AUS vs PAK 2024, 1st ODI: Match Prediction, Dream11 Team, Fantasy Tips & Pitch Report | Australia vs Pakistan

The first ODI between Australia and Pakistan is set to take place at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on Monday, November 4.

This match marks the beginning of a three-game ODI series as part of Pakistan tour of Australia 2024. Fans can expect an exciting clash between the two sides, with Australia coming off a hard-fought 3-2 victory over England in their recent five-match ODI series on English soil. As visitors, Pakistan will face a formidable challenge against a confident Australian team.

Pakistan tour of Australia 2024, 1st ODI:

• Date and time: November 4; 03:30 am GMT/ 2:30 pm Local/ 09:00 am IST
• Venue: Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne

Melbourne Cricket Ground Pitch Report:

Melbourne’s pitch is internationally celebrated for its exceptional balance, offering an ideal playing surface for both batters and bowlers. Early on, bowlers enjoy favourable conditions, with consistent bounce enhancing their effectiveness. As the match unfolds, batters gain more opportunities to play their shots with greater freedom.

AUS vs PAK Dream11 Prediction Picks:

• Wicketkeeper: Mohammad Rizwan
• Batters: Steve Smith, Babar Azam, Marnus Labuschagne, Abdullah Shafique
• All-rounder: Glenn Maxwell, Matthew Short
• Bowlers: Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins, Adam Zampa, Shaheen Afridi

AUS vs PAK Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:

Choice 1: Pat Cummins (c), Mohammad Rizwan (vc)
Choice 2: Steve Smith (c), Babar Azam (vc)

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AUS vs PAK Dream11 Prediction Backups:

Agha Salman, Aaron Hardie, Josh Inglis, Aaron Hardie

AUS vs PAK Dream11 Team for today’s match (November 4, 03:30 am GMT):

Squads:

Australia: Jake Fraser-McGurk, Matthew Short, Steven Smith, Josh Inglis (wk), Marnus Labuschagne, Glenn Maxwell, Aaron Hardie, Pat Cummins (c), Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood, Cooper Connolly, Sean Abbott, Marcus Stoinis

Pakistan: Abdullah Shafique, Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan (wk/c), Kamran Ghulam, Agha Salman, Aamer Jamal, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Hasnain, Arafat Minhas, Faisal Akram, Haseebullah Khan, Irfan Khan

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