OUT! Mitchell Stact has struck and he has dismissed Saim Ayub! The left-hander got an inside edge and the ball crashed into the stumps. Pakistan havee been dented early as the debutant departs for just 1 run. Saim Ayub b Mitchell Starc 1(5) Abdullah Shafique and Saim Ayub have started the proceedings for Pakistan with the bat after the Green Shirts lost the toss.
Both these players would eye a good start while Mitchell Starc, who had a maiden to start with, will hope to have some early wickets. Hello and welcome to the live coverage of the Australia vs Pakistan 1st ODI 2024! Australia captain Pat Cummins has won the toss and his side will bowl first against Pakistan. Australia National Cricket Team vs Pakistan National Cricket Team Live Score Updates: Australia are set to square off against Pakistan in the first match of what promises to be an exciting three-match ODI series.
The iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) is hosting the match with both teams aiming to start off the series on a winning note. For Pakistan national cricket team, this match is the start of a new era with Mohammad Rizwan having his first assignment since being appointed full-time captain of the white-ball teams following Babar Azam's resignation. He will lead a team which has a good mix of youth and experience as the Green Shirts aim at upstaging the Australia national cricket team in their own backyard.
Both the teams will also have an eye on the Champions Trophy 2025 in Pakistan and would hope to fin.
