**Australia vs Pakistan:
Third Men's One-
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In an early breakthrough, Naseem has dismissed Fraser-McGurk, who played a loose shot away from his body, resulting in a thick edge. The young Australian batsman has struggled throughout the series, falling cheaply for the third time.
**3rd Over: Australia 20-0 (Short 7, Fraser-McGurk 7)**
Left-arm bowler Shaheen is operating around the wicket, successfully getting the ball to shape away from Short. The opener manages to push a straighter, fuller delivery to mid-off for a couple of runs. It’s a tidy over, and for the first time in the series, Australia’s opening pair has survived past the third over.
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Question 1: What is the significance of the match being discussed in the article?
Answer: The match is the third and final one-day international (ODI) in the series between Australia and Pakistan, taking place at Optus Stadium in Perth.
Question 2: What time does play start for this match?
Answer: Play starts at 11:30 am local time in Perth, which is 2:30 pm AEDT.
Question 3: Who took the first wicket in the match, and how did it happen?
Answer: Naseem took the first wicket by dismissing Fraser-McGurk, who edged the ball due to poor foot movement, resulting in a thick edge.
Question 4: How did Australia's opening pair perform in the early overs of the match?
Answer: Australia's opening pair managed to survive past the third over for the first time in the series, with Short and Fraser-McGurk both scoring 7 runs at that point.