New Delhi. Pakistan had made preparations to win their first match on the tour of Australia. In the ODI match in Melbourne, he took 7 wickets of Australia for just 155 runs. The target was still 49 runs for the Kangaroos. Pakistan had started dreaming of victory. Then Australian captain Pat Cummins took command. Pat Cummins, who most of the time wins matches with his bowling, this time showed his talent in batting and snatched the victory from the clutches of Pakistan.
The first ODI match was played between Pakistan and Australia in Melbourne on Monday. In this match, Pakistan batted poorly and the entire team was eliminated after scoring 203 runs in 46.4 overs. The team’s new captain Mohammad Rizwan (44) played the biggest innings. Nevertheless, there was a risk that the team would be reduced to less than 150 runs. It must be good for fast bowler Naseem Shah, who took his team to over 200 with 40 runs.
Rohit is not the first captain to face harassment after winning the World Cup, a record in the legend’s name, which embarrassed Dhoni twice
Australia had lost 8 wickets for 185 runs.
Like Pakistan, most of Australia’s batsmen also failed in this game. Despite useful innings from Josh Inglis (49) and Steve Smith (44), the Australian team faltered. He lost the 7th wicket for 155 runs. From here, Pat Cummins and Shaun Abbott (13) took their team to 185 runs. Abbott was at his wits’ end in this regard.
Cummins and Starc finished the match
Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc finished this match. As Pakistan took Australia’s 8th wicket, Mitchell Starc came on to support Pat Cummins at the crease. Both created a partnership of 19 runs in a very difficult period, taking their team to the 204 runs required for victory. Pat Cummins returned unbeaten after scoring 32 runs off 31 balls. Mitchell Starc supported him well and remained unbeaten after scoring 2 runs off 12 balls. Earlier, Mitchell Starc had three wickets and Pat Cummins had two wickets. Starc was voted player of the game.
Tags: Australian cricket team, Pakistan cricket, Pat Cummins
FIRST PUBLISHED: November 4, 2024, 4:24 PM IST