Salman Ali Agha– led Pakistan are preparing for Three-match T20I series against AustraliaAll three matches are scheduled to be held on January 29 at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. After the change of captaincy in the national team, Salman Agha was assigned to lead the team. Headed visitors Mitchell Marsh, trying to refine their combinations in a series of decisive adjustments for both sides. T20 World Cup 2026 title hopes.
Australia’s momentum and T20 World Cup 2026 preparations
Australia will enter this series confident after a successful domestic summer, although they have selected a squad that balances core strength with careful player management. Under Marsh’s guidance, the team focused on long-term peaking for the upcoming World Cup India and Sri Lankaas recently rested heavyweights Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood and Glenn Maxwell to ensure freshness.
With key melon Adam Zampa In great shape, explosive batter Matt Renshaw and consistency Matthew Short points to a deep and versatile staff. Currently the dominant force in the format, the Aussies are eager to test their mettle against Pakistan’s pace in the familiar high-scoring conditions of Lahore.
Pakistan’s transition and the leadership of Salman Ali Agha
Pakistan will look to strengthen its T20I identity under the leadership of Salman Agha, going through various management and personnel changes throughout 2025. After a period of experimentation, the team is now preparing for a global launch. Despite the immense pressure of leading a side with high expectations, Salman remains the focal point of a team that boasts returning superstars. Babar Azam and Shaheen Afridi. with the brave as Shadab Khan and Fakhar Zaman next to the rising stars supporting the captain Saim AyubPakistan are desperate to find the right winning rhythm at home to bring significant momentum into the World Cup from next week.
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Pakistan vs Australia 2026, T20I series: Complete schedule and venue details
- January 29: First T20I at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore – 16:00 local / 11:00 GMT / 16:00 PKT / 16:30 IST
- January 31: Second T20I at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore – 16:00 local / 11:00 GMT / 16:00 PKT / 16:30 IST
- February 1: Third T20I at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore – 16:00 local / 11:00 GMT / 16:00 PKT / 16:30 IST
Teams:
Pakistan: Salman Ali Agha (c), Abrar Ahmed, Babar AzamFaheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Khawaja Mohammad Nafay (wk), Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Salman Mirza, Mohammad Wasim Jnr, Naseem Shah, Sahib ZadaFarhan (wk), Saim Ayub, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Shadab Khan, Usman Khan (wk)
Australia: Mitchell 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 Shorts, Marcus Stoini, Adams Stoini.
Streaming and Live Streaming Details:
- Pakistan: PTV Sports, Tapmad, Tamasha, Myco, A Sports
- Australia: Fox Sports
- Bangladesh: T Sports
- USA and Canada: WillowTV (Register here)
- United Kingdom: PCB live
- South Africa: SuperSport
- MENA countries: cricbuzz
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