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AUS vs PAK 1st ODI: All you need to know, head to head, playing XI
The anticipation is building for the three-match ODI series between Australia and Pakistan, set to begin on Monday with the first game at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). This encounter is set to witness an action-packed clash, with both teams possessing strong players.
Historically, Australia have been dominant in ODIs, but Pakistan have often proven to be a formidable opponent, capable of dishing out stunning performances. With both teams looking to assert their dominance in this series, the clash will be eye-catching. Pakistan will come into the series under the leadership of Mohammad Rizwan, who was recently appointed team’s white-ball skipper.
Australia come into the match with a strong lineup that combines experience and youth. Australia are high on confidence as they come off a 3-2 series win against England in the five-match ODI series that was played in September. They will rely on their formidable batting order, featuring stars who can accelerate the scoring and build solid partnerships. Australian bowlers also will look to exploit home conditions to gain an early advantage in the series.
Head to Head
Matches: 108
AUS Won: 70
PAKWon: 34
No result: 3
Australia probable XI: Jake Fraser-McGurk, Matthew Short, Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Josh Inglis, Glenn Maxwell, Aaron Hardie, Pat Cummins (c), Mitchell Starc, Sean Abbott, Adam Zampa
Pakistan probable XI: Abdullah Shafique, Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, Irfan Khan, Mohammad Rizwan (c&wk), Agha Salman, Kamran Ghulam, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Aamer Jamal, Haris Rauf, Arafat Minhas
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