Pakistan and Australia are set to face each other in a three-match ODI series from May 30 to June 4, 2026, as part of a highly anticipated home series for the Green Shirts against one of cricket’s most competitive sides.
All three matches will begin at 4:30 pm local time, with the first ODI taking place at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, while the second and third ODIs will be played at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.
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This will mark Australia’s first visit to Pakistan for a 50-over series since 2022, making it a highly anticipated contest for cricket fans across the country.
Recent Form and Context
Pakistan enter the series on the back of two successive ODI series victories against Australia. The Green Shirts won 2–1 in Australia in 2024 under Mohammad Rizwan and previously claimed a 2–1 series victory at home in 2021 under Babar Azam. Australia will be eager to settle the score on Pakistani soil.
Pakistan’s squad sees several notable returns, with Babar Azam, Naseem Shah, Shadab Khan and Sufiyan Muqeem all recalled to the ODI setup after being absent from the Bangladesh series in March.
The squad also features three uncapped ODI players in Ahmed Daniyal, Arafat Minhas and Rohail Nazir, reflecting the selectors’ intent to continue broadening the player pool ahead of the ODI World Cup 2027.
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Pakistan will, however, be without injured opening batters Fakhar Zaman and Saim Ayub, both of whom continue their rehabilitation under the supervision of the PCB medical panel.
Wicketkeeper-batter Usman Khan was also not considered for selection due to illness.
Left-arm pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi will continue to lead the side, with Salman Ali Agha serving as vice-captain.
Head-to-Head Record
Pakistan and Australia have faced each other in 111 ODIs to date. Australia have dominated the overall rivalry, winning 71 matches compared to Pakistan’s 36, with one match ending in a tie and three games ending without a result.
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However, Pakistan have won the last two ODI series between the two sides, both by a 2–1 margin, giving the home side a significant psychological advantage heading into this contest.
Squads
Pakistan ODI Squad:
Shaheen Shah Afridi (captain), Salman Ali Agha (vice-captain), Abdul Samad, Abrar Ahmed, Ahmed Daniyal, Arafat Minhas, Babar Azam, Haris Rauf, Maaz Sadaqat, Muhammad Ghazi Ghori (wk), Naseem Shah, Rohail Nazir (wk), Sahibzada Farhan, Shadab Khan, Shamyl Hussain and Sufiyan Muqeem
Australia ODI Squad:
To be announced
Where to Watch in Pakistan
Fans in Pakistan can watch the ODI series live and free of charge on the PCB’s official OTT platform, PCB Live. No other streaming platform will carry live coverage in the country.
Viewers can access the matches by downloading the PCB Live app, available on both the App Store and Google Play Store, or by registering directly on the official PCB Live website. No subscription fee is required to watch the matches.
Along with live coverage, the app will also feature match highlights and selected domestic cricket content.
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This series will mark one of the first major men’s international series in Pakistan to be streamed exclusively on PCB’s own platform.
Pakistan vs Australia ODI Series Schedule
| Match | Fixture | Venue | Date | Time (Local) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st ODI | Pakistan vs Australia | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium | 30 May 2026 |
4:30 PM |
| 2nd ODI | Pakistan vs Australia | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | 2 June 2026 |
4:30 PM |
| 3rd ODI | Pakistan vs Australia | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | 4 June 2026 |
4:30 PM |
