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Pitch under scrutiny as Pakistan face Australia in series-deciding third ODI
Ahead of the must-win third ODI on Thursday, pitch preparation and top-order failures dominate the pre-match conversation
Jun 03, 2026
Jun 03, 2026
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Ahead of the must-win third ODI on Thursday, pitch preparation and top-order failures dominate the pre-match conversation
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