Arafat Minhas, on his ODI debut, claimed a remarkable 5 for 32, leading Pakistan to bowl Australia out for 200 in Rawalpindi.

Babar Azam returns as Australia, missing key players, focus on testing combinations in subcontinental conditions ahead of the 2027 ODI World Cup.

Arafat Minhas became the first Pakistani to take five wickets on his one-day international debut as Pakistan spun Australia out for 200 in the first ODI in Rawalpindi on Saturday.

Arafat Minhas claimed a record 5-32 on his one-day international debut, helping Pakistan bowl out Australia for 200 in 44.1 overs on a spin-friendly Rawalpindi pitch.

Pakistan cricket team batter Babar Azam played a pivotal knock versus Australia in the 1st ODI held at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi

Arafat Minhas, on his ODI debut, claimed a remarkable 5 for 32, leading Pakistan to bowl Australia out for 200 in Rawalpindi.

Pakistan chased down the target in 42.3 overs for a memorable win in their 1,000th ODI.

Australia struggled to live with the 21-year-old debutants canny line and flight as he became the first Pakistan player to bank a five-for on his ODI debut.

Minhas’ five-for on debut and Babar’s 69 seal Pakistan’s 1,000th ODI triumph

Pakistan out-spun Australia by five wickets in the first one-day international in Rawalpindi on Saturday. | Cricket

Arafat Minhas took five wickets on debut and hit the winning runs for Pakistan to beat an under-strength Australia by five wickets.

May 31 : Australian batter Matt Renshaw praised spinner Arafat Minhas after the teenager led Pakistan to a comfortable five-wicket win over Australia on his one-day international…

Babar struck 69 from 94 deliveries for his 38th ODI half-century

Pakistan leads 1-0 after exploiting Australia's struggles against spin in Rawalpindi, with debutant Arafat Minhas dismantling their top order on a slow, turning pitch.