The highly anticipated clash between Australia and Pakistan in the first Test match, scheduled to kick off on December 14 at Perth, is all set to entertain cricket enthusiasts. The stage is set at a cricketing fortress, Perth - which has hosted some of the history-making battles, to make this match even more memorable. The Australian cricket team, led by the charismatic Pat Cummins, is riding high on confidence after a successful run in recent periods. The squad boasts a balanced mix of experienced campaigners and emerging talents. With a formidable pace attack and a solid batting lineup, Australia will be aiming to extend their dominance at home. Under the leadership of Pat Cummins, Australia recently dominated in India at the ODI World Cup where they beat the formidable India (host) to confidently win the title. 

Australia will get into the game with a sturdy lineup to put on a profoundly gigantic performance. Pakistan, however, will be under the leadership of their new skipper Shan Masood who took up the captaincy reins after Babar Azam stepped down from captaincy in all formats following the defeat at the ODI World Cup 2023. Nonetheless, Pakistan arrive in Australia with a sense of optimism and determination. The team has been undergoing a tremendous practice in order to keep themselves fully loaded for the challenge. Pakistan’s young talent coupled with experienced players are expected to put up a tough fight. Pakistan's bowling strength, particularly in the spin department, might pose challenges for the Australian batsmen. Pakistan, meanwhile, have suffered a fresh blow with Abrar Ahmed being ruled out of the first Test. All in all, both teams boast a highly skilled set of players. The first game gets underway at Perth on December 14. The game is going to be a huge spectacle which will further set the tone for upcoming encounter in the series.

Pakistan Playing XI: Abdullah Shafique, Imam-ul-Haq, Shan Masood (c), Babar Azam, Saud Shakeel, Sarfaraz Ahmed (wk), Salman Ali Agha,  Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Aamer Jamal, Khurram Shahzad

Australia Playing XI: David Warner, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Travis Head, Mitch Marsh, Alex Carey (wk), Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins (c), Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazlewood