Mon Nov 04 12:52:52 UTC 2024: ## Mitchell Starc Reaches Milestone as Australia Edges Past Pakistan in First ODI
**Sydney, Australia:** Australia secured a thrilling two-wicket victory over Pakistan in the first One Day International (ODI) of the series, with Mitchell Starc achieving a significant milestone during the match.
Starc, known for his fierce pace and swing, made early inroads into the Pakistan batting order, dismissing openers Sam Ayub and Abdullah Shafique with the new ball. This achievement saw him become only the sixth Australian bowler to claim 100 wickets in ODIs on home soil, joining a prestigious list that includes Brett Lee, Glenn McGrath, Shane Warne, Craig McDermott, and Steve Waugh.
Starc finished with impressive figures of 3 for 33 in his 10 overs, also dismissing Mohammad Rizwan, the top-scorer for Pakistan with 44 runs. Pakistan, after a decent start, ultimately faltered to a score of 203 all out in 46.4 overs, with Babar Azam contributing 37 runs.
Australia, set a target of 204, faced a challenging chase. Despite losing wickets at regular intervals, Josh Inglis’s 49 runs and Steve Smith’s 44 runs were crucial in guiding Australia home in 33.3 overs with eight wickets down.
This victory marks a positive start for Australia in the series, while Pakistan will be looking to regroup and bounce back in the remaining matches. The series promises to be a thrilling encounter between two formidable teams.
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