Rawalpindi, May 30 -- Pakistan captain Shaheen Afridi won the toss and opted to bowl first against Australia in the first ODI of the three-match series, at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Saturday. Notably, the series marks a crucial preparation for both teams ahead of the next year's ODI World Cup.

After winning the toss, Shaheen Afridi said Pakistan chose to bowl first because the pitch looks slow and low, and that the team looks to take advantage of the conditions. He also highlighted the significance of Pakistan playing their 1,000th ODI, calling it a proud and special milestone for the country.

"We will bowl first. The pitch is a bit slow and low. We were expecting a bit more. The light was not good. We will try to make the most ...