The T20I series between Pakistan and Australia will be played at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, from January 29 to February 1, with the toss scheduled for 3:30 pm and the first ball at 4:00 pm.
The last time Pakistan and Australia played a bilateral T20I series, Australia won 3-0 in their home ground in November 2024.
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The Pakistan Cricket Board has announced a 16-member squad for the T20I series against Australia.
Pakistan have recalled Babar Azam and Shaheen Shah Afridi to their T20I squad, while Abdul Samad, who was part of the previous T20I series against Sri Lanka, has been dropped.
However, experienced players Haris Rauf and former Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan are not included in the squad.
Series Schedule and Venues
The first T20 International (T20I) will take place at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, on January 29, while the second and third T20Is will be held at the same venue on January 31 and February 1.
Following the T20I series, both teams are set to take part in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 in India and Sri Lanka from February 7 to March 8.
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Head-to-Head: Pakistan vs Australia in T20Is
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.
In their last encounter during the 2024 series, Australia secured a commanding seven-wicket victory to win the series 3-0.
Batting Records and Key Performers
Former Pakistan captain Babar Azam leads the all-time run-scorers in Pakistan vs Australia T20Is with 430 runs, including 5 fifties.
He is followed by former Australian batters David Warner and Aaron Finch with 397 and 381 runs respectively.
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Bowling and All-Round Records
In the bowling department, former Pakistan spinner Saeed Ajmal tops the chart with 19 wickets in Pakistan vs Australia T20Is, followed by veteran pacer Mohammad Amir with 17 and former pacer Umar Gul with 16.
Among current bowlers, Pakistan spinner Shadab Khan leads with 13 wickets, followed by Australia’s Adam Zampa and Pakistan ODI captain Shaheen Shah Afridi, who have 12 each.
Statistical Highlights: Pakistan vs Australia
Pakistan batter Babar Azam dominates the list of most fifties, scoring five fifties in these encounters, followed by former Australian captain Aaron Finch with four, and Fakhar Zaman, Umar Akmal, and Kamran Akmal with three fifties each.
David Warner has hit the most sixes (18) in T20Is between the two nations.
In terms of six-hitting, Warner is followed by his compatriots Aaron Finch with (16) and Shane Watson with (15).
Among current players, Pakistan’s Umar Akmal and Australia’s Glenn Maxwell hold the record with 13 sixes each.
Faheem Ashraf and Imad Wasim hold the record for the most ducks (3) in these fixtures.
Pakistan T20I Squad against Australia:
Salman Ali Agha (c), Abrar Ahmed, Babar Azam, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Khawaja Mohammad Nafay (wk), Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Salman Mirza, Mohammad Wasim Jnr, Naseem Shah, Sahibzada Farhan (wk), Saim Ayub, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Shadab Khan, Usman Khan (wk) and Usman Tariq
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Australia T20I Squad against Pakistan:
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, Marcus Stonis, Adam Zampa
Broadcast Details in Pakistan
Fans in Pakistan can follow the series live on PTV Sports, while digital streaming will be available via Tamasha, and Tapmad.
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 |
