Led by new skipper Mohammad Rizwan, Pakistan is all set to clash with Australia in a limited-over series. The Pakistan tour of Australia 2024 will observe three ODIs and three T20Is. AUS vs PAK 1st ODI takes place on Monday, November 4, at Melbourne Cricket Ground in Australia.
Pat Cummins has the reins of the Australian team, which is known for their dominance on home soil. If we glance at ODI records between both sides, Australia have defeated Pakistan in 37 games out of 56 at home.
Even at Melbourne Cricket Stadium, the home team has crushed the Men-in-Green in 10 games and lost only 4 out of 14. Ahead of AUS vs PAK 1st ODI, below are the weather and pitch reports for the match.
AUS vs PAK Weather Report And Pitch Report Of Melbourne Cricket Ground–1st ODI, Pakistan tour of Australia 2024
AUS vs PAK Weather Report Of Melbourne
The Australia vs Pakistan 1st ODI takes place in Melbourne City in Australia on Monday, November 4. According to reports, the temperature of the city will be 19° Celcius during the day and 9° Celcius at night.
The sky will be cloudy during the day but clear at night. Chances of rain are 3% during the day and 7% at night. The humidity will be 55% in the day and 73% at night.
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AUS vs PAK Pitch Analysis
The Australia vs Pakistan 1st ODI takes place at Melbourne Cricket Stadium in Australia. According to stats, it is a high-scoring ground. The average 1st innings total is 221 while the average 2nd innings total is 194.
MCG stadium has witnessed 160 games so far, out of which, teams batting first have won 78 games while teams batting second have won 77 matches.
The average 1st innings total is 221 while the average 2nd innings total is 194. Australia holds the record for the highest-ever total of 355/5 at the stadium.
Australian pitches are flat and considered batting-friendly. Melbourne Stadium has a drop-in pitch. Pacers usually get more advantage than spinners at the stadium.
Weather Impact on AUS vs PAK Game
The AUS vs PAK 1st ODI begins at 2:30 PM according to the local time. Since there is just a 3-7% chance of rain in Melbourne on Monday, November 4, the match won’t be affected by rain. Hence, the weather will not impact the first ODI between Australia and Pakistan.
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Conclusion
The weather will not impact the 1st ODI between Australia and Pakistan as there is almost no chance of rain at the venue. The match is expected to be a high-scoring one as batters always dominate Australian pitches. Pacers always have a better advantage than spinners at Melbourne Cricket Stadium.
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