Melbourne Cricket Ground Weather Report For AUS Vs PAK 1st ODI

Melbourne Cricket Ground [Source: @Rnawaz31888/X.com]

The first ODI between Pakistan and Australia is set to take place at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). This marks the beginning of a three-match ODI series, with Australia led by returning captain Pat Cummins, while Pakistan steps in with new skipper Mohammad Rizwan, eager to make a strong start.

Australia's squad sees the return of Pat Cummins and all-rounder Marcus Stoinis, joining seasoned players like Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Glenn Maxwell, Mitchell Starc, and Josh Hazlewood. Young talents Cooper Connolly and Jake Fraser-McGurk retain their spots, while Aaron Hardie is set to continue his international journey after an impressive series against England.

Pakistan’s squad, led by Mohammad Rizwan, welcomes back key players Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi, and Naseem Shah, who were rested previously. New faces Kamran Ghulam, Aamir Jamal, Arafat Minhas, Faisal Akram, Haseebullah, Muhammad Irfan Khan, and Saim Ayub join the team, as they prepare for their first ODI clash against Australia since the 2023 ODI World Cup. 

Ahead of the first ODI, take a look at the detailed weather report for the match.

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Weather Report For AUS Vs PAK 1st ODI

Weather Report For AUS Vs PAK 1st ODI [Accuweather.com]

According to Accuweather.com, the weather at the Melbourne Cricket Ground is expected to be mostly favourable for play. Temperatures will hover around a comfortable 20°C, with clouds gradually giving way to some sunshine throughout the day. 

Winds will blow at 20 km/h, with occasional gusts reaching up to 33 km/h. Humidity stands at 51%, creating a slightly damp atmosphere, but with a low precipitation probability of just 4%, rain interruptions are unlikely.

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