Australian Men’s Cricket Team vs Pakistan National Cricket Team Match: Pakistan will take on Australia in the third and final T20I of the series at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Sunday, February 1. Pakistan have already sealed the three-match series by winning the first two games and will now aim for a clean sweep ahead of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026. The match will start at 4:30 pm IST and forms part of both teams’ preparations for the T20 World Cup, which begins on February 7 in India and Sri Lanka.
Pakistan have looked settled and confident throughout the series. Captain Salman Ali Agha has led from the front with the bat, while the bowling unit, led by Abrar Ahmed and Shaheen Afridi, has kept Australia under pressure. The series win has given Pakistan a timely boost before the global tournament. Australia, meanwhile, are struggling for form in subcontinent conditions. The visitors have lost both matches in Lahore and will be keen to end the tour on a positive note. With spin expected to play a key role in the World Cup, Australia will want a stronger showing against Pakistan’s spin attack.
Match details
Match: Pakistan vs Australia, 3rd T20I
Date: Sunday, February 1, 2026
Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
Time: 4:30 pm IST
Pitch and weather report
The pitch at Gaddafi Stadium has favoured batters this year, with an average first-innings score of around 183. Teams batting first have enjoyed more success. Spinners have been more economical than pacers, and they are expected to play a key role again.
The weather in Lahore is expected to be cool and clear, with temperatures around 13 degrees Celsius. There is no forecast of rain, though dew could influence the game later in the evening.
PAK vs AUS Squads:
Pakistan Squad: Sahibzada 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 Mirza, Khawaja Nafay
Australia Squad: Matthew Short, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh(c), Cameron Green, Josh Inglis(w), Matt Renshaw, Cooper Connolly, Xavier Bartlett, Sean Abbott, Matthew Kuhnemann, Adam Zampa, Marcus Stoinis, Ben Dwarshuis, Josh Philippe, Jack Edwards, Mitchell Owen, Mahli Beardman
PAK vs AUS Probable XIs:
Pakistan Playing XI: Saim Ayub, Sahibzada Farhan, Agha Salman (C), Babar Azam, Usman Khan (wk), SH Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Naseem Shah, Abrar Ahmed, Usman Tariq
Australia Playing XI: Mitchell Marsh (C), Travis Head, Cameron Green, Cooper Connolly, Josh Inglis (wk), Matt Short, Marcus Stoinis, Nathan Ellis, Matthew Kuhnemann, Adam Zampa, Xavier Bartlett
Live telecast and streaming in India
The match will not be televised live in India. Live streaming is expected to be available on the Sports TV YouTube channel.
With momentum on their side, Pakistan will look to complete a rare 3-0 series win over Australia. Australia, on the other hand, will be desperate to find form and confidence before the T20 World Cup.
