Australia vs Pakistan 1st ODI: Live Updates, Scores, and Squad Details

The first One-Day International (ODI) between Australia and Pakistan kicked off on Monday, November 4, at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). This match marks the beginning of a three-match ODI series and is significant for both teams as they return to the 50-over format after recent international engagements.

Australia, led by captain Pat Cummins, who is back after leading the team to a World Cup victory in November 2023, won the toss and opted to field first. The Australian squad is without key players Travis Head and Mitchell Marsh, who are on paternity leave. Instead, Jake Fraser-McGurk and Matt Short will take on the opening roles.

Pakistan, under the new white-ball captaincy of Mohammad Rizwan, is looking to make a strong start. Rizwan, a 32-year-old from Peshawar, is playing in his 73rd ODI for Pakistan. The Pakistani team includes fresh talent such as Muhammad Irfan Khan, who is making his ODI debut, and Kamran Ghulam, who is playing in his second ODI. The pace attack features Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, and Mohammad Hasnain.

The match is being telecast live on the Star Sports Network in India and streamed live on the Disney+ Hotstar app and website. The start time in Melbourne was 2:30 PM AEST, with a clear and warm weather forecast for the day-night match.

This series is also notable for Pakistan as it marks their first ODI series after their group stage exit from the 2023 World Cup. Australia, on the other hand, is coming off a 3-2 series win against England in September.