India’s quest for an ICC title remains unfulfilled as they suffered a defeat by a margin of 209 runs against Pat Cummins-led Australia in the World Test Championship (WTC) final at The Oval on Sunday. Australia dominated the game from Day 1, with Travis Head and Steve Smith scoring a century each to take their team to a commanding total of 469 runs in the first innings. Despite Ajinkya Rahane’s gritty 89, India failed to avoid the follow-on, but managed to show some resistance in the second innings.
However, a solid 93-run partnership between Alex Carey and Mitchell Starc helped Australia set a target of 444 runs. India made a decent start on Day 4, reaching 164/3 by the end of the day, but lost quick wickets on the final day. Scott Boland dismissed Virat Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja in the same over, while Rahane and Shardul Thakur failed to make significant contributions. Eventually, Nathan Lyon’s final wicket sealed the victory for Australia.
Ajinkya Rahane marked his comeback to the Indian Test team with a courageous fifty against Australia in the World Test Championship final at the Oval. Despite the Indian top-order collapsing against the formidable Australian pace attack, Rahane fought a solitary battle with the bat and achieved his 26th Test fifty by hitting a boundary and a six off Pat Cummins.
Despite a difficult start with the bat, India found some solace as Ajinkya Rahane showcased his tenacity and scored fifty under challenging conditions at the Oval. The team had suffered an early setback with the loss of KS Bharat on the second ball of the day, as the Australian pace attack continued to dominate.
Ajinkya Rahane becomes the first Indian batter to register a fifty in the WTC Final. pic.twitter.com/CKk3FCRUCA
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) June 9, 2023
Quick Recap of Day 1:
On the first day of the World Test Championship, Travis Head and Steve Smith made an incredible comeback by taking their team’s score from 76 for 3 to 327 for 3 by the end of the day’s play. Head remained unbeaten on 146 runs, while Smith was just short of his century at 95 not out, as the pair formed an unbeaten partnership of 251 runs for the fourth wicket.
In the ICC WTC 2023 Final between India and Australia, the first session saw a promising beginning for India as Mohammed Siraj and Shardul Thakur claimed early wickets. Siraj dismissed Usman Khawaja in his second over, while Shardul took down Warner.
After the lunch break, Shami managed to take wicket of Labuschagne. Although Warner seemed to pose a threat, he directed his aggression towards Umesh Yadav, and unfortunately, Khawaja was dismissed without contributing to the score.
Quick Recap of Day 2:
During the World Test Championship final at the Oval on Thursday, India’s top order quickly crumbled after Australia was bowled out for 469 at the end of the second day’s play. Captain Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill were both dismissed in just five balls, leaving India at 37-2 during tea.
The trend continued with Virat Kohli and Cheteshwar Pujara also getting out. As India’s score fell to 71-4, things looked bleak for the team. However, Ravindra Jadeja mounted a defiant counterattack to try and turn things around.
Just before the close, Nathan Lyon managed to dismiss him, reasserting Australia’s control over the game. With India still trailing by 318 runs, Ajinkya Rahane (on 29) and KS Bharat (on 5) remained at the crease.
Following Jadeja’s dismissal, India’s position on the ground was severely weakened, leaving Rahane to strive towards avoiding the follow-on. To do so, India must achieve a score of 270 runs, which is 199 runs less than Australia’s first innings total of 469.
As of now, India had scored 151 for five wickets in 38 overs with Rahane and KS Bharat at the crease. If India fails to avoid the follow-on, it will require a miracle to win the title. Bharat, the last batsman in the batting line, will aim to preserve India’s wickets, while Rahane will take a slow and steady approach while still making big shots..
Australia’s bigger run size on Day 2 saw team Indias experiencing chills throughout their innings. The Indian top order struggled on a pivotal day of the Test match, with Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Cheteshwar Pujara, and Virat Kohli failing to make a significant impact. As a result, Australia gained a strong advantage in the match.
With India’s chances of winning the World Test Championship final (WTC 2023) appearing bleak, Ajinkya Rahane and Ravindra Jadeja stepped up to the fiasco and rescued the team by forming a valuable 71-run partnership. Jadeja, an alone batsman who performed admirably in comparison to his teammates, scored 48 runs before being removed by Nathan Lyon.
Rahane showed great resilience on his return to the Test side after being dropped in early 2022. Having displayed scintillating form for CSK in the IPL, he brought that confidence with him to The Oval and was determined to leave his mark.
No one had a problem when Rohit Sharma was eating bananas in 10 times more pressure than WTC final, sitting in dugout, after scoring 4(8) and seeing Virat Kohli chasing the impossible.
These people are trolling Kohli who is taking some meal after fielding all day.#WTCFinal2023 pic.twitter.com/r2J8173xdw
— Shaurya (@Kohli_Dewotee) June 8, 2023
Rahane, currently on 29 runs, was initially given out LBW to Pat Cummins’ delivery, but upon review, it was revealed that the pacer had crossed the line. India, having already lost half their team with only 151 runs on the board, now have a challenging task ahead of them in the next three days.
Can't handle Captaincy
Can't Bat
Can't field
Can't stay fit
Rohit Sharma The biggest Choker of cricket pic.twitter.com/4GyoccqY9W— Kevin (@imkevin149) June 8, 2023
Usually, I ignore your stupid comparison tweets between Rohit & Virat but now even you started to behave like a stupid troll by stooping yourself to abuse.
Also, I know what I said in the tweet which you quoted btw, this is also what I tweeted when Rohit was batting. https://t.co/xegazk6xTS pic.twitter.com/8kTjgspsCP
— Aditya Saha (@Adityakrsaha) June 9, 2023
#OnThisDay in 2019,
– Shikhar's classy Hundred 💯
– Kohli & Rohit's fine half-centuries 👏
– Hardik & Mahi's fiery cameos 🏁
– Bumrah & Bhuvi on the money 🎳🇮🇳 picked up a thrilling 3️⃣6️⃣-run run win over 🇦🇺 in the 2019 World Cup! 🙌
A throwback to a special performance at The… pic.twitter.com/fcocI2Gnmd
— Royal Challengers Bangalore (@RCBTweets) June 9, 2023
AB de Villiers recently tweeted some encouraging words for Ajinkya Rahane, who is carrying the hopes of India on his shoulders in the World Test Championship final. According to de Villiers, Rahane’s technique is solid and he is playing with great finesse. Additionally, he noted that he has never seen Rahane move so well before.
Rohit gets 100x more hate than Kohli but never seen him or his wife posting such unnecessary stories
He don't want attention he wants success of ICT but this agenda peddlers and PR merchant feels no shame 💔 pic.twitter.com/r1qOjYDDPd
— Aryan 45 🇮🇳 (@Iconic_Rohit) June 9, 2023
India need only 30% of 308 which KS Bharat scored in only 311 balls against Orissa with 38 fours and 6 Sixes in 2015
Baaki Lord Sambhal lega#WTCFinal #INDvAUS pic.twitter.com/4BUQls9ljG
— Abhijeet ♞ (@TheYorkerBall) June 8, 2023
Rahane and KS bharat at the end of day 3:
(It's not going to happen, and I am delusional af) pic.twitter.com/3yfcl2RTcF— Aarush Kulkarni (@aarushkulkarni1) June 9, 2023
Once again, Jadeja looked India's best batter and he is now a bonafide top 6 batter. And till that finger injury, Rahane looked very smooth and in excellent touch. But the top order is a concern and has to convert good looking starts into large scores.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) June 8, 2023
On Day 1, Australia faced a setback when they lost three wickets, but Steven Smith and Travis Head turned things around by creating a formidable partnership of 285 runs, showcasing their impressive batting skills.
The Australian bowlers, including Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Scott Boland, Cameron Green, and Nathan Lyon, have demonstrated their impressive skills by picking up one wicket each and aiming to restrict India’s innings to under 200 runs.
The last wicket of Pat Cummins ended Australia’s innings with 469 runs. Now, it is India’s turn to give a solid fight to the Aussie side without losing wickets.
Thankyou Jio Cienma 😁.
If you know the context .#INDvAUS #WTCFinals #WTC23Final pic.twitter.com/pdWGoM9Nlh
— Circindi (@circindi_) June 9, 2023
Ravindra Jadega has taken his first wicket of the series. Alex Carey was sent back to the pavilion after losing his wicket on a leg before wicket (lbw).
Who will do a Rishabh Pant from here ?#WTC23Final #INDvAUS #WTCFinals#WTCFinal2023https://t.co/59WD6zJURI
— MINIVK18 (@MINIVK_18) June 9, 2023
Such a quick thinking 😀🤦🏻♂️#WTCFinals #RohitSharma
Follow @NoLeft_NoRight pic.twitter.com/IBExOxgWE8— NoLeft NoRight (@NoLeft_NoRight) June 9, 2023
Shami leaking runs is something Sharma as a captain would have never expected! The Australians are seven down and India need three more wickets to bounce back in the WTC finals! It seems like all the Indian bowlers are facing lack or morale, that they use to get during Kohli’s captaincy! Correct me if I am wrong!
Congratulations Pakistan on winning WTC Finals pic.twitter.com/Irx53GDq7S
— Rainbow Salt (@Rainbowsalts91) June 9, 2023
Ajinkya Rahane can do both.🔥
71(29) – #IPL2023
^29(71)* – #WTCFinals^Still to bat on Day 3 of WTC Final.#INDvAUS | #AjinkyaRahane#AUSvsIND | #WTC23Final pic.twitter.com/jdVtd9ySoT
— 𝗔𝗡𝗞𝗜𝗧 (@ItsmeAK4Tsay1) June 9, 2023
Starc has faced a runout after scoring only five runs. He has just started his inning, and Axal Patel sends him out of the game.
Sachin Tendulkar, 126 Vs Australia at Chennai 2001🔥
Watch Tendulkar's Counter Attack Vs McGrath, Gillespie & Warne.#INDvAUS #WTCFinalspic.twitter.com/loSl2Mt6oE
— CrickeTendulkar 🇮🇳 (@CrickeTendulkar) June 9, 2023
𝐕𝐢𝐫𝐚𝐭 𝐊𝐨𝐡𝐥𝐢 played a beautiful cover drive first and then Starc bowled a quick bouncer and got him out
Now Rahane is the only hope of #IndianCricketTeam because Australia is in good position in #WTCFinal2023 #ViratKohli𓃵 || #indvsauswtcfinal || #WTCFinals #INDvsAUS pic.twitter.com/SblBQDMg7q
— UT PRODUCTIONS (@utproductions19) June 9, 2023
I saw many Gill + Rohit + Kohli fans trolled Ruturaj Gaikwad ( csk ) for his ipl performance, as gill scored better than him .
Now we can see how Gill has failed in all main icc events like 2021 WTC , 2023 WTC finals both . pic.twitter.com/zI4mErUqqI— JØN §now (@JonSnow768482) June 8, 2023
Scorecard: Australia: 402/7 in 104 overs
R Ashwin the Duck for Indian Cricket Team took Smith Wicket on 1 run In 28 balls 🫣@ashwinravi99 #WTC2023
To whom You Are Missing ?
Steven Smith! Scored 121 in 268 balls in #WTCFinals pic.twitter.com/Wz2phBM9xP
— Identical-twins shalusandhya 🥰 (@shalukuk) June 9, 2023
India missed you #KLRahul #WTC23Final #WTCFinals @klrahul pic.twitter.com/MQYBT6TJwp
— Prem Joshi (@PremJoshi7667) June 9, 2023
#WTC23Final #INDvAUS #WTCFinals#WTCFinal2023
Like ❤️ this tweet if you are missing rishabh pant in the middle orderpic.twitter.com/IQDjcbyzGo
— MINIVK18 (@MINIVK_18) June 9, 2023
After the wickets of Head, Green, and eventually Smith, India was relieved when Shardul Thakur bowled Australia’s second best hitter.
Pant Saved us from here 🤍#RishabhPant | #WTC23Final | #WTCFinals | #INDvsAUSpic.twitter.com/wrSbQDQ7vz
— Gøwtham (@Gowthiss) June 9, 2023
Shami’s solid performance today speaks volumes for him. He removed Cameron Green with his second delivery of the 95th over.
Cheeky from Rohit Sharma to escape from the DRS review. pic.twitter.com/GFo5o5Lef9
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) June 8, 2023
Now no one will appreciate Rohit Sharma Captaincy For giving Mohammad Shami another over! pic.twitter.com/SxQIf6Jm3J
— ᴘʀᴀᴛʜᴍᴇsʜ⁴⁵ (@45Fan_Prathmesh) June 8, 2023
Siraj bowled it perfectly in 91 over by spelling short ball, and Travis Head gave a catch to wicket-keeper.
Smith and David are leading the game strongly with Head crossing 150 runs, and Smith has also completed his century.
Captain Rohit Sharma opens the run-count for #TeamIndia
📸: Disney + Hotstar pic.twitter.com/bHYtJTzyJK
— CricTracker (@Cricketracker) June 8, 2023
Australia’s one more top batsman was sent back to sets before he even thought of it. Labuschagne got bowled out, and with this, his innings came to a close at 26 runs in 62 balls.
This wicket comes as a big blow to Australians as David Warner loses his wicket to Shardul Thakur. The left-handed batsman was about to complete his half-century but unfortunately walked back to the pavilion with just 43 runs in 60 balls.
Siraj is going heavy on Australians! At the end of 10 overs, Australia had scored 22 runs while losing one wicket.
Indeed one of the best red ball cricketer out there, Siraj has proved his worth again here at the Oval against the Australian! What a ball to dismiss Usman Khawaja!
Sirajjjj!!! Got the 2021 oval feels too early🔥🔥
You're fireee#INDvsAUS #WTCFinal2023 #WTCFinal #WTC23 #Siraj #ViratKohli #Ashwin #RohitSharma— Ajay (@Aj_18___) June 7, 2023
Luck isliye nhi rehta kyuki length sahi nahi rehta. See Siraj bowling better lengths
— Harshit Anand (@imHarshitAnand) June 7, 2023
The hug between Virat Kohli and Mohammad Siraj after the wicket. pic.twitter.com/LazMSwfY0C
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) June 7, 2023
The ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final is just two days away, and the BCCI has made a few changes to Team India’s squad against Australia.
With the majority of its players in form, Team India is ready to put up a fight in this series. Winning this series will be a top priority for the team in order to break the team’s decade-long gap of winning the ICC crown. Since winning the Champions Trophy against England in 2013, India has not won an ICC title.
Despite having strong players in Rohit Sharma’s squad, the absence of top players like Rishabh Pant and Jasprit Bumrah creates a void. Former vice captain Ajinkya Rahane makes a comeback in the final 15 for the BCCI, while Suryakumar Yadav is on the standby player list.
Because Rahane is returning to the Test series after a year away, this will be an important opportunity for him to demonstrate his skills on the pitch. His most recent Test series was against South Africa in January 2022. Rahane was seen in strong form this year in the Ranji Trophy tournaments, when he scored 634 in seven matches, and he also had a fantastic IPL season.
Ishan Kishan was previously dropped from the squad list for the WTC final, but with KL Rahul’s injury, he found himself in the top 15 players list. Shardul Thakur, a pace bowling all-rounder, was also named to the main list of 15 players.
Virat Kohli vs Pat Cummins in Tests
247 – Balls
82 – Runs
5 – Outs
8/0 – 4s/6s
33.19 – SR
16.40 – Avg#WTCFinal— CricTracker (@Cricketracker) June 7, 2023
Ruturaj Gaikwad was nominated as a backup player along with Suryakumar Yadav and bowler Mukesh Kumar, however the Indian batter had to withdraw due to his wedding. As a backup player, Yashasvi Jaiswal replaced him in the team.
Full Highlights of Rishabh Pant's 89 in Gabba Against Australia.
Rishabh Pant will the Biggest miss for India in WTC Final🥺🥺❤️#RishabhPant #ViratKohli𓃵 #WTCFinal2023 #INDvsAUS #WTCFinal #WTC2023Final #WTC23 #RohitSharma𓃵 pic.twitter.com/h6RoQQYMMj
— Lavdeep18 (@CricLavdeep1845) June 7, 2023
Missing Rishabh Pant in WTC Final 🥺 pic.twitter.com/2Dcl5llBbu
— Arun Singh (@ArunTuThikHoGya) June 7, 2023
Rohit Sharma (C), Ishan Kishan (wk), KS Bharat (wk), Shubman Gill, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane, Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Shardul Thakur, Mohd. Shami, Mohd. Siraj, Umesh Yadav, Jaydev Unadkat.
Reserve players: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Mukesh Kumar, Suryakumar Yadav.
India vs Australia in the last 4 BGT series:
India won 2-1 in 2017
India won 2-1 in 2019
India won 2-1 in 2021
India won 2-1 in 2023Both will face-off each other in the WTC final starting tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/XS4tiYymFD
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) June 6, 2023
If only this WTC final is 10% of what this match was🙌🏻https://t.co/V4u4vRFB0X
— Kanav Bali🏏 (@Concussion__Sub) June 7, 2023
IND vs AUS Live Updates, WTC Final 2023, Match Details and Everything You Need To Know: The ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final will start at The Oval in London from 7th June 2023. The final clash will be a five-day Test match between the 7th and 11th of June. The game will bring together India and Australia, who are currently placed first and second in the ICC Test Teams Rankings, against each other.
The standings leading up to the World Test Championship (WTC) final saw Australia finishing in the first place with 66.67 per cent and 152 points, while India secured the second position with 58.8 per cent and 127 points. This has set the stage for an exciting summit clash between the two teams.
If you’re a cricket enthusiast looking to watch the matches of the WTC Final 2023 IND vs AUS, you’ll be pleased to know that live updates are available on the Gutshot Magazine platform. This article offers a comprehensive guide on accessing the event’s live updates. In addition, we will provide you with essential match records, memes galore, and much more.
Virat Kohli plays test cricket today. #ViratKohli #WTCFinal pic.twitter.com/j1j29CJyn6
— Esha (@EshaKohlified) June 7, 2023
Virat Kohli playing today 🔥
` WTC Final 2023🩵#WTCFinal2023 #INDvsAUS #ViratKohli𓃵 pic.twitter.com/SM4I6XlB5A
— `OSCAR💸 (@theoscar_25) June 7, 2023
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The Kennington Oval has hosted the highest number of test matches. Despite being a high-scoring ground, the bowlers still have enough opportunities to showcase their skills. The unpredictable weather conditions in England make it difficult to predict whether the batsmen or the bowlers will dominate. Therefore, the pitch offers assistance to both parties, making the toss result critical.
Rohit Sharma (C), Shubman Gill, Axar Patel, Srikar Bharat, Ishan Kishan, Shardul Thakur, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj, Umesh Yadav, Jaydev Unadkat, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane, Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja.
Reserves: Suryakumar Yadav, Mukesh Kumar, Yashasvi Jaiswal
Pat Cummins (C), Cameron Green, Alex Carey, Josh Inglis, Scott Boland, Josh Hazlewood, Nathan Lyon, Todd Murphy, Mitchell Starc, Marcus Harris, Travis Head, Usman Khawaja, Steven Smith, David Warner, Marnus Labuschagne.
Reserves: Matt Renshaw, Mitchell Marsh
Shubman Gill, Rohit Sharma (c), KS Bharat (wk), Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Ravichandran Ashwin, Mohammad Shami, Mohammad Siraj
Pat Cummins (c), Alex Carey (wk), David Warner, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Mitchell Starc, Scott Boland/Josh Hazlewood, Steven Smith, Travis Head, Cameron Green
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A young and passionate writer with a postgraduate degree in Radio and Television Journalism from the Indian Institute of Mass Communication, Kumar Shubham works as an Executive Content Writer for Gutshot Magazine and enjoys watching movies, making short films, and doing voice overs.
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