India, May 30 -- The stage is set for the three-match ODI series between Pakistan and Australia, beginning Saturday, May 30. Both teams will look to fine-tune their skills ahead of the 50-over World Cup, set to be played next year in South Africa, Namibia and Zimbabwe. Australia haven't sent their full-strength squad for the Pakistan tour, as the likes of Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, and Josh Hazlewood were playing in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026. Mitchell Marsh was set to lead the side, but a last-minute injury paved the way for Josh Inglis to be named the skipper.

The first ODI between the two teams will be Pakistan's 1,000th game in the 50-over format. Speaking of the head-to-head record between Pakistan and Australia, the two...