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Pakistan have announced their playing XI for the first ODI against Australia which is scheduled to take place take place at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on November 4. Following Australia's team announcement, Pakistan's selection committee has confirmed their lineup for the first ODI. The team has recalled right-arm pacer Mohammad Hasnain, who last played an ODI against New Zealand in January 2023.
Babar Aza, Shaheen Afridi return as Pakistan reveal playing XI for 1st ODI against Australia
Muhammad Irfan Khan is set to make his ODI debut for Pakistan at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground. The 21-year-old has been selected to bolster the middle order, having impressed with his performances in domestic cricket. Despite playing only three T20Is earlier this year, Irfan has earned a well-deserved call-up to the ODI squad.
Pakistan's lineup for the first ODI against Australia is largely as expected. The team has opted for an all-pace attack, with Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, Shaheen Afridi, and Mohammad Hasnain forming a formidable pace quartet.
Abdullah Shafique and Saim Ayub will open the batting for Pakistan. Babar Azam will bat at the crucial number three position, followed by captain and wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan, Kamran Ghulam, and vice-captain Salman Ali Agha.
A look at Pakistan's playing XI for first ODI against Australia:
Abdullah Shafique, Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan (C/WK), Kamran Ghulam, Salman Ali Agha, Muhammad Irfan Khan, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Hasnain.
Pakistan's ODI series against Australia marks their return to the format after a year-long hiatus since the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. Under the leadership of new captain Mohammad Rizwan and guided by interim coach Jason Gillespie, the Pakistan team is eager to kickstart a new era and prepare for the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025.
Pat Cummins is set to return as Australia's ODI captain for the opening match of the series against Pakistan at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground. This will be his first ODI appearance since leading Australia to victory in the 2023 Cricket World Cup. Australia will be without several key players for the series, including Mitchell Marsh, Travis Head, and Cameron Green. In their absence, young talent Jake Fraser-McGurk will open the batting alongside Matthew Short. The pace bowling attack will also be missing Josh Hazlewood, with Lance Morris stepping in to support Pat Cummins.
