Pakistan vs. Australia: Aaron Finch and Company Looking to Win

Australia would be taking on Pakistan in the 1st ODI international, which would be played at the iconic Gadafi Stadium, Lahore. Australia is touring Pakistan after two decades with a full-strength squad led by Aaron Finch. After winning the test series 1-0, Australia would be looking to keep their consistent track record up to the mark and defeat Pakistan. On the other hand, Pakistan, under the captaincy of Baber Azam, would come out confident and play fearless cricket.

Pakistan has always played competitive and decent cricket at home. For the upcoming encounter, many new names have joined the ODI team, looking to make an impact on full strength Australian squad. With the likes of Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Rizwan, Babar Azam, Hassan Ali, and Mohammad Wasim Jr on the side, Pakistan looks like a complete package.

• Babar Azam;
• Fakhar Zaman;
• Mohammad Rizwan;
• Hassan Ali;
• Mohammad Wasim Jr.

Be it any tour, Australians have always played unmatched cricket and attacked from the word go! For the upcoming ODI, Australians would be relying upon their firepower openers and top-order batsman, who would come out all guns blazing. Conditions might keep Australians of color in the first ODI, making Pakistan the favorite of winning. With Starc, and Hazlewood in the bowling lineup, Australia would be coming hard at the opposition.

• Aaron Finch;
• Mitchel Marsh;
• Marcus Stonis;
• Alex Cary;
• Adam Zampa.

Considering the situation and home advantage in favor of Pakistan, Australia might struggle in the series opener. Moreover, Pakistan has a quality batting lineup, which can play some attacking cricket.

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