PAK vs AUS LIVE: Pakistan aims to WIN ODI Series against Australia – After suffering the test series loss on the final day of the final day, Pakistan is determined to win the limited over series against Australia. A total of three ODI matches and a one-off T20I will be played between the two nations. Pakistan would be looking to win the white-ball series and consolidate its position in the ICC ODI World Cup. Follow PAK vs AUS Live Updates on InsideSport.IN
Crucial ICC Cricket World Cup Super League points will be up for grabs in the ODI series, with Pakistan looking to move up the table. The hosts are currently placed 10th in the standings with 60 points from nine games, and should they be swept in the series, it could possibly see them scrambling for automatic qualification for the World Cup next year in India.
PAK vs AUS LIVE: Pakistan targets WIN in ODI Series vs Australia, defeat can DENT their chances to QUALIFY DIRECTLY for ICC ODI World Cup
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Playing at home and at full strength, Pakistan will not have a better chance to scale up the table and will be looking at the ICC ODI Player of the Year and captain Babar Azam to lead the way against the Aussies.
Australia too are precariously placed in CWCSL standings, currently placed 7th in the table with 60 points from nine games. They come into the series after a long lay-off from ODIs – they last played West Indies in July 2021.
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Our Aussies seal a 115-run victory to win the series and claim the inaugural Benaud-Qadir Trophy! #PAKvAUS pic.twitter.com/otcq5X7XG5
— Cricket Australia (@CricketAus) March 25, 2022
They will be without the services of several of their key players too, with Steve Smith, Mitchell Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, and David Warner all unavailable due to a variety of reasons.
In their absence, Australia will expect senior players such as Aaron Finch and Marcus Stoinis to step up in the crucial series.
PAK vs AUS LIVE: Pakistan targets WIN in ODI Series vs Australia, defeat can DENT their chances to QUALIFY DIRECTLY for ICC ODI World Cup
The last time the two sides faced off in the bilateral series was in March 2019, when Australia whitewashed Pakistan 5-0 in the UAE. Bar the last two games which were close, the visitors registered convincing victories in the rest of the games. Aaron Finch led the way with 451 runs in the five matches.The two sides then clashed in the 2019 ICC Men’s World Cup in Taunton. On the back of David Warner’s century, Australia posted a massive total of 307. Despite the lower-order resistance, Pakistan fell short in their chase and were bowled out for 266.
Australia captain Aaron Finch: “It’s a great opportunity for guys to put their hands up and really build a case for their long-term spot in the squad. The excitement of having a younger side is huge, as well. It’s about guys taking their opportunities when they present themselves. There’s going to be difficult times throughout the series, but really excited for these guys to get an opportunity.”
Match Details
Match: Pakistan vs Australia, 1st ODI
Date and Time: Tuesday 29th March 2022 at 03:30 PM IST
Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
Live Streaming: SonyLiv App
PAK vs AUS LIVE: Pakistan targets WIN in ODI Series vs Australia, defeat can DENT their chances to QUALIFY DIRECTLY for ICC ODI World Cup
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