In a thrilling first ODI match at Rawalpindi, Arafat Minhas shone with a remarkable debut performance, taking five wickets and helping Pakistan defeat Australia by five wickets. Minhas, a 21-year-old left-arm spinner, recorded figures of 5 for 32, marking him as the first Pakistan bowler to achieve a five-wicket haul on ODI debut. His efforts were pivotal in restricting Australia to 200 runs in 44.1 overs. Despite a solid start by Australian openers, Minhas's introduction shifted the momentum, leading to a middle-order collapse. In response, Pakistan faced early setbacks but Babar Azam and Ghazi Ghori steadied the innings with a significant 127-run partnership for the third wicket. Babar scored 69 runs, while Ghori contributed a vital 65 runs. Pakistan successfully chased down the target with 45 balls remaining, with Minhas sealing the victory with a six, earning him the Player-of-the-Match title.