Cummins denies Pakistan a heist to remember as Australia go 1-0 up
A scorching spell from Starc restricted the visitors to 203, but Rauf nearly stole the game away
03/11Result
1st ODI (D/N), Pakistan tour of Australia at Melbourne, Nov 4 2024
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![Pakistan]( "Pakistan")
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![Australia]( "Australia")
204/8 (33.3/50 ov)
Player of the Match
03/11Result
1st ODI (D/N), Pakistan tour of Australia at Melbourne, Nov 4 2024
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![Pakistan]( "Pakistan")
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![Australia]( "Australia")
204/8 (33.3/50 ov)
Player of the Match
Match Day
Rauf rues 'untidy mistakes' as MCG ghosts continue to haunt Pakistan
He was disappointed with Pakistan's sloppiness as they let another close match get away from them
Starc's early-season form is getting people talking
Compared to last summer, the left-armer is in a far better place physically and he was impressive against Pakistan
'Final piece of information' - Cummins makes ODI return but has eye on Australia A
The Australia captain makes his international comeback against Pakistan on Monday but most of the talk remains about what comes later
Preview
Pat Cummins, and Pakistan: welcome back to ODI cricket
The three-match series begins at the MCG, with both teams building towards the Champions Trophy
