PAK vs AUS 1st ODI, Cricket Tips: Australia will be on a tour of Pakistan for three ODIs. The Men in Yellow have rested their senior players like Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Travis Head, and Josh Hazlewood to manage the workload.
Meanwhile, Mitchell Marsh has been ruled out after sustaining an injury. That has left Josh Inglis to lead the side. The first ODI will kick off on Saturday at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium at 5 PM IST. Australia have an inexperienced side, and they will look to challenge the hosts.
Shaheen Afridi will have the responsbility to lead the side, which will see Babar Azam and Naseem Shah making their comebacks. Pakistan won the last ODI series against Australia and will look to start this series with a win.
PAK vs AUS: Match Details
Date: May 30, 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 5:00 PM IST
Venue: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
PAK vs AUS: Live Streaming Details
In India, fans can watch the action through the FanCode streaming platform, which is available for the paid users.
PAK vs AUS: Head-to-Head in ODI
Total Matches: 112
Pakistan: 36
Australia: 71
No-result: 04
Tied: 01
PAK vs AUS: Ground Pitch Report
The wicket in Rawalpindi is flat and good for batting. This surface is expected to be dry, and spinners will come in handy with the old ball. The bounce and carry from the wicket are good, and batters can use them to good effect. The team that bats second gets more out of the wicket.
PAK vs AUS: Possible XIs
Pakistan: Shamyl Hussain, Sahibzada Farhan, Maaz Sadaqat, Babar Azam, Salman Ali Agha, Shadab Khan, Ghazi Ghori (wk), Shaheen Afridi (c), Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed
Australia: Josh Inglis (C), Matthew Short, Marnus Labuschangne, Cameron Green, Cooper Connolly, Matt Renshaw, Alex Carey (wk), Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Riley Meredith, Billy Stanlake
PAK vs AUS: Player to Watch Out For
Probable Best Batter
Babar Azam has been in good form, and he will be looking to produce a match-winning knock. For Australia, captain Josh Inglis is coming off a good IPL 2026 and is in good form.
Probable Best Bowler
Abrar Ahmed has been a tough bowler, and he will be difficult to face for the visitors. For Australia, Adam Zampa will be the key, as he can get good purchase from the wicket.
Today Match Prediction: Australia have an inexperienced side, and it will be tough for them. We predict Pakistan to win the first ODI.
Disclaimer: The prediction or cricket tips are purely based on the understanding and research of the writer. So kindly make sure to consider the points above while making your predictions.
