Third ODI: Pakistan opt to field first in series decider against Australia

 

Hosts are being led by Josh Inglis in third ODI at Perth's Optus Stadium

By Sports Desk
November 10, 2024
Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan (centre) pictured alongside Australian skipper during the toss for the third ODI at Optus Stadium in Perth on November 10, 2024. — Facebook@PakistanCricketBoard
Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan (centre) pictured alongside Australian skipper during the toss for the third ODI at Optus Stadium in Perth on November 10, 2024. — Facebook@PakistanCricketBoard

PERTH: Pakistan on Sunday won the toss and chose to field first in the third and last ODI against Australia at Perth's Optus Stadium in what will be the series decider.

With Pakistan making a comeback at the Adelaide Oval to win the second ODI after losing the first match after a nail-biting contest at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).

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