In the opening game of a 3-match ODI series between Pakistan and Australia, Australia has demonstrated a dominant bowling performance, limiting Pakistan to 203 runs in 46.4 overs. Winning the toss, Australia elected to bowl first, a decision that quickly proved effective as they kept Pakistan’s batting lineup in check with disciplined bowling and fielding.
Pakistan’s Innings Highlights
Despite a promising start, Pakistan’s batting struggled to build momentum. The team’s top scorer, Mohammad Rizwan, managed 44 off 71 balls, supported by captain Babar Azam’s 37 off 44. A late surge by Naseem Shah, who smashed 40 runs off 39 balls with four sixes, pushed Pakistan past the 200-run mark. Australia’s bowlers remained relentless, with Mitchell Starc claiming 4 wickets for just 30 runs in his 8 overs, while Pat Cummins and Adam Zampa each took 3 wickets, effectively dismantling Pakistan’s lineup.
Key Moments & Fall of Wickets
Pakistan lost early wickets, with Saim Ayub out for just 3 runs. The team was soon reeling at 63-3 after the dismissals of Abdullah Shafique and Babar Azam. As wickets kept falling at regular intervals, any attempts to stabilize the innings were foiled by Australia’s aggressive bowling. Pakistan’s lower order contributed with a few hard-hitting shots, especially by Shaheen Afridi and Naseem Shah, but it was not enough to set a high target.
Australia now looks poised to chase the target with ease, but given Pakistan’s capable bowling lineup, the second half of the game is set to be exciting.
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