The first ODI will be played in Rawalpindi, while the second and third matches will take place at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. All matches will start at 4:30pm Pakistan Standard Time.
Pakistan’s historic 1000th ODI appearance marks a major milestone in the country’s cricket journey. Shaheen Shah Afridi will lead the Pakistan side, while Josh Inglis will captain Australia.
Pakistan and Australia have played 111 ODIs against each other so far. Pakistan won the previous two ODI series against Australia by 2-1 margins, boosting the team’s confidence ahead of the new contest.
For the first time in Pakistan, the Pakistan Cricket Board will provide live streaming through PCB Live, while fans will also be able to watch the matches live on PTV Sports.
The commentary panel for the series includes Aamir Sohail, Ramiz Raja, Bazid Khan, Urooj Mumtaz, and Greg Blewett.
Captain Shaheen Shah Afridi described Pakistan’s 1000th ODI as a special moment for the entire team. He said Australia remains one of the strongest teams in world cricket and matches against them are always highly competitive.
He added that the players worked hard during the training camp and the squad is fully determined to achieve success in the series. According to Shaheen, victories in the previous two ODI series against Australia have strengthened the team’s morale, while strong support from fans in Rawalpindi and Lahore always motivates the players.
