Australia vs Pakistan ODI Series 2024: Schedule, Squads, Telecast
Australia will play host to Pakistan in six white-ball matches, beginning with a three-match ODI series starting Monday, November 4. The ODI games will take place over a week at three different venues. The series opener will be held at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), with the second ODI set for Adelaide Oval on Friday, November 8, and the final match scheduled for Sunday, November 10, in Perth.
Australia’s squad welcomes back captain Pat Cummins and all-rounder Marcus Stoinis, with key players like Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Glenn Maxwell, Mitchell Starc, and Josh Hazlewood in the lineup. Young talents Cooper Connolly and Jake Fraser-McGurk retain their spots, while Aaron Hardie looks to build on his impressive showing against England.
Pakistan has named Mohammad Rizwan as captain, alongside returning players Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi, and Naseem Shah. The squad also includes Kamran Ghulam, Aamir Jamal, Arafat Minhas, Faisal Akram, Haseebullah, Muhammad Irfan Khan, and Saim Ayub.
In their ODI history, Australia leads with 70 wins out of 105 matches, while Pakistan has won 34, with one game ending in a tie.
Series Schedule for AUS vs PAK ODIs 2024
- November 4, Monday: 1st ODI – Melbourne – 9 AM IST
- November 8, Friday: 2nd ODI – Adelaide – 9 AM IST
- November 10, Sunday: 3rd ODI – Perth – 9 AM IST
Broadcast and Streaming Details
The series will air on Star Sports 1 in India, with live streaming on Disney+ Hotstar. In Pakistan, A Sports will broadcast the games, and streaming will be available on Tamasha.
Commentary Team
The commentary team for the series includes Adam Gilchrist, Michael Vaughan, David Warner, Mark Howard, Mark Waugh, Kerry O’Keeffe, and Wasim Akram.