Australia managed a 16th consecutive Test victory over Pakistan on home soil, overcoming a challenge by the tourists to win by 79 runs late on Day 4. While many players made key contributions, Patrick James Cummins stood out the most. His second career ten-wicket haul in one of his best ever performances was crucial for the win. Mitchell Marsh, Alex Carey, and Josh Hazlewood also played significant roles in the match. On the flip side, Travis Head had a tough time, while Nathan Lyon struggled with his bowling. Captain Pat Cummins’ performance was outstanding and earned him the title of player of the match. He ended 2023 with 35 wickets at the MCG and played a crucial role in both innings. He made the crucial breakthroughs for Australia on multiple occasions. David Warner, Usman Khawaja, and Steve Smith all had some disappointing performances, while Marnus Labuschagne’s performance was more typical of his class. Mitchell Starc also faced challenges, but made some important contributions. Alex Carey’s resilience was noteworthy as well. Although the team faced plenty of challenges, they managed to secure the win.