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AUS vs PAK 1st ODI Match Prediction: Who Will Win Today’s 1st ODI Match Between AUS vs PAK?

Pat Cummins and Mohammad Rizwan [Source: @ICC/x]Pat Cummins and Mohammad Rizwan [Source: @ICC/x]

Australia and Pakistan will be crossing paths in the first ODI of their three-match series on November 4 at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). The series marks Pakistan’s first set of ODI fixtures since the conclusion of the 2023 World Cup, and a dress rehearsal for both teams ahead of the 2025 Champions Trophy. The action is slated to commence from 9:00 AM IST onwards.

Australia

Reigning ODI World Champions Australia recently walloped England by a 3-2 margin away from home. The 2023 World Cup winning skipper Pat Cummins is set to make his ODI return through the series after missing matches in England, as Australia ramp up their preparation for ICC’s next silverware event. Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne will start out as two of the primary batters to watch out for in the absence of blistering opener Travis Head. The likes of Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood and captain Pat Cummins himself will constitute Australia’s pace attack while Adam Zampa will serve as the primary spinner of the team.

Pakistan

The Pakistan cricket team is set to make its return to the game’s ODI arena after a year since making a first-round exit at the 2023 World Cup in India. In a bid to warrant an improved performance, the PCB recently appointed Mohammad Rizwan as new ‘Men in Green’ captain after the resignation of Babar Azam. Captain Rizwan and Abdullah Shafique have tallied the most number of runs for Pakistan in their last few ODI appearances while Shaheen Afridi and Haris Rauf have snapped the highest number of wickets.

AUS vs PAK Head-to-Head Records

Matches
Australia won
Pakistan won
Tied/NR
10870341/3

How Will The MCG Pitch Behave?

The playing conditions at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) tends to offer a balanced contest between bat and ball. While the average first innings total at the venue overall amounts to just 220, the same average rises up to 268 runs after accounting last five matches. Toss will not be a decisive factor here, as teams batting first have pretty much enjoyed similar success as chasing sides.

Players To Watch Out For In AUS vs PAK

Top All-Rounders

Glenn Maxwell (Australia)

Australian white-ball superstar Glenn Maxwell is due for a big performance, especially after undergoing a silent five-match ODI series in England a month ago.

Agha Salman (Pakistan)

Agha Salman has been appointed as Pakistan’s vice-captain for the series. The charismatic all-rounder will be aiming to bring his rich Test form into the ODI field for his country.

Top Batting Performers

Steve Smith (Australia)

Modern-day batting great Steve Smith will have to bore additional responsibility for Australia in the middle order, especially in the absence of blistering opener Travis Head. Smith’s illustrious ODI profile will surely put him in good stead against the visiting Pakistan bowlers.

Mohammad Rizwan (Pakistan)

Newly appointed captain Mohammad Rizwan will have a point to prove in his maiden gig as full-time Pakistan skipper. As per recent form, the dashing wicketkeeper-batter has accumulated nearly 500 runs in his past 10 innings.

Top Bowling Performers

Pat Cummins (Australia)

Australian captain and comeback man Pat Cummins will be aiming to get back into the ODI groove as his team preps itself for the 2025 Champions Trophy. A veteran of 88 matches, Cummins has collected 141 ODI wickets so far in his career.

Shaheen Afridi (Pakistan)

Pakistan paceman Shaheen Afridi has taken 20 wickets in his last 10 ODI appearances, and will helm the new ball for his team against Australia in the impending series.

Today's Match Prediction: AUS vs PAK

AUS vs PAK: Predicted Score

Predicted first innings score: 270-300
Predicted second innings score: 240-270

Predicted Result: While the toss will not be a big factor here, the team batting first will likely have an edge in this match.