Between the first T20I Pakistan and Australia It will be held on January 29, 2026 at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. The three-match series serves as a final, high-stakes warm-up for both sides before they head to the T20 World Cup 2026, which begins on February 7.
The squad led by Pakistan Salman Ali Agha sees his return Babar Azam and Shaheen Shah AfridiVeterans like them took a brave step like jumping Mohammad Rizvan and Haris Rauf. Pakistan are coming off a decent run, having recently won three series and one series against Sri Lanka.
led by Australia Mitchell Marshcome with a lineup that balances experience with fresh faces like Mahli Beardman and Jack Edwards. while Glenn Maxwell and several key pacers skipping this tour to prepare directly for the World Cup, the Aussies remain a formidable side, especially after their 3-0 win against Pakistan in late 2024.
PAK vs AUS, 1st T20I: Match details
- Date and Time: January 29; 16:30 IST / 11:00 GMT / 16:00 Local
- Location: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
PAK vs AUS, Head to Head Record (T20I):
Matches played: 28 | Pakistan won: 13 | Australia won: 14 | No result/Closed: 1
Gaddafi stadium pitch report
Gaddafi Stadium is traditionally a batter’s paradise with a flat surface and real bounce, allowing batsmen to play their shots freely. Historically, teams that have won shootouts tend to favor defense. In the 34 T20Is played at this venue, the team batting first has won 20 times, while the chasing side has won 14 times. While the pacers may find some early action under the lights, the pitch tends to dry up and offers significant spin to the spinners as the game progresses.
Groups
Pakistan: Salman Ali Agha (c), Abrar Ahmed, Babar Azam, Fahim Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Khawaja Nafay, Mohammad Nawaz, Salman Mirza, Mohammad Wasim, Nasim Shah, Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Shadab Khan, Usman Tariq Khan, Usman Tariq Khan
Australia: Mitch Marsh (c), Sean Abbott, Xavier Bartlett, Mahli Beardman, Cooper Connolly, Ben Dwarshuis, Jack Edwards, Cameron Green, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Matthew Kuhnemann, Mitch Owen, Josh Philippe, Matthew Renshaw, Matt Short, Adam Zampais
Also READ: Babar Azam returns, Haris Rauf announces squad for Pakistan T20 World Cup 2026
PAK vs AUS, 1st T20I: Today’s Match Prediction
Case 1:
- Pakistan are first in the toss
- Pakistan powerplay score: 40-50
- Pakistan total score: 150-160
Case 2:
- Australia win the toss first
- Australia powerplay score: 50-60
- Australia total score: 170-180
Match result: The team to bat first to win the competition
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