The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is set to announce the squad and training camp for the upcoming T20I series against Australia within the next day or two, according to Geo News.
The three-match series will be held in Lahore, with the first match scheduled for January 29.
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The remaining games will take place on January 31 and February 1 , all starting at 4:00 pm PST.
Australia’s T20I squad is expected to arrive in Lahore on 28 January.
According to further reports, Pakistan’s team management is likely to focus on spin options for the series, with Usman Tariq expected to be included.
Fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi is also likely to feature, while Mohammad Wasim Jr may miss out.
Wicketkeeper-batter Khawaja Nafay is expected to retain his place in the team.
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The series will provide both sides with important preparation ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, which will take place in India and Sri Lanka from 7 February to 8 March.
Pakistan has been drawn in Group A alongside India, the USA, the Netherlands, and Namibia.
Australia will compete in Group B with Sri Lanka, Ireland, Zimbabwe, and Oman.
This will mark Australia’s third visit to Pakistan since March–April 2022, when they toured for a historic Test series, followed by ODIs and a one-off T20I.
Australia also played three matches of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 in Pakistan.
In their T20I history, Pakistan and Australia have faced each other 28 times.
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Historically, Pakistan and Australia have met 28 times in T20 Internationals, with Australia winning 14 matches, Pakistan winning 13, and one match ending with no result.
Pakistan vs Australia T20I series schedule:
| Match | Day | Date | Venue | Time (PST) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First T20I | Thursday | January 29 | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | 4:00 pm |
| Second T20I | Saturday | January 31 | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | 4:00 pm |
| Third T20I | Sunday | February 1 | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | 4:00 pm |
