AUS Win By Two Wickets | Australia vs Pakistan Highlights of 1st ODI 2024: Pat Cummins' All-Round Show Helps Australia Win Thriller, Go 1-0 Up in Series

Australia have won this match and it is their captain Pat Cummins, who has been absolutely superb in this game! When wickets fell and Australia were in trouble, he stood up and put up a great effort with bat in hand to guide his team home and give them a 1-0 series lead. With ball in hand, Pat Cummins took two wickets for 39 runs while with the bat, he produced a match-winning 32-run knock. The reigning world champions show it is done! For Pakistan, Haris Rauf came up with an inspired bowling effort, taking three wickets while Shaheen Afridi took two. Naseem Shah and Mohammad Hasnain got one apiece. Pakistan on their part fought bravely with the ball after being restricted to just 203 with the bowlers keeping them in the game but in the end, one has to believe that they were at least 30-40 runs short. Mitchell Starc was the wrecker-in-chief in the first innings with the left-arm pacer taking three wickets for just 33 runs in 10 overs, which also included three maidens. The Pakistan batters did not have a good time but will hope to learn from their mistakes and fight back hard in the next match. Mohammad Rizwan faces defeat in his first match as Pakistan captain but his team will look to keep up this fighting spirit. Australia on the other hand, will be confident after this win and now will aim at a series win when these two teams meet in Adelaide for the AUS vs PAK 2nd ODI 2024. 

Seven runs is all that Australia need to win this match from here on, with 18 overs left. The only way Pakistan can win this is to take these two wickets in quick time. Australia are favourites but it is not over until it is over! 

OUT! Sean Abbott has been run out and this game is beautifully poised! Sean Abbott could not make it to the crease with Shaheen Afridi's throw on target. This game has produced a lot of drama and fans at the MCG are absolutely loving it! Sean Abbott run out (SalmanAli Agha/Shaheen Afridi) 13(19) 

The AUS vs PAK 1st ODI 2024 is set to have a thrilling finish with just 34 runs left for Australia to score. Pakistan have done remarkably well to bounce back in this contest with some quick wickets but Australia, with Pat Cummins and Sean Abbott out in the middle, have a great chance especially with a lot of deliveries still left. Who's winning this from here? Stay tuned to find out! 

OUT! Aaron Hardie has been dismissed and Pakistan can believe that they can win this game from here. Expecting a short ball, Aaron Hardie backs away for a shot on the off-side but only sees his stumps rattled. Aaron Hardie b Mohammad Hasnain 10(19)

OUT! Haris Rauf has caused the Pakistan fans to erupt with cheers as he strikes, dismissing Glenn Maxwell. Facing his first ball, Glenn Maxwell got a faint edge and Mohammad Rizwan takes a simple catch. The MCG has erupted into cheers and this contest has opened up beautifully! Glenn Maxwell c Mohammad Rizwan b Haris Rauf 0(1)

OUT! Haris Rauf has struck and this time, he has accounted for Marnus Labuschagne! Australia are under the pump now and Pakistan are right back in this game with two new batters at the crease. 

OUT! Shaheen Afridi has struck and this time, he has taken the wicket of Josh Inglis! The right-hander attempted a shot similar to what he did last ball but this time, he found the fielder with Irfan Khan doing well to take the catch. This is a big moment of this match.  Josh Inglis c Irfan Khan b Shaheen Afridi 49(42)

OUT! The Aussies have lost their third wicket in the form of Steve Smith as Haris Rauf strikes. Saim Ayub takes the catch and Pakistan gets the much-needed wicket. Steve Smith c Saim Ayub b Haris Rauf 44 (46)

Australian batters Steve Smith and Josh Inglis have helped the Aussies make a splendid comeback after Pakistan removed two Aussie batters early. Now both the batters will look forward to grow the partnership further and take the Aussies home. 

OUT! Naseem Shah has struck for Pakistan and he has taken the big wicket of Jake Fraser-McGurk. The right-hander played one aggressive shot too many and found the fielder with Irfan Khan taking the catch. Pakistan are right back in the game and have Australia under the pump here. Jake Fraser-McGurk c Irfan Khan b Naseem Shah 16(14)

OUT! Pakistan have drawn first blood in this chase with Shaheen Shah Afridi dismissing Matt Short! The right-hander looked to pull the ball but miscued it with Saim Ayub taking the catch. Matthew Short c Saim Ayub b Shaheen Afridi 1(4)

Matthew Short and Jake Fraser-McGurk have opened the run chase for Australia with four runs coming off the first over bowled by Shaheen Afridi. Pakistan, needless to say, will eye some early wickets while Australia would look to maximise the powerplay restrictions. 

OUT! Naseem Shah is dismissed by Pat Cummins and the visitors failed to bat their full quota of 50 overs. This time, Naseem Shah attempted to hit a boundary but found Mitchell Starc who takes a simple catch. Australia have restricted Pakistan to a low score here with Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins being the standout performers with the ball. Can Pakistan restrict Australia and win this match? Stay tuned to find out!

OUT! Adam Zampa has castled Haris Rauf and Pakistan's chances of a fighting total has been dented big time here. The right-hander attempted a slog but missed the ball which crashed into the stumps. Pakistan may not even bat the whole 50 overs here. Haris Rauf b Adam Zampa 0(3)

OUT! Debutant Irfan Khan has been run out with Pakistan continuing to lose wickets. Irfan Khan slipped while taking the run and there was a bit of miscommunication as well with Australia putting in more pressure on the visitors. Irfan Khan run out (Matthew Short/Glenn Maxwell) 22(35)

Pakistan are seven wickets down at the moment but debutant Irfan Khan and Naseem Shah are keeping the scoreboard ticking here. The two will look to get Pakistan to atleast 220-230 from here on.

OUT! Mitchell Starc has struck and he had dismissed Shaheen Afridi, who looked to take the attack to Australia. This time though, Shaheen Afridi missed the ball which crashed into the stumps and Pakistan's chances of a competitive score have taken a hit. Shaheen Afridi b Mitchell Starc 24(19)

Shaheen Shah Afridi is providing some entertainment to the Pakistan fans here. The left-hander has struck some good shots and will hope to guide Pakistan to a competitive total here. 

Shaheen Shah Afridi is providing some entertainment to the Pakistan fans here. The left-hander has struck some good shots and will hope to guide Pakistan to a competitive total here.