Mitchell Starc Takes 100th ODI Wicket at Home

In the first ODI against Pakistan, Australian pacer Mitchell Starc achieved a significant milestone by claiming his 100th wicket on home soil, joining legends like Brett Lee and Glenn McGrath. Starc showcased his exceptional bowling skills, dismissing debutant Saim Ayub and Abdullah Shafique, finishing with impressive figures of 3/33. His early strikes reduced Pakistan to 43 for 2 within 11 overs, with Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan attempting to stabilize the innings. Rizwan scored 44 runs before being dismissed, while Babar managed 37. The match marked a new chapter for Pakistan, featuring Rizwan as captain after Babar stepped down, and included a new Australian opening partnership due to player absences. Starc's performance underlined his status as a key player for Australia in ODIs.