Pakistan’perspective key, Saim Ayub, He faced a rough start in the ODI series against Australiaace falls victim to the speedster Mitchell Starc In the opening game at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Monday (November 4).
Saim Ayub’s early dismissal marks a disappointing ODI start
With high expectations and a significant opportunity to make an impact, Ayub managed just one run before falling to the experienced Starc in what proved to be the game-defining moment. The dismissal came in the third over of Pakistan’s innings after the Australian skipper Pat Cummins taking advantage of the early conditions, he chose the bowl first. Cummins and Starc maintained a tight line and pace, stifling scoring opportunities for the openers, building pressure with every delivery.
A delivery by Mitchell Starc that disturbs Ayub
Starc’s skill with the new ball was on full display when he set up Ayyub’s downfall. Approaching across the wicket, Starc began with a backhand shot, testing his technique and reflexes, pushing Ayub into the defence. The pressure mounted as Starc, known for his lethal strokes and subtle variations, straightened his length in the fourth ball.
He escalated it further and lured Job into a failed drive. Wanting to break the shackles, the left-hander threw a disbelieving shot. The ball swerved inwards just enough to catch the inside edge of Ayub’s wound before it rattled the stumps. Ayoub’s short bursts came to an abrupt end.
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Babar Azam steps in to stabilize Pakistan’s innings
After Ayub’s premature dismissal in the third over, Pakistan’s innings needed to stabilize quickly. Babar Azamthe cornerstone and captain of the team, stepped out to join Abdullah Shafiq in the middle. Australia’s bowlers, led by the ever-threatening Starc and supported by captain Cummins, kept the pressure on with regular lines and lengths.
Shafique tried to build on the innings but fell for 12 runs in the 7th over. Josh English From Starc’s bowling. 24/2 With Pakistan, Babar showed his usual composure and took charge, finding timely boundaries to push the score forward. cooperates with Mohammad RizvanBabar made a confident 37 off 41 balls. But later Babar succumbed to it Adam Zampasly twist of. Both high-end pastries are gone, Mohammad Rizvan and Kamran Ghulam Now struggling at 68/3 in 18 overs, Pakistan need to form a crucial partnership to revive the innings.
