The stage for the final game of this three-match T20I series is set at the historic Gaddafi Stadium. Although the series trophy is now safely in the hands of the hosts, there is more to it than pride. with 2026 T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka with just 11 days to go, this match serves as a final dress rehearsal for two sides trending in very different directions.
Pakistan He has been clinical, securing a 22-run victory in the opener and chasing down the Aussies with a 90-run demolition yesterday. led Salman Ali AghaSucceeding in his new role as No. 3, the Pakistanis used their heavy arsenal to turn Lahore into a fortress. for Mitchell Marshof Australiathe series was a wake-up call; they struggled to read the variations of Pakistan’s five-pronged spin attack, losing all 10 wickets to the slow bowlers in the second match.
PAK vs AUS, 3rd T20I: Match details
- Date and Time: February 1 (Sunday); 16:30 IST / 11:00 GMT / 16:00 LOCAL
- Location: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
Head-to-head Record (T20I):
Matches played: 30 | Australia won: 13 | Pakistan won: 16 | No result: 1
Gaddafi stadium pitch report
The surface of the third T20I is likely to mirror the first two games and feature the classic subcontinental wicket, which allows the batsmen to score freely before bringing spin to the game. In earlier matches, the ball would stop for the slow bowlers and it became increasingly difficult to chase after the Powerplay. While Lahore has traditionally produced high-scoring contests, with the T20 World Cup around the corner, the pitches look set to challenge teams and reward clever tactics. Given how effectively Pakistan’s spinners have defended their total, the toss-winning captain may consider batting first this time around to avoid heavy spin pressure, although dew could still affect conditions later in the evening.
Groups
Pakistan: Sahibzade Farhan, Saim Ayub, Salman Agha (c), Babar Azam, Usman Khan (w), Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Naseem Shah, Usman Tariq, Abrar Ahmed, Shaheen Afridi, Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Salman Na Khaway, Salman Na Khaway,
Australia: Matthew Short, Head of TravisMitchell Marsh (c), Cameron Green, Josh Inglis (wk), Matt Renshaw, Cooper Connolly, Xavier Bartlett, Sean Abbott, Matthew Kuhnemann, Adam Zampa, Marcus Stoinis, Ben Dwarshuis, Josh Philippe, Jack Edwards, Mitchell Beardman, Mah
PAK vs AUS, 3rd T20I: Today’s Match Prediction
Case 1:
- Pakistan are first in the toss
- Pakistan powerplay score: 40-50 (6 overs)
- Pakistan total score: 180-190
Case 2:
- Australia win the toss first
- Australia powerplay score: 50-60 (6 overs)
- Australia total score: 190-200
Match Result: Australia will win the competition.
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