<p>Australia captain Pat Cummins led his team to a narrow two-wicket win over Pakistan in the first ODI at the MCG on Monday (Nov 4). Cummins, who returned to the Australian colours for the first time since the T20 World Cup in the Americas, picked two wickets and scored an unbeaten 32 to guide his team over the winning line.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Asked to bat first at the ‘G’, Pakistan lost both openers to Mitchell Starc, with the premier seamer removing Saim Ayub first, bowled on just one. Abdullah Shafique departed soon after, with Babar Azam and newly-appointed white-ball captain Mohammad Rizwan steadying the ship with a 39-run stand.</p>

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<p>Adam Zampa removed Babar on 37 before Cummins bagged Kamran Ghulam's wicket on just five to put Pakistan’s back against the wall. Rizwan held one end but failed to get his team past a fighting total.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Handy contributions from the tail, including gritty 20s from debutant Irfan Khan (22) and Shaheen Afridi (24) and a brilliant run-a-ball 40 from returning Naseem Shah, helped Pakistan cross the 200-run-mark but got all out soon after.</p>

<h2>Australia won, somehow</h2>

<p>Matthew Short and Jake Fraser-McGurk’s opening stand was short-lived as Pakistan quicks Shaheen and Naseem were back among the wickets inside the first ten overs. The middle-order duo of Steve Smith and keeper-batter Josh Inglis added 85 runs for the third wicket, helping Australia sit comfortably in the run-chase; however, four quick wickets in the next four overs brought Pakistan back into the game.</p>

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<p>Rauf, a T20 specialist, made inroads with three wickets, including removing Smith, Marnus Labuschagne and Glenn Maxwell on a first-ball duck.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Though all-rounders Aaron Hardie and Sean Abbott did their bit to avoid embarrassment in Australia’s first home game of the summer, they departed soon after, putting pressure back on the hosts.</p>

<p>Cummins joined the party and, for the nth time in his career, made handy contribution&nbsp;with the bat at the end to see his team home. Alongside his bowling partner Starc, Cummins scored 32* to win the match for Australia with two wickets remaining.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Australia leads the three-match ODI series 1-0, with Adelaide scheduled to host the second game on Sunday (Nov. 8).&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Australia captain Pat Cummins led his team to a narrow two-wicket win over Pakistan in the first ODI at the MCG on Monday (Nov 4). Cummins, who returned to the Australian colours for the first time since the T20 World Cup in the Americas, picked two wickets and scored an unbeaten 32 to guide his team over the winning line.

Australia captain Pat Cummins led his team to a narrow two-wicket win over Pakistan in the first ODI at the MCG on Monday (Nov 4). Cummins, who returned to the Australian colours for the first time since the T20 World Cup in the Americas, picked two wickets and scored an unbeaten 32 to guide his team over the winning line. Asked to bat first at the ‘G’, Pakistan lost both openers to Mitchell Starc, with the premier seamer removing Saim Ayub first, bowled on just one. Abdullah Shafique departed soon after, with Babar Azam and newly-appointed white-ball captain Mohammad Rizwan steadying the ship with a 39-run stand. Starc gets the ball rolling! #AUSvPAK pic.twitter.com/CYXcVECkj1 — cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) November 4, 2024 × Adam Zampa removed Babar on 37 before Cummins bagged Kamran Ghulam's wicket on just five to put Pakistan’s back against the wall. Rizwan held one end but failed to get his team past a fighting total. ALSO READ: BGT 2024/25: More miseries for India? Rohit Sharma 'not sure' of his participation for Perth Test Handy contributions from the tail, including gritty 20s from debutant Irfan Khan (22) and Shaheen Afridi (24) and a brilliant run-a-ball 40 from returning Naseem Shah, helped Pakistan cross the 200-run-mark but got all out soon after. Australia won, somehow Matthew Short and Jake Fraser-McGurk’s opening stand was short-lived as Pakistan quicks Shaheen and Naseem were back among the wickets inside the first ten overs. The middle-order duo of Steve Smith and keeper-batter Josh Inglis added 85 runs for the third wicket, helping Australia sit comfortably in the run-chase; however, four quick wickets in the next four overs brought Pakistan back into the game. Put away in trademark fashion! #AUSvPAK pic.twitter.com/S0bE6ZiAGA — cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) November 4, 2024 × Rauf, a T20 specialist, made inroads with three wickets, including removing Smith, Marnus Labuschagne and Glenn Maxwell on a first-ball duck. Though all-rounders Aaron Hardie and Sean Abbott did their bit to avoid embarrassment in Australia’s first home game of the summer, they departed soon after, putting pressure back on the hosts. Cummins joined the party and, for the nth time in his career, made handy contribution with the bat at the end to see his team home. Alongside his bowling partner Starc, Cummins scored 32* to win the match for Australia with two wickets remaining. Australia leads the three-match ODI series 1-0, with Adelaide scheduled to host the second game on Sunday (Nov. 8). (With inputs from agencies)

Captain Pat Cummins leads Australia to narrow win over Pakistan in first ODI at MCG

<p>Australia played a few debutants in the first ODI against West Indies in Melbourne on Friday, with seamer Xavier Bartlett shining bright, picking up four wickets for 17 runs in nine overs. The fifties from three of the top four ensured the hosts won the match by eight wickets remaining.</p>

<p>Australia elected to bowl first after winning the toss at the MCG. Bartlett picked three wickets inside the first ten overs, including removing both openers and Captain Shai Hope (on just 12).&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Four early wickets kept the touring West Indies on the backfoot, but a 110-run-stand by Keacy Carty and Roston Chase brought them back in the game.</p>

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<p>Although handy contributions from the lower order helped them cross the 200-run-mark, twin wickets to all-rounders Cameron Green and Sean Abbott saw Australia dismiss West Indies on 231 inside 49 overs.</p>

<h2>Experienced top-order sees Australia through</h2>

<p>After losing Travis Head early inside the first over on just four, Josh Inglis took the attacking approach and went after the seamers straightaway. While he whacked ten boundaries during his 43-ball 65-run stay at the crease, the sound of the sole six he hit got everyone talking.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Though Inglis got mocked for missing a simple run-out chance earlier in the first innings, his pacey knock gave Australia the right momentum in the chase.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Green and Smith took the charge and went for the total. Both completed their respective fifties and helped Australia cross the winning line with eight wickets remaining.</p>

<p>With the win, the hosts also took a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.</p>

<h3>Grateful Bartlett reflects on a perfect start</h3>

<p>Having achieved success at the domestic level, Bartlett shined on his ODI debut and reflected on his performance, including his first wicket.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Amazing way to start, amazing to contribute to a win,” Bartlett said after winning the Player of the Match award.</p>

<p>“Couldn’t ask for much more, lucky it hit the stumps (on his first wicket). Been working on it for a few years, built up the courage to bowl it and lucky it came off (on the outswinger)," he added.</p>

<p>“Was great to build some confidence at the Brisbane Heat; very happy to be here. Watched Steve Smith on TV for the last 10 years, to be out there now and be captained by him now is quite surreal,” the right-handed seamer further said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Sydney will host the second ODI on Sunday (Feb 4).</p>


Australia played a few debutants in the first ODI against West Indies in Melbourne on Friday, with seamer Xavier Bartlett shining bright, picking up four wickets for 17 runs in nine overs.

Australia played a few debutants in the first ODI against West Indies in Melbourne on Friday, with seamer Xavier Bartlett shining bright, picking up four wickets for 17 runs in nine overs. The fifties from three of the top four ensured the hosts won the match by eight wickets remaining. Australia elected to bowl first after winning the toss at the MCG. Bartlett picked three wickets inside the first ten overs, including removing both openers and Captain Shai Hope (on just 12). WHAT A PEACH! 🍑 Xavier Bartlett starts his international career with a ripper! #PlayOfTheDay | #AUSvWI pic.twitter.com/CyfNJyvjzS — cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) February 2, 2024 × Four early wickets kept the touring West Indies on the backfoot, but a 110-run-stand by Keacy Carty and Roston Chase brought them back in the game. ALSO READ: IND v ENG: Mixture of right temperament and talent – Fans hail Yashasvi Jaiswal for 2nd Test ton Although handy contributions from the lower order helped them cross the 200-run-mark, twin wickets to all-rounders Cameron Green and Sean Abbott saw Australia dismiss West Indies on 231 inside 49 overs. Experienced top-order sees Australia through After losing Travis Head early inside the first over on just four, Josh Inglis took the attacking approach and went after the seamers straightaway. While he whacked ten boundaries during his 43-ball 65-run stay at the crease, the sound of the sole six he hit got everyone talking. CRUNCHED! You can't hit a cricket ball better than that! #OhWhatAFeeling | #AUSvWI pic.twitter.com/Drl9ITW9C0 — cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) February 2, 2024 × Though Inglis got mocked for missing a simple run-out chance earlier in the first innings, his pacey knock gave Australia the right momentum in the chase. Green and Smith took the charge and went for the total. Both completed their respective fifties and helped Australia cross the winning line with eight wickets remaining. With the win, the hosts also took a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. Grateful Bartlett reflects on a perfect start Having achieved success at the domestic level, Bartlett shined on his ODI debut and reflected on his performance, including his first wicket. “Amazing way to start, amazing to contribute to a win,” Bartlett said after winning the Player of the Match award. “Couldn’t ask for much more, lucky it hit the stumps (on his first wicket). Been working on it for a few years, built up the courage to bowl it and lucky it came off (on the outswinger)," he added. “Was great to build some confidence at the Brisbane Heat; very happy to be here. Watched Steve Smith on TV for the last 10 years, to be out there now and be captained by him now is quite surreal,” the right-handed seamer further said. Sydney will host the second ODI on Sunday (Feb 4).

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