Pakistan vs Australia 1st ODI Highlights: Arafat Minhas, Babar Azam Leads Pakistan to a Commanding Victory

Pakistan defeated Australia in the 1st ODI convincingly, as Arafat Minhas remained the star performer for the green shirts. He played a vital role in both innings of the game, showcasing why he is considered a top allrounder in the country.

From the perspective of Australia, they once again failed to adjust according to the conditions. The spin attack of Pakistan proved destructive for them, as no batter except for Matthew Short and Matt Renshaw managed to play the spin effectively. As a result, they struggled badly and got bowled out for just 200 in the first innings of the match.

The visitors will now look to correct these mistakes in the next ODI, as it is an important game for them. They need to win that match at all cost, otherwise Pakistan will secure an unassailable lead in the series.

In this article, we will take a look at the highlights of the 1st ODI between Pakistan vs Australia, so that you can get a quick recap of the match. Let’s first take a quick look at the match summary below.

Pakistan vs Australia 1st ODI Match Summary

Pakistan registered a comfortable victory over Australia in the 1st ODI at Rawalpindi. The visitors struggled to manage the spinners of the home side, as Arafat Minhas remained the most notable performer for Pakistan.

Batting first, Australia had a steady start, but it didn’t last long as Pakistan made quick inroads by removing the top order. After that, the visitors didn’t find much stability, as the Green Shirts kept picking up wickets at regular intervals. As a result, Australia managed to score just 200 in the first innings, with Matt Renshaw top-scoring with 61 runs.

In reply, Pakistan played confidently, knowing that the target was not much big. The partnership between Babar Azam and Ghazi Ghori did the job for them, giving Australia no chance to come back into the game. As a result, Pakistan chased down the target in the 43rd over for the loss of five wickets. Babar Azam remained the top scorer with 69 runs, while Arafat Minhas was named Player of the Match for his all-round performance in both innings.

Key Match Details

• Match: Pakistan vs Australia
• Venue: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
• Toss: Pakistan chose to field
• Australia: 200/10 (44.1 Overs)
• Pakistan: 202/5 (42.3 Overs)
• Result: Pakistan won the match by 5 wickets

Strong Performers: Pakistan

• Babar Azam – 69 runs
• Ghazi Ghori – 65 runs
• Arafat Minhas – 5-wicket haul

Strong Performers: Australia

• Matthew Short – 55 runs
• Matt Renshaw – 61 runs
• Nathan Ellis – 2 wickets

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The first ODI between Pakistan vs Australia was streamed live on tapmad. If you missed the live action, head over to the highlights section now to watch a quick recap of the match. Comparing the other platforms, tapmad is certainly the best app available in the market where you can watch all the matches of this series and their highlights in HD video quality.