PAK vs AUS Highlights, 1st ODI: Pakistan win by 5 wickets
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PAK vs AUS Highlights, 1st ODI: Pakistan win by 5 wickets

PAK vs AUS Highlights, 1st ODI: Pakistan win by 5 wickets

Earlier, The road to the 2027 ODI World Cup begins with a highly anticipated contest as Pakistan and Australia face off in the first ODI of their three-match series at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. With both teams looking to build momentum in the 50-over format, the series offers a valuable opportunity to assess combinations and identify players who can play key roles in the years ahead.

Pakistan captain Shaheen Afridi won the toss and opted to bowl first after assessing what appeared to be a slow and low surface. The hosts will be hoping their pace attack, led by Shaheen and Haris Rauf, can make early inroads and put Australia under pressure. The match also carries added significance as Pakistan take the field for their 1,000th ODI, becoming one of the few nations to reach the landmark.

Australia, led by Josh Inglis, are entering their first ODI assignment since defeating India 2-1 in a home series last year. The visitors have named an interesting blend of experienced campaigners and emerging talent, with young batter Oliver Peake making his ODI debut. Inglis praised the youngster's temperament and expressed confidence in his ability to deliver on the big stage.

Pakistan will be keen to put behind their recent 2-1 series defeat against Bangladesh and make a strong statement at home. Australia, meanwhile, will look to continue their positive run in the format and begin their World Cup preparations on the right note. With quality players on both sides and important points of pride at stake, the series opener promises an intriguing battle in Rawalpindi.
17:37 (IST) May 30
Australia vs Pakistan Live Score : 39/1 (7.6 overs)
Score after 8 overs 39 - 1
Runs Scored: 0
104000
  • Josh Inglis 4 (5)
  • Matthew Short 12 (19)
Arafat Minhas1-0-5-0
0
Overs7.6
Score39 - 1

Arafat Minhas to Josh Inglis, A bit of an awkward bounce there! A touch fuller, on off. Josh Inglis rocks back to block it down, but the ball kicks off the deck after pitching. Takes the splice and rolls back to the bowler.

17:37 (IST) May 30
Pakistan Vs Australia LIVE Score: Pakistan seek strong response after Bangladesh setback
The ODI series against Australia offers Pakistan a chance to reset after suffering a 2-1 series defeat against Bangladesh. While the tour provided valuable game time, Pakistan will be determined to deliver stronger performances in front of their home supporters.

Led by Shaheen Afridi, the hosts have assembled a squad featuring experienced names such as Babar Azam, Shadab Khan and Haris Rauf. A positive result against Australia would not only boost confidence but also help Pakistan begin their long-term preparations for the 2027 ODI World Cup on a stronger footing.
17:37 (IST) May 30
Australia vs Pakistan Live Score : 39/1 (7.5 overs)
0
Overs7.5
Score39 - 1

Arafat Minhas to Josh Inglis, Sliding onto the pads, full in length, eased into the leg side by Inglis.

17:37 (IST) May 30
Pakistan Vs Australia LIVE Score: Australia hand ODI debut to exciting youngster Oliver Peake
Australia have handed a debut cap to promising batter Oliver Peake in the first ODI against Pakistan. Captain Josh Inglis revealed the news at the toss and praised the youngster's maturity and temperament. Peake has impressed early in his career and now gets an opportunity on the international stage.

Australia have not played an ODI since defeating India 2-1 last year and will be hoping fresh faces can strengthen their squad moving forward. The series against Pakistan provides an ideal platform for emerging players to gain valuable experience ahead of the next ODI World Cup cycle.
17:37 (IST) May 30
Australia vs Pakistan Live Score : 39/1 (7.4 overs)
0
Overs7.4
Score39 - 1

Arafat Minhas to Josh Inglis, Flat and fuller, on middle, a lot quicker this time. Josh Inglis stays on his back foot and pushes it back to the bowler.

17:36 (IST) May 30
Australia vs Pakistan Live Score : 39/1 (7.3 overs)
4
Overs7.3
Score39 - 1

Arafat Minhas to Josh Inglis, FOUR! Splits the gap neatly! Flighted up, full and outside off. Josh Inglis hits it with the spin, and drives it off the front foot through cover and point for a boundary.

17:36 (IST) May 30
Pak vs Aus Live: Shaheen Afridi explains decision to bowl first against Australia
Pakistan captain Shaheen Afridi had little hesitation in opting to bowl after winning the toss in Rawalpindi. The left-arm quick felt the surface looked slower than expected and believed the conditions could favour his bowling attack early in the match.

Pakistan enter the series looking to recover from a recent 2-1 ODI defeat against Bangladesh and will be hoping to gain early control against a strong Australian side. Shaheen emphasised the importance of building momentum and maintaining consistency as Pakistan begin another crucial phase of their preparations for the 2027 ODI World Cup.
17:36 (IST) May 30
Pakistan Vs Australia LIVE Score: Pakistan begin 1,000th ODI with historic milestone in Rawalpindi
Pakistan stepped onto the field in Rawalpindi on Saturday for their 1,000th ODI, marking a major milestone in the country's cricket history. Captain Shaheen Afridi described the occasion as a special moment for the entire team after winning the toss against Australia in the first ODI of the three-match series.

Pakistan chose to bowl first on what Shaheen believed was a slow and low surface. The landmark match also serves as an important step in preparations for the 2027 ODI World Cup. With a home crowd behind them, Pakistan will be eager to make the historic occasion even more memorable with a victory.
17:36 (IST) May 30
Australia vs Pakistan Live Score : 35/1 (7.2 overs)
0
Overs7.2
Score35 - 1

Arafat Minhas to Josh Inglis, Full, on middle, Josh Inglis leans on the delivery and punches it to the left of the mid on fielder.

17:35 (IST) May 30
Australia vs Pakistan Live Score : 35/1 (7.1 overs)
1
Overs7.1
Score35 - 1

Arafat Minhas to Matthew Short, Pitched full and around off, Short drives it through mid off for an easy single.

17:34 (IST) May 30

Abrar with the first breakthrough for his team in his very first over. The skipper, Josh Inglis, walks in at number 3. And here's the debutant into the attack. Arafat Minhas to roll his arm over. He replaces Haris Rauf.

17:33 (IST) May 30
Australia vs Pakistan Live Score : 34/1 (6.6 overs)
Score after 7 overs 34 - 1
Runs Scored: 0
000100(W)
  • Alex Carey 19 (24)
  • Matthew Short 11 (18)
Abrar Ahmed1-0-1-1
W
Overs6.6
Score34 - 1

Abrar Ahmed to Alex Carey, OUT! EDGED AND TAKEN! The change to bring in a spinner in the Powerplay has done wonders for Pakistan. Abrar Ahmed goes with the googly, pitches it a touch fuller, offering a bit off flight, just outside off. Alex Carey gets on his front foot and tries to push at it, but it takes the outside edge of the willow and goes flat and low toward the first slip fielder. It's Salman Agha who stays low and grabs the catch above his shoelaces. Australia lose their first wicket now.

17:32 (IST) May 30
Australia vs Pakistan Live Score : 34/0 (6.5 overs)
0
Overs6.5
Score34 - 0

Abrar Ahmed to Alex Carey, Drops it full and around off. Carey lunges ahead to block it to the off side.

17:32 (IST) May 30
Australia vs Pakistan Live Score : 34/0 (6.4 overs)
1
Overs6.4
Score34 - 0

Abrar Ahmed to Matthew Short, Flighted and fuller, on off. Matthew Short uses his feet and comes down the track and drives it gently through mid off and gets a single.

17:31 (IST) May 30
Australia vs Pakistan Live Score : 33/0 (6.3 overs)
0
Overs6.3
Score33 - 0

Abrar Ahmed to Matthew Short, Pushed fuller and around off, straight line. Matthew Short shapes to drive it away to the off side, but inside edges to mid-wicket.

17:31 (IST) May 30
Australia vs Pakistan Live Score : 33/0 (6.2 overs)
0
Overs6.2
Score33 - 0

Abrar Ahmed to Matthew Short, Pitches it up, fuller, on middle, Matthew Short works it to the leg side.

17:31 (IST) May 30
Australia vs Pakistan Live Score : 33/0 (6.1 overs)
0
Overs6.1
Score33 - 0

Abrar Ahmed to Matthew Short, Starts off with a full ball, on off, Short leans on and blocks it out.

17:31 (IST) May 30

Time for spin now as Abrar Ahmed is introduced. He replaces Shaheen Afridi.

17:29 (IST) May 30
Australia vs Pakistan Live Score : 33/0 (5.6 overs)
Score after 6 overs 33 - 0
Runs Scored: 0
040400
  • Alex Carey 19 (22)
  • Matthew Short 10 (14)
Haris Rauf3-0-19-0
0
Overs5.6
Score33 - 0

Haris Rauf to Alex Carey, At 142.7 kph, full on middle and leg, Carey drives it straight to the mid on fielder.

17:29 (IST) May 30
Australia vs Pakistan Live Score : 33/0 (5.5 overs)
0
Overs5.5
Score33 - 0

Haris Rauf to Alex Carey, Length-delivery, outside off, Alex Carey rocks back and looks to cut it but gets the connection on the inside edge, before it bounces off toward mid on.

17:28 (IST) May 30
Australia vs Pakistan Live Score : 33/0 (5.4 overs)
4
Overs5.4
Score33 - 0

Haris Rauf to Alex Carey, FOUR! PUNISHED! A half-tracker on the bodyline, Alex Carey has all the time in the world to press back and pull it over mid-wicket for a cracking boundary.

17:27 (IST) May 30
Australia vs Pakistan Live Score : 29/0 (5.3 overs)
0
Overs5.3
Score29 - 0

Haris Rauf to Alex Carey, Rauf drags his length back, on leg and middle. Alex Carey hops a bit and tucks it down to square leg.

17:26 (IST) May 30
Australia vs Pakistan Live Score : 29/0 (5.2 overs)
4
Overs5.2
Score29 - 0

Haris Rauf to Alex Carey, FOUR! Oh, now that's some shot from Carey! Good-length delivery, at the stumps. Alex Carey walks down the track and uses his bottom hand to loft it beautifully over the mid on fielder for four runs.

17:26 (IST) May 30
Australia vs Pakistan Live Score : 25/0 (5.1 overs)
0
Overs5.1
Score25 - 0

Haris Rauf to Alex Carey, Haris Rauf comes from over the wicket to the left-hander and bowls fuller, on middle. Alex Carey clips it to wide mid on.

17:25 (IST) May 30
Australia vs Pakistan Live Score : 25/0 (4.6 overs)
Score after 5 overs 25 - 0
Runs Scored: 0
040401
  • Alex Carey 11 (16)
  • Matthew Short 10 (14)
Shaheen Afridi3-0-12-0
1
Overs4.6
Score25 - 0

Shaheen Afridi to Alex Carey, Tight single! Touch full and on the leg stump line. Carey clips it to mid-wicket and calls his partner through for a quick single. The fielder is quick to release the ball and the throw is off-target at the non-striker's end, and Carey rushes in safely.

17:24 (IST) May 30
Australia vs Pakistan Live Score : 24/0 (4.5 overs)
0
Overs4.5
Score24 - 0

Shaheen Afridi to Alex Carey, Length-delivery, around off. Carey responds with a crisp back foot punch to the mid off region.

17:23 (IST) May 30
Australia vs Pakistan Live Score : 24/0 (4.4 overs)
4
Overs4.4
Score24 - 0

Shaheen Afridi to Alex Carey, FOUR! Well-connected! Fuller and angling on the pads. Easy pickings for Carey as he whips it off his legs and airs it over square leg for a boundary. And immediately, Shaheen calls the slip out.

17:22 (IST) May 30
Australia vs Pakistan Live Score : 20/0 (4.3 overs)
0
Overs4.3
Score20 - 0

Shaheen Afridi to Alex Carey, Nagging length, cutting back in on off. Carey stays put and tries to knock it down the ground, but inside edges onto the pads.

17:22 (IST) May 30
Australia vs Pakistan Live Score : 20/0 (4.2 overs)
4
Overs4.2
Score20 - 0

Shaheen Afridi to Alex Carey, FOUR! Not convincing, but Carey will take it. Full and on off, slower one, Alex Carey shimmies down the track and lofts it with no timing. Has enough power though, to clear mid on and pick up a boundary.

17:21 (IST) May 30
Australia vs Pakistan Live Score : 16/0 (4.1 overs)
0
Overs4.1
Score16 - 0

Shaheen Afridi to Alex Carey, Good length, on top of off, Carey nudges it off the back foot to mid-wicket.

17:20 (IST) May 30
Australia vs Pakistan Live Score : 16/0 (3.6 overs)
Score after 4 overs 16 - 0
Runs Scored: 0
1(1LB)11(1WD)1000
  • Matthew Short 10 (14)
  • Alex Carey 2 (10)
Haris Rauf2-0-11-0
0
Overs3.6
Score16 - 0

Haris Rauf to Matthew Short, Another huge appeal for LBW, but the umpire once again turns it down. This time, Shaheen does not go upstairs. Good-length delivery, into the stumps, angling in sharply. Matthew Short hops and tries to flick it but gets beaten on the inside edge and wears on the front pad, before the ball rolls toward the backward square leg region. The Ball Tracking shows that the ball is clearly going down the leg side and over the leg stump as well.

17:19 (IST) May 30
Australia vs Pakistan Live Score : 16/0 (3.5 overs)
0
Overs3.5
Score16 - 0

Haris Rauf to Matthew Short, Fuller, on middle, Matthew Short drives it neatly back to the bowler. Rauf puts his right leg out and deflects it to mid-wicket. Short is halfway down the track asking for the single, but Carey rejects the ball and sends his partner back.

17:18 (IST) May 30
Australia vs Pakistan Live Score : 16/0 (3.4 overs)
0
Overs3.4
Score16 - 0

Haris Rauf to Matthew Short, A massive appeal for LBW, but the finger stays down. Rauf is very confident this time and he convinces Shaheen to take the review. Full and straight at 140 kph, angling down towards the leg stump. Short looks to drive but misses, and gets hit flush on the front pad. The UltraEdge tells a different story entirely as a massive spike confirms there was a clear inside edge. A shocking review from the hosts.

17:17 (IST) May 30
Australia vs Pakistan Live Score : 16/0 (3.3 overs)
1
Overs3.3
Score16 - 0

Haris Rauf to Alex Carey, Nearly dragged on! Cuts back in sharply on a good length, on middle and leg. Carey is rushed on the shot, trying to play it through the off side, and inside edges it past the leg stump. The ball rolls away to deep fine leg for a single.

17:16 (IST) May 30
Australia vs Pakistan Live Score : 15/0 (3.3 overs)
1wd
Overs3.3
Score15 - 0

Haris Rauf to Alex Carey, WIDE! Spays it down the leg stump line, on a good length. Carey misses the flick. Wide called.

17:16 (IST) May 30
Australia vs Pakistan Live Score : 14/0 (3.2 overs)
1
Overs3.2
Score14 - 0

Haris Rauf to Matthew Short, Full and wide, Short slashes it hard and wide of point for a single.

17:15 (IST) May 30
Australia vs Pakistan Live Score : 13/0 (3.1 overs)
1lb
Overs3.1
Score13 - 0

Haris Rauf to Alex Carey, Skids through on a length, on leg. Carey tries to roll it behind square on the leg side, but again gets beaten and is hit on the pads. The ball gets deflected to deep fine leg for a leg bye.

17:14 (IST) May 30
Australia vs Pakistan Live Score : 12/0 (2.6 overs)
Score after 3 overs 12 - 0
Runs Scored: 0
100011(1LB)
  • Alex Carey 1 (8)
  • Matthew Short 9 (10)
Shaheen Afridi2-0-3-0
1lb
Overs2.6
Score12 - 0

Shaheen Afridi to Alex Carey, A huge appeal for LBW, but not given. Pakistan do not send it upstairs as it looked to be sliding down leg. A length ball, slanted onto the pads. Alex Carey attempts to help it behind square on the leg side, but misses and is hit on the thigh pad. The ball rolls towards backward square leg and they cross for a leg bye. Not much bounce on that one, though. And the Ball Tracking shows that the ball is projected to be missing the leg stump. So a good decision from the hosts to not challenge it.

17:13 (IST) May 30
Australia vs Pakistan Live Score : 11/0 (2.5 overs)
1
Overs2.5
Score11 - 0

Shaheen Afridi to Matthew Short, Shapes in a touch, full on middle. Matthew Short tries to push it straight, but gets an outside edge as the ball runs wide of backward point, to the right of deep third for a single.

17:12 (IST) May 30
Australia vs Pakistan Live Score : 10/0 (2.4 overs)
0
Overs2.4
Score10 - 0

Shaheen Afridi to Matthew Short, Fuller and angling away from the batter. Short stretches ahead and tries to blast it through covers, but mistimes and finds the mid off fielder en route.

17:11 (IST) May 30
Australia vs Pakistan Live Score : 10/0 (2.3 overs)
0
Overs2.3
Score10 - 0

Shaheen Afridi to Matthew Short, Hones in on a fuller length, around off, Short presses forward and pushes it down the ground, to mid off's right.

17:11 (IST) May 30
Australia vs Pakistan Live Score : 10/0 (2.2 overs)
0
Overs2.2
Score10 - 0

Shaheen Afridi to Matthew Short, Bangs it short and angles across off. Short stands tall to swat it through mid-wicket, but the ball holds up seemingly and he ends up mistiming it off the toe end, back to the bowler.

17:10 (IST) May 30
Australia vs Pakistan Live Score : 10/0 (2.1 overs)
1
Overs2.1
Score10 - 0

Shaheen Afridi to Alex Carey, In-angler on a length, on middle. Carey lets the ball curve in and tucks it wide of mid-wicket for a quick single to open his account.

17:09 (IST) May 30
Australia vs Pakistan Live Score : 9/0 (1.6 overs)
Score after 2 overs 9 - 0
Runs Scored: 0
044000
  • Matthew Short 8 (6)
  • Alex Carey 0 (6)
Haris Rauf1-0-8-0
0
Overs1.6
Score9 - 0

Haris Rauf to Matthew Short, Much fuller, outside off, at almost 145 kph. Short leans on and carves it straight to the cover fielder.

17:08 (IST) May 30
Australia vs Pakistan Live Score : 9/0 (1.5 overs)
0
Overs1.5
Score9 - 0

Haris Rauf to Matthew Short, A wide first slip in place. Pulls the length back, on top of off. Matthew Short hops back and blocks it to the mid-wicket region off the inner half of the bat.

17:08 (IST) May 30
Australia vs Pakistan Live Score : 9/0 (1.4 overs)
0
Overs1.4
Score9 - 0

Haris Rauf to Matthew Short, Tight leave! Seaming away slightly, fullish and around off. Matthew Short closely watches it and opts to leave.

17:07 (IST) May 30
Australia vs Pakistan Live Score : 9/0 (1.3 overs)
4
Overs1.3
Score9 - 0

Haris Rauf to Matthew Short, FOUR! That's been absolutely belted away! Short of a good length, wide outside off, nipping away. Matthew Short gets on top of the bounce and cracks the square cut behind point for another boundary. Races away like a tracer-bullet.

17:06 (IST) May 30
Australia vs Pakistan Live Score : 5/0 (1.2 overs)
4
Overs1.2
Score5 - 0

Haris Rauf to Matthew Short, FOUR! Graceful stroke and that's the first runs off the bat! Swings away sharply, full and fairly outside off. Matthew Short strides forward, doesn't try to overhit it and creams it past cover-point for a cracking boundary. Short is off the mark.

17:05 (IST) May 30
Australia vs Pakistan Live Score : 1/0 (1.1 overs)
0
Overs1.1
Score1 - 0

Haris Rauf to Matthew Short, Hits the back of a length, on middle. Short camps back and bunts it down the pitch.

17:05 (IST) May 30

Promising start from Shaheen. Not a huge swing on offer, just a little bit. Haris Rauf to operate from the opposite end.

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PAK vs AUS Highlights, 1st ODI: Pakistan win by 5 wickets

Earlier, Pakistan captain Shaheen Afridi won the toss and elected to bowl first against Australia in the opening ODI of the three-match series at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Saturday. The series is being viewed as an important step in the preparations of both teams for the 2027 ODI World Cup.

Explaining his decision at the toss, Shaheen pointed to the nature of the surface, describing it as slow and low. The left-arm pacer said Pakistan hoped to make the most of the conditions with the ball and gain an early advantage. He also reflected on the significance of the occasion, with Pakistan playing their 1,000th ODI, calling it a proud milestone for the country and the team.

Australia captain Josh Inglis, meanwhile, expected similar conditions to those encountered during Australia's recent T20 assignment and said his side would assess the pitch quickly before looking to post a competitive total. Inglis also confirmed the ODI debut of young batter Oliver Peake, backing the youngster to make an impact after an impressive start to his professional career.

Pakistan enter the series after a 2-1 defeat against Bangladesh away from home and will be eager to bounce back in front of their home crowd. Australia, who last played an ODI against India in October last year, begin their latest 50-over campaign looking to make a strong start.