Mon Nov 04 07:44:42 UTC 2024: ## Babar Azam Struggles Again as Pakistan Stumbles in Melbourne ODI
**Melbourne, Australia:** Pakistan’s tour of Australia got off to a shaky start in the first ODI at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, with their star batsman Babar Azam failing to deliver once again.
The Pakistan captain, who has been in a slump throughout 2024, looked to be finding some form early on, but his innings was cut short by a clever delivery from Adam Zampa. Zampa, brought on by captain Pat Cummins, spun a delivery that deceived Babar, leaving him stranded on 37 runs.
Earlier, Pakistan’s innings was disrupted by early wickets. Sam Ayub was dismissed for just one run by Mitchell Starc, and both Abdullah Shafique and Ayub failed to make any significant impact.
This latest failure marks a continued struggle for Babar, who has not scored a century this year and has failed to even reach a half-century in Test matches.
The first ODI saw Pakistan struggling to maintain a strong score, leaving the series opener in doubt.
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