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Australia vs Pakistan, 1st ODI Match Summary

AUS vs PAK, 2024 - ODI Summary

Australia vs Pakistan Scorecard

Match Ended

1st ODI, Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Melbourne , Nov 04, 2024

Australia

204/8 (33.3/50)

Pakistan

203 (46.4/50)

Australia beat Pakistan by 2 wickets

Player of the Match

Mitchell Starc

2(12)&3/33(10)

PAK 203/10

Top Batsmen

Mohammad Rizwan

44 (71)

2x4s
1x6s
61.97SR

Naseem Shah

40 (39)

1x4s
4x6s
102.56SR

Top Bowlers

Mitchell Starc

ECON 3.30

OVERS

33/3

R/W

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ECON 4.03

9.4

OVERS

39/2

R/W

AUS 204/8

Top Batsmen

Josh Inglis

49 (42)

4x4s
3x6s
116.66SR

Steve Smith

44 (46)

6x4s
0x6s
95.65SR

Top Bowlers

Haris Rauf

ECON 7.44

OVERS

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Right then, we have had a fantastic start to the series, and if this match is any indication of what's to come, we are certainly in for an exciting series. By his own admission, it may have been closer than they would have liked, but Pat Cummins and his team will be pleased to have crossed the line. Meanwhile, Pakistan fought valiantly with the ball and can take heart from their spirited performance as they aim for a stronger batting display in the next game. The action now shifts to Adelaide, where Australia will look to seal the series, while Pakistan will be eager to bounce back and set up a series decider in Perth. The second ODI, another day-night affair, is scheduled for Friday, November 8, with the first ball at 3.30 am GMT. Join us early for all the build-up. Until then, take care and goodbye!

The captain of Australia, Pat Cummins says that it got a bit tighter than they would have hoped but is happy that they got over the line. Shares that he is happy with the way they bowled. When asked about using eight bowling options, he says that he was trying to keep it interesting and Marnus Labuschagne was always in his ear so he had to have an over. Mentions that they were really good for three-quarters of the game. Feels that when you look to play aggressively, it will not come off always. Ends by saying that there is still room to try and find a couple of partnerships.

Mohammed Rizwan, the skipper of Pakistan says that as a captain he wanted his team to fight hard and is happy about that. Adds that bowling from both teams was great. Thanks the crowd for their support they got and appreciates Haris Rauf for the way he bowled and says they let go of a few chances which cost them the game.

Mitchell Starc is the PLAYER OF THE MATCH for his brilliance with the ball. He says that it feels good to start the summer off in a positive way. Adds that they were on the hunt for Powerplay wickets and he is glad that he managed to pick up a couple of wickets. Feels that it was a positive effort with the ball but were a little sloppy in the field. States that it was a good wicket and thought that Pakistan were below par. Tells that this is a big summer with a series against India coming up but they still have 5 white-ball games before that.

Time for the presentation ceremony...

Steve Smith is in for a chat and he says Pakistan bowled really well in the middle and they as a team kept charging hard and kept failing. Adds that the wicket was two-paced with a few balls stopping and skidding off the deck with variable bounce which made it hard to bat on. Appreciates Inglis and says he is batting really well and talks about how good he was feeling out there himself and wanted to stay longer. Concludes that Pat Cummins batted exceptionally under pressure and hopes for him to continue throughout the summer.

Earlier in the game, after being asked to bat, Pakistan struggled to find momentum, with several batters getting starts but failing to make it count. Mitchell Starc removed both openers, putting Pakistan on the back foot early. While Babar Azam showed promise, he couldn’t convert it into a big score, and Mohammad Rizwan’s innings was hampered by a lack of rhythm. Pakistan found themselves in deep trouble at 117/6, but Naseem Shah’s entertaining cameo late in the innings pushed them to a somewhat respectable 203, a total that seemed unlikely at one stage. Australia deployed as many as eight bowlers, with Starc standing out for his stellar figures of 3/33 from 10 overs, including three maidens.

However, the game took a dramatic turn when Haris Rauf dismissed Smith, opening the door slightly for Pakistan. Shaheen Afridi then removed Inglis, and Rauf struck twice in two balls, causing Australia to crumble from 139/3 to 139/6. A couple of brain-fade moments from Hardie and Abbott kept Pakistan in the contest, but amidst the chaos, Cummins shone through with a cool-headed finish.

Chasing 204, Australia’s new opening pair of Matthew Short and Jake Fraser-McGurk adopted an aggressive approach but both fell early while attempting to dominate. Pakistan, however, struggled to maintain the pressure after these initial breakthroughs, with their discipline waning at times. Steven Smith looked in sublime touch from the outset, and Josh Inglis, who was given a life on 7 when Irfan Khan dropped a tough chance, grew in confidence as the innings progressed. Together, Smith and Inglis chipped away at the target.

Wow, what a game! A low-scoring thriller to kick off the men’s international cricket summer in Australia! The match was packed with twists and turns, but Australia ultimately prevailed in a nail-biting chase. Credit to Pakistan for battling until the final run, but Australia’s batting depth made the difference, with Pat Cummins staying composed under pressure to guide his team over the line.

Over 33.3 : 204/8

5 Runs

433.1
033.2
133.3

P. Cummins

32 (31)

M. Starc

2 (12)

M. Hasnain

7.1-0-51-1

33.3

Mohammad Hasnain To Pat Cummins

That is it! Pat Cummins has led his team right from the front and takes them over the line. This 32 off 31 is nothing short of a true testament to his composure under pressure. Hasnain bowls it short of a length and outside off, Pat Cummins waits back and punches it past the diving fielder at point to his right and gets the winning run.

33.2

Mohammad Hasnain To Pat Cummins

Follows up with a nice delivery, at the stumps, on a hard length, Pat Cummins gets his bat low and keeps it out.

33.1

Mohammad Hasnain To Pat Cummins

FOUR! Thumping hit to level the scores! Hasnain serves this in the slot on middle and off, Pat Cummins duly obliges and whips it straight down the ground past the bowler and to the left of mid on for a boundary.

Over 33 : 199/8

2 Runs

032.1
032.2
132.3
032.4
132.5
032.6

M. Starc

2 (12)

P. Cummins

27 (28)

H. Rauf

9-0-67-3

32.6

Haris Rauf To Mitchell Starc

Fires it with good pace at the stumps, on a fuller length, Mitchell Starc taps it to mid off.

32.5

Haris Rauf To Pat Cummins

Full and into the pads, Pat Cummins clips it to deep square leg for a single. Just 5 runs needed now!

32.4

Haris Rauf To Pat Cummins

Short and outside off, Pat Cummins stands tall and swats it nicely but can't get it past cover.

32.3

Haris Rauf To Mitchell Starc

Angles the short one in, on middle and leg, Mitchell Starc hops back and tucks it in front of square leg and scampers across for the run. Australia one big hit away now!

32.2

Haris Rauf To Mitchell Starc

Keeps it short and well wide of off, Mitchell Starc is happy to leave it alone.

32.1

Haris Rauf To Mitchell Starc

Comes from around the wicket and hurls it nice and full, at the stumps, Mitchell Starc whips it off the lower half of the bat to mid off.

Over 32 : 197/8

1 Runs

031.1
031.2
031.3
031.4
031.5
131.6

M. Starc

1 (8)

P. Cummins

26 (26)

M. Hasnain

6.4-0-46-1

31.6

Mohammad Hasnain To Mitchell Starc

Takes the single off the last ball and gets off the mark. An attempted yorker, outside off, that goes as a very low full toss. Starc throws his hands at it and hits it past point for a single. Australia need 7 more runs to win. More importantly for Pakistan, it will be Starc back on strike!

31.5

Mohammad Hasnain To Mitchell Starc

Back of a length, over middle, Mitchell Starc dabs it to the off side.

31.4

Mohammad Hasnain To Mitchell Starc

Attacks the stumps, on a length, Mitchell Starc firms his straight drive well but Hasnain does equally well to half stop it on his follow-through.

31.3

Mohammad Hasnain To Mitchell Starc

Comes from over the wicket and bangs it into the deck, outside off, Mitchell Starc sways away from the line and lets it go through to the keeper.

Oh, dear, this does not look good for Naseem Shah. He is suffering from cramps in his left leg. Michael Vaughan informs that Pakistan have received their second warning for failing to start the over within the stipulated 60 seconds. A third offence will result in a 5-run penalty. Naseem will be unable to continue. He is walking off with the physio.

31.2

Naseem Shah To Mitchell Starc

On a length, on middle, Mitchell Starc taps it back to the bowler. Naseem Shah seems to have pulled his left hamstring or the calf muscle. Ouch, it's the calf that is troubling him!

31.1

Naseem Shah To Mitchell Starc

Steams in from over the wicket and lands it full at the stumps, Mitchell Starc looks to tuck it across but closes the bat face a bit too early. Gets a leading edge that rolls all along the ground to mid off.

Naseem Shah (7-0-39-1) returns to the attack.

Over 31 : 196/8

11 Runs

030.1
430.2
1 WD 30.3
230.3
030.4
030.5
430.6

P. Cummins

26 (26)

M. Starc

0 (2)

H. Rauf

8-0-65-3

30.6

Haris Rauf To Pat Cummins

FOUR! Beautiful shot and the equation is now down to single digits! A touch too full and on off, Pat Cummins stands still and times his drive well past mid off to his left and gets a boundary. Australia need just 8 more runs now.

30.5

Haris Rauf To Pat Cummins

Fuller and on middle, this one keeps a bit low and skids off the deck, Pat Cummins jams it out to mid on. Haris Rauf tumbles on his follow-through again!

30.4

Haris Rauf To Pat Cummins

Hard length, on middle and off, Pat Cummins shows full face of the bat and pushes it back to the bowler.

Full Commentary

33 OV

2 Runs

H. Rauf to M. Starc P. Cummins

032.1
032.2
132.3
032.4
132.5
032.6

32 OV

1 Runs

N. Shah M. Hasnain to M. Starc

031.1
031.2
031.3
031.4
031.5
131.6

31 OV

11 Runs

H. Rauf to P. Cummins

030.1
430.2
1 WD 30.3
230.3
030.4
030.5
430.6

30 OV

4 Runs

S. Afridi to P. Cummins S. Abbott M. Starc

229.1
029.2
029.3
W 29.4
029.5
029.6

29 OV

8 Runs

H. Rauf to S. Abbott P. Cummins

128.1
028.2
128.3
028.4
228.5
428.6

28 OV

3 Runs

S. Afridi to S. Abbott P. Cummins

127.1
027.2
027.3
027.4
127.5
127.6

27 OV

3 Runs

N. Shah to S. Abbott P. Cummins

1 WD 26.1
126.1
1 WD 26.2
026.2
026.3
026.4
026.5
026.6

26 OV

12 Runs

M. Hasnain to A. Hardie P. Cummins

W 25.1
425.2
225.3
1 WD 25.4
1 WD 25.4
025.4
225.5
225.6

25 OV

1 Runs

N. Shah to A. Hardie S. Abbott

124.1
024.2
024.3
024.4
024.5
024.6

24 OV

3 Runs

M. Hasnain to A. Hardie

023.1
223.2
023.3
023.4
023.5
123.6

23 OV

3 Runs

H. Rauf to S. Abbott A. Hardie

022.1
122.2
122.3
1 WD 22.4
022.4
022.5
022.6

22 OV

1 Runs

S. Afridi to S. Abbott A. Hardie

121.1
021.2
021.3
021.4
021.5
021.6

21 OV

8 Runs

H. Rauf to M. Labuschagne G. Maxwell S. Abbott A. Hardie

W 20.1
W 20.2
120.3
120.4
2 WD 20.5
020.5
420.6

20 OV

9 Runs

S. Afridi to M. Labuschagne J. Inglis A. Hardie

119.1
219.2
619.3
W 19.4
019.5
019.6

19 OV

7 Runs

H. Rauf to M. Labuschagne J. Inglis

018.1
118.2
118.3
218.4
318.5
018.6

18 OV

6 Runs

S. Afridi to J. Inglis M. Labuschagne

017.1
117.2
017.3
017.4
417.5
117.6

17 OV

10 Runs

H. Rauf to J. Inglis S. Smith M. Labuschagne

116.1
416.2
1 WD 16.3
W 16.3
016.4
416.5
016.6

16 OV

2 Runs

S. Afridi to S. Smith J. Inglis

015.1
115.2
015.3
015.4
115.5
015.6

15 OV

12 Runs

H. Rauf to S. Smith J. Inglis

114.1
414.2
5 WD 14.3
014.3
014.4
114.5
114.6

14 OV

15 Runs

M. Hasnain to S. Smith J. Inglis

013.1
413.2
113.3
013.4
613.5
413.6

13 OV

6 Runs

H. Rauf to J. Inglis S. Smith

112.1
012.2
012.3
012.4
112.5
412.6

12 OV

4 Runs

M. Hasnain to S. Smith J. Inglis

111.1
111.2
011.3
011.4
211.5
011.6

11 OV

7 Runs

N. Shah to S. Smith J. Inglis

010.1
110.2
010.3
010.4
610.5
010.6

10 OV

2 Runs

M. Hasnain to J. Inglis S. Smith

09.1
19.2
09.3
09.4
09.5
19.6

9 OV

5 Runs

N. Shah to J. Inglis S. Smith

08.1
08.2
18.3
08.4
08.5
48.6

8 OV

9 Runs

M. Hasnain to J. Inglis S. Smith

07.1
07.2
17.3
47.4
07.5
47.6

7 OV

3 Runs

S. Afridi to J. Inglis S. Smith

06.1
16.2
06.3
06.4
06.5
26.6

6 OV

6 Runs

N. Shah to J. Inglis

05.1
05.2
1 WD 5.3
05.3
45.4
05.5
15.6

5 OV

8 Runs

S. Afridi to S. Smith J. Inglis

04.1
04.2
24.3
14.4
14.5
44.6

4 OV

7 Runs

N. Shah to Jake Fraser S. Smith

03.1
13.2
03.3
1 WD 3.4
33.4
23.5
W 3.6

3 OV

3 Runs

S. Afridi to Jake Fraser M. Short S. Smith

12.1
W 2.2
02.3
22.4
02.5
02.6

2 OV

14 Runs

N. Shah to Jake Fraser

21.1
01.2
21.3
1 WD 1.4
41.4
4 LB 1.5
11.6

1 OV

4 Runs

S. Afridi to M. Short Jake Fraser

00.1
10.2
00.3
20.4
10.5
00.6

Match Info

Venue Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Melbourne
Weather Clear
Toss Australia won the toss and elected to field
Result Australia beat Pakistan by 2 wickets
Player of the Match Mitchell Starc
Umpire Chris Brown (NZ), Sam Nogajski (AUS) and Chris Gaffaney (NZ)
Referee Dave Gilbert (AUS)

Match Notes

Innings Break: Pakistan 203/10 in 46.4 overs
Pakistan 202/9 in 46.0 overs
Referral 1 (43.6 ovs): AUS against M Hasnain (LBW) Unsuccessful (AUS: 1, PAK: 2)
Power play 2 (10-40): Pakistan 169/7 (134 runs, 5 wickets)
Pakistan 151/7 in 37.4 overs
Drinks: Pakistan 117/6 in 31.4 overs
Pakistan 100/4 in 26.3 overs
Drinks: Pakistan 59/2 in 16.0 overs
Pakistan 50/2 in 14.1 overs
Power play 1 (1-10): Pakistan 35/2
S Ayub(PAK), I Khan(PAK) makes their ODI debut

Australia 203/8 in 33.1 overs
Drinks: Australia 170/7 in 27.0 overs
Australia 150/6 in 22.3 overs
Drinks: Australia 105/2 in 15.0 overs
Australia 100/2 in 14.2 overs
Power play 1 (1-10): Australia 61/2
3rd wkt Partnership: 50 off 54 balls between S Smith (27) and J Inglis (22)
Australia 50/2 in 7.4 overs