Paceman Josh Hazlewood has dismissed suggestions Australia's decision to chop and change their batting line-up has contributed to their recent top-order flops.
Australia's top order has looked shaky for much of the ODI summer, with the team relying on individual brilliance to dig them out of trouble on numerous occasions.
In the series opener against Pakistan at the Gabba, Australia crashed to 5-78 before being rescued by a Matthew Wade century.
And in Sunday's six-wicket loss, Australia were 4-86 before being bowled out for 220.
The 3-0 whitewash of NZ wasn't smooth sailing either, with Australia crashing to 4-92 and 4-73 in games one and three respectively.
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Captain Steve Smith has described the performances as pretty ordinary, and is urging a more patient display in Thursday's clash with Pakistan at the WACA Ground.
Stability definitely hasn't been a theme for Australia in recent times.
David Warner has had three different opening partners already during the ODI summer - Aaron Finch, Travis Head and Usman Khawaja.
George Bailey and Finch were dumped after the NZ series, while Head has batted at No.4, 5 and 6 along with a one-off stint as opener.
Hazlewood said changing the batting order was simply part and parcel of the short-form game.
"The guys bat nearly every position, whether it's T20 or one-day cricket," Hazlewood said on Tuesday.
"Some guys slide up and down. They're pretty used to it.
"Everyone's different, but I don't think that's the reason (for our collapses)."
The five-match series against Pakistan is level at 1-1, and Australia will enter Thursday's crunch match missing key weapon Mitchell Starc (rested) and Mitch Marsh (shoulder).
Hazlewood will lead an inexperienced bowling attack that is set to feature 22-year-old Billy Stanlake and possibly Marcus Stoinis.
"It's a good opportunity for a couple of young guys to put their hand up," Hazlewood said.
"Billy has got a lot to offer with his height and pace - and Marcus Stoinis as well.
"Peter Handscomb is coming in (to the squad) as well. He's had a great summer so far. He's flying with confidence."
Hazlewood hopes the WACA wicket will provide Australia's quicks with plenty of pace and bounce.
"It will be good to get out there and see the ball fly through," Hazlewood said.
"We know their batters don't like that extra bounce and pace. Hopefully, it's nice and quick."
