In a disappointing start for Pakistan, the team’s openers struggled to establish a solid foundation in the first One Day International (ODI) against Australia. Batting first after winning the toss, Pakistan faced a challenging opening spell from the Australian bowlers, who capitalized on early movement and bounce.
Fakhar Zaman was the first to go, dismissed for just 12 runs after edging a delivery from Mitchell Starc to the slips. His early departure put pressure on the batting lineup, and his partner, Imam-ul-Haq, soon followed suit, falling for 15 runs as he was caught behind off Josh Hazlewood’s bowling.
With Pakistan at 27 for 2, the middle order was tasked with stabilizing the innings against a potent Australian attack, which looked to build on their early success. The team will need to regroup quickly to put together a competitive score and set the stage for the rest of the match.
Fans will be hoping for a strong performance from the middle and lower order to recover from this rocky start as the match progresses.
