1st ODI: Crisis manager Pat Cummins guides Australia to tense win over Pakistan
Australia secured a thrilling two-wicket victory against Pakistan in their ODI series opener at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Pat Cummins once again proved his mettle, steering Australia to victory with an unbeaten 32 after a middle-order collapse. Mitchell Starc was named player of the match for his three crucial wickets, including the dismissals of both Pakistani openers.