AUS vs PAK 1st ODI Results

10:52 AM IST Right then, we have had a fantastic start to the series, and if this match is any indication of what's to come, we are certainly in for an exciting series. By his own admission, it may have been closer than they would have liked, but Pat Cummins and his team will be pleased to have crossed the line. Meanwhile, Pakistan fought valiantly with the ball and can take heart from their spirited performance as they aim for a stronger batting display in the next game. The action now shifts to Adelaide, where Australia will look to seal the series, while Pakistan will be eager to bounce back and set up a series decider in Perth. The second ODI, another day-night affair, is scheduled for Friday, November 8, with the first ball at 3.30 am GMT. Join us early for all the build-up. Until then, take care and goodbye!

10:41 AM IST The captain of Australia, Pat Cummins says that it got a bit tighter than they would have hoped but is happy that they got over the line. Shares that he is happy with the way they bowled. When asked about using eight bowling options, he says that he was trying to keep it interesting and Marnus Labuschagne was always in his ear so he had to have an over. Mentions that they were really good for three-quarters of the game. Feels that when you look to play aggressively, it will not come off always. Ends by saying that there is still room to try and find a couple of partnerships.

10:40 AM IST Mohammed Rizwan, the skipper of Pakistan says that as a captain he wanted his team to fight hard and is happy about that. Adds that bowling from both teams was great. Thanks the crowd for their support they got and appreciates Haris Rauf for the way he bowled and says they let go of a few chances which cost them the game.

10:37 AM IST Mitchell Starc is the PLAYER OF THE MATCH for his brilliance with the ball. He says that it feels good to start the summer off in a positive way. Adds that they were on the hunt for Powerplay wickets and he is glad that he managed to pick up a couple of wickets. Feels that it was a positive effort with the ball but were a little sloppy in the field. States that it was a good wicket and thought that Pakistan were below par. Tells that this is a big summer with a series against India coming up but they still have 5 white-ball games before that.

10:37 AM IST Time for the presentation ceremony...

10:36 AM IST Steve Smith is in for a chat and he says Pakistan bowled really well in the middle and they as a team kept charging hard and kept failing. Adds that the wicket was two-paced with a few balls stopping and skidding off the deck with variable bounce which made it hard to bat on. Appreciates Inglis and says he is batting really well and talks about how good he was feeling out there himself and wanted to stay longer. Concludes that Pat Cummins batted exceptionally under pressure and hopes for him to continue throughout the summer.