Fans were full of praise for Travis Head and Steve Smith after their solid partnership on day one of the ICC World Test Championship final against India at The Oval.
The two batters piled up on runs for Australia after they lost three quick wickets within two sessions.
Openers David Warner, Usman Khawaja lost their wickets before lunch followed by Marnus Labuschagne's dismissal right after the first session which put Australia under pressure.
But, Head and Smith stood calm and showed solid defense to help Australia boss the opening day. They were 327-3 with Head and Smith unbeaten on 251-run partnership at stumps.
Fans highly praised the duo on social media. Here's their reaction;
It was Head's sixth Test century. He now becomes the first batter to score a century in ICC World Test Championship final. He scored 146 runs at a strike-rate of 93.58. Smith remained not out for 95 runs.
After deciding to field first, Indian bowlers dominated the first session, reducing the Aussies to 73-2 before Lunch.
Mohammad Siraj started the proceedings for India, who were playing WTC final for the second time in a row, by bagging Usman Khawaja in the fourth over of the first innings.
Khawaja tried to pull the ball on leg side but edged it behind the stumps Srikar Bharat taking a wonderful catch while diving on his right. The left-handed opener departed for naught after playing 10 balls.
David Warner, who hinted at possible Test retirement two days ago, managed to score 43 including eight boundaries. He was removed by Shardul Thakur.
Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith fought in last moments of the first session.
On their return, India once again struck quickly, this time it was experienced Mohammad Shami. The right-arm pacer deceived Labuschagne and provided a priced breakthrough to India.