AUS vs PAK 1st ODI 2024 Preview: Playing XIs, Key Battles, H2H and More About Australia vs Pakistan Cricket Match in Melbourne

Pakistan are set to face Australia in what is expected to be a fascinating three-match ODI series, that starts from November 4. For Pakistan, it will be a defining series as it will be the first assignment of Mohammad Rizwan, the captain in white-ball formats for the Green Shirts. The experienced wicketkeeper-batter had taken over the reins of Pakistan's white-ball teams after Babar Azam had relinquished captaincy not very long ago. Mohammad Rizwan would want nothing better than a winning start to life as Pakistan national cricket team captain but the task is not going to be very easy. Pakistan have announced their playing XI and it features a returning Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi as well as Naseem Shah. Australia vs Pakistan 2024 Full Schedule, Free PDF Download Online: Get AUS vs PAK Live Streaming, TV Channel Telecast of ODI and T20I Series With Fixtures, Time Table and Match Timings in IST.

Pat Cummins' Australia are the reigning world champions, having trounced India in the final in Ahmedabad. The Australia national cricket team at home are an extremely tough side to defeat. Exciting opener Jake Fraser-McGurk will open the innings alongside Matt Short while the middle-order responsibility is set to be shouldered by the likes of Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne alongside the explosive Glenn Maxwell. Captain Pat Cummins, Sean Abbott and Mitchell Starc will be the three key pacers while Adam Zampa and Glenn Maxwell will aim at thwarting the opposition with their spin bowling.

AUS vs PAK Head-to-Head Record in ODIs

Australia and Pakistan have faced each other for a total of 108 times in ODIs so far. Out of these, Australia have a significant advantage, winning 70 matches while Pakistan have won 34. Three matches have had no-results while one ended in a tie. PCB Appoints Jason Gillespie As Pakistan Head Coach for White-Ball Tour of Australia.

AUS vs PAK 1st ODI 2024 Key Players

AUS vs PAK 1st ODI 2024 Key Battles

There are some fascinating battles to look forward to in the AUS vs PAK 1st ODI 2024. Fans can look forward to the contest between Shaheen Afridi and Jake Fraser-McGurk. The battle between Mitchell Starc and Babar Azam too would be exciting to watch.

AUS vs PAK 1st ODI 2024 Venue and Match Timing

The Australia national cricket team vs Pakistan national cricket team 1st ODI 2024 is set to be played at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) in Melbourne on November 4. The AUS vs PAK 1st ODI 2024 is set to start at 9:00 AM IST (Indian Standard Time).

AUS vs PAK 1st ODI 2024 Live Telecast and Online Streaming

Star Sports is the official broadcast partner of the Australia vs Pakistan ODI series. Fans in India looking forward to watching the AUS vs PAK 1st ODI 2024 live telecast, can watch it on the Star Sports 1 SD/HD TV channels. Those looking for an online viewing option, can watch AUS vs PAK 1st ODI 2024 live streaming on the Disney+ Hotstar app and website, but would need a subscription for the same. Is Pakistan vs Australia 1st ODI 2024 Live Telecast Available on PTV Sports? Where to Watch PAK vs AUS Free Live Streaming Online in Pakistan?.

AUS vs PAK 1st ODI 2024 Playing XIs

Australia Playing XI vs Pakistan: Matthew Short, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Steve Smith, Josh Inglis (wk), Marnus Labuschagne, Glenn Maxwell, Aaron Hardie, Pat Cummins (c), Sean Abbott, Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa

Pakistan Playing XI vs Australia: Abdullah Shafique, Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, Kamran Ghulam, Agha Salman (vice-captain), Mohammad Rizwan (captain and wicket-keeper)Mohammad Irfan Khan, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, and Mohammad Hasnain

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