Mar 29 - Mar 29, 2022
15:30 IST / 10:00 GMT
Gaddafi Stadium - Lahore, Pakistan
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The Test series between Pakistan and Australia fluctuated from dull periods and sessions to very entertaining final day's play and they now move into the ODI fixtures. This is the first of three games in this series, all being played at the Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore. Read on as we preview the opening day-night match. The game begins at 15:00 local time.
Pakistan refused to lie down and die in the Test Matches in spite of finding themselves in tough positions on a couple of occasions. They are an excellent white ball side and will be confident of getting off to a winning start.
Australia are not at full strength for this series but still have a host of talented players to call upon. Some of the players will not have been playing in the Tests so may lack match practice in local conditions.
Sony Sports Network will broadcast the series in India with PTV showing it in Pakistan. Sky Cricket will show the game in the UK.
Live Streaming: Fans can stream the match on Sony LIV and SkyGo.
With humidity levels to increase as the game progresses, we predict that both skippers will choose to field first and avoid having to bowl with a wet ball later in the match.
We expect to see a pitch full of bounce and pace with a quick outfield in Lahore. We would not be surprised if both teams post totals over 300 in this game.
The match will begin under sunny skies with the temperature at 37 degrees before falling to the mid-20s under clear night skies towards the end.
Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds, and match prediction for Pakistan vs Australia 1st ODI Match 2022
Pakistan are not far from full strength for this ODI with only Mohammad Nawaz having to withdraw from the initially selected squad for the series. Star all-rounder Shadab Khan is also expected to miss at least this opening game with a groin injury.
Pakistan have not played an ODI since July 2021 when they lost 3-0 in England.
Imam-ul-Haq, Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Mohammad Wasim, Usman Qadir Hasan Ali, Khushdil Shah, Saud Shakheel, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Shahnawaz Dahani
There are plenty of big name Australian players missing this series including Steve Smith, David Warner, Glen Maxwell, Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood. However, they will still put out a very talented and competitive XI in this opener.
Australia have been inconsistent in recent ODIs but have not played in this format since July 2021.
Aaron Finch (c), Travis Head, Alex Carey (wk), Marnus Labuschagne, Mitchell Marsh, Cameron Green, Sean Abbott, Ashton Agar, Adam Zampa, Jason Behrendorff, Nathan Ellis
Australia have won 15 of the last 16 ODIs between the sides but none of these have taken place in Pakistan.
| Matches Played | PAK Won | AUS Won | Tie | NR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 104 | 32 | 68 | 1 | 3 |
| Last 5 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
The home side come into this opening game of the series as favourites with the bookies.
Pakistan have some exceptional batters in their line-up and we saw in the Test series that they are more comfortable in these conditions than many of their Australian counterparts.
Babar Azam, Imam ul-Haq and Mohammad Rizwan are our batting tips for Pakistan. ul-Haq averages 49.34 from 46 ODIs with seven centuries.
Aaron Finch, Marnus Labuschagne and Alex Carey are our batting recommendations for Australia. Labuschagne has one century and three 50s in this format from 12 innings.
For Pakistan, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Hasan Ali and Usman Qadir are our bowling tips. Ali took 5-51 at Lord’s against England in his next to last ODI appearance.
For Australia, Adam Zampa, Sean Abbott and Ashton Agar are our bowling tips. Zampa is 3 wickets away from bringing up 100 ODI dismissals.
The recent Test series lived up to expectations and it was not decided until the final session of the final day. However, we expect the ODIs to be more one-sided. Our prediction is that Pakistan will be stronger with both bat and ball and will take a 1-0 lead in the series.
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