Marnus Labuschagne, the world's top-ranked Test batsman, survived several painful blows on a pitch of variable bounce to be 41 not out at stumps.
LONDON - Australia remained in command of the World Test Championship final against India despite an error-strewn display at The Oval on Friday.
"We're certainly not taking this game as Ashes preparation," said Labuschagne. "But it is certainly handy to have a Test of this calibre before a very big series." "We made a bit of a meal of it in the morning," said Labuschagne, adding: "Pat just addressed it, said we weren't good enough and we've all played enough cricket to know that was fair."Australia are slightly ahead of the game," he told Sky Sports. "In the morning the first hour will be very crucial. We know funny things can happen."
Left-arm spinner Jadeja then removed Smith and Head, although both batsmen played a part in their own downfall. And just before lunch Thakur appeared lbw to fast bowler Cummins only for a review to reveal a no-ball.
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