Mon Nov 04 15:24:57 UTC 2024: ## Starc Shines as Australia Dominates Pakistan in MCG Test
**Melbourne, Australia:** Australian fast bowler Mitchell Starc delivered a stellar performance on the first day of the first Test against Pakistan at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, dismantling the Pakistani top order and leaving them reeling.
Starc, known for his fiery pace and accuracy, claimed three crucial wickets including the key dismissals of openers Abdullah Shafique and Saim Ayub, leaving Pakistan struggling at 118-5. His disciplined spell included 3 maiden overs and a total of 3/33, with a particularly effective powerplay spell of 2/11 in 5 overs.
His first victim, Ayub, was dismissed on the fourth ball of the third over, misjudging a good-length delivery and getting bowled. Shafique followed four overs later, edging a bouncer onto the stumps, caught behind by Josh Inglis.
The Australian team, having elected to bowl first, capitalized on Starc’s brilliance, creating a formidable start and putting Pakistan on the back foot. With Starc’s potent spell and the Australian bowlers’ overall dominance, Pakistan will need a remarkable turnaround to avoid a humiliating defeat in this first test match.
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