Pakistan national cricket team will take on Australia national cricket team in the third and final T20I of this ICC T20 World Cup 2026 preparation series on Sunday (February 1). This article provides detailed information on PAK vs AUS 3rd T20I match preview, live streaming, pitch and weather report, head-to-head statistics and records of this important encounter.
Pakistan has already won the home series by winning the first two matches against Australia. This will be a big boost for the Green team before heading into the final T20I games in India and Sri Lanka starting on February 7 and the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup 2026.
However, Australia are in a worrying position after losing two consecutive games ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026, and that too in Asian conditions as the tournament will be held in the subcontinent, where spin will be the deciding factor. Given this, the Kangaroos will be hoping to end their Pakistan tour with a win in Lahore.
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PAK vs AUS 3rd T20I Preview:
Match Details:
Match date: The third T20I will be played on Sunday, February 1, 2026.
venue: This match will be held at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.
Time: The match is scheduled to start at 4:30 pm Indian time.
PAK vs AUS Squad:
Pakistan squad: Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Salman Aga (captain), Babar Azam, Usman Khan (wicketkeeper), Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Naseem Shah, Usman Tariq, Abrar Ahmed, Shaheen Afridi, Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Wasim Jr., Salman Mirza, Khawaja Nafe.
Australia team: Matthew Short, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh (c), Cameron Green, Josh Inglis (wk), Matt Renshaw, Cooper Connolly, Xavier Bartlett, Sean Abbott, Matthew Kuhneman, Adam Zampa, Marcus Stoinis, Ben Dwarshuis, Josh Philippe, Jack Edwards, Mitchell Owen, Mahali Beardman.
PAK vs AUS Probable XI:
Pakistan playing eleven: Saeem 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 (captain), Travis Head, Cameron Green, Cooper Connolly, Josh Inglis (wicketkeeper), Matt Short, Marcus Stoinis, Nathan Ellis, Matthew Kuhnman, Adam Zampa, Xavier Bartlett
PAK vs AUS 2nd T20I Key Battle
Cameron Green vs Abrar Ahmed
Cameron Green has been Australia’s top run-scorer on this short tour of Pakistan. He has scored 71 runs in two matches at an average of 31.5 and strike rate of 139.21. Green is expected to put in a big performance to help Australia avoid a rare whitewash in T20Is on Pakistani soil.
Abrar Ahmed has troubled all the batsmen in the home series so far. The leg spinner has taken five wickets for very few runs and is taking a wicket almost every 8.4 balls. Abrar will once again be key for the hosts as they aim for a 3-0 series win over Australia.
salman ali aga vs adam zampa
Pakistan captain Salman Ali Aga has led the host team from the front in the ongoing T20 series. He is the top scorer with 115 runs in two matches at an average of 57. 5. Salman has also taken his batting to another level by scoring runs at a fast pace and striking of 171.64.
Adam Zampa has been Australia’s best bowler in the series so far. The Australian spinner has taken five wickets for 51 runs in eight overs, with an average of just 10.2 per wicket. Zampa’s battle with the Pakistani captain in the final T20 match will be exciting.
Usman Khan vs. Xavier Bartlett
Pakistan wicketkeeper-batsman Usman Khan has been impressive with the bat so far in this series. He scored 72 runs in two matches at an average of 35.50 and a strike rate of 142.00.
Xavier Bartlett has had a positive series despite the Australian team’s struggles in Pakistan. He has taken three wickets at an average of 26 and has also made useful contributions with the bat. Bartlett has scored 44 runs and kept the scoreboard ticking at a strike rate of 129.41.
travis head vs sam ayoub
The most exciting fight in the match will be between Sam Ayub and Travis Head. Australia’s aggressive opener Travis Head is one of the most dangerous batsmen in world cricket. He likes to attack with the very first ball and directly puts pressure on the bowlers.
On the other hand, Sam Ayub often opens the bowling for Pakistan and is known for taking early wickets in the powerplay. He bowls spin with good control, keeping the ball straight and targeting the stumps. The youngster doesn’t offer much flight, making his bowling flat and difficult to hit, making his battle with Head interesting to watch.
PAK vs AUS 3rd T20I Key Players:
Pakistan – Salman Ali Aga, Shaheen Afridi, Saim Ayub, Shadab Khan, Usman Khan, Abrar Ahmed
Australia – Travis Head, Marcus Stoinis, Xavier Bartlett, Adam Zampa, Cameron Green, Mitchell Marsh
PAK vs AUS 3rd T20I – Free Live Streaming & Telecast Details
TV broadcasting in India: The third and final T20 match between Pakistan and Australia will be telecast live on Sony Sports Network.
Online Live Streaming in India: Fans can watch the match live on SonyLIV app and website.
How to watch on television: The PAK vs AUS 3rd T20I will be shown live on Sony Sports Network channels.
Online Streaming: Fans can watch the match live on SonyLIV app and website on mobile devices and web browsers.
PAK vs AUS 3rd T20I Weather & Pitch Report – Lahore
PAK vs AUS: Weather report in Lahore
The weather is expected to remain fresh and cool on Sunday. It was expected to remain cold and dull, with the temperature in Lahore likely to drop to 13 degrees Celsius.
The expected humidity will be between 80 to 85 percent. There is no chance of rain, so the full 40 overs match is likely to be played. However, dew can have a widespread impact on this ground.
PAK vs AUS Pitch Report at Gaddafi Stadium
Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium clearly favors the batsmen in 2026. The average score of the first innings here is 183. Batting first has been the better option, 62.5 percent of the matches have been won by the teams setting the target. The pitch has good bounce and pace, which helps the batsmen to play shots with ease.
In the first two matches of the ongoing T20 series between Pakistan and Australia, the team batting first scored more than 167 runs both times. Interestingly, both fast bowlers and spinners have taken wickets at a similar rate, with the bowling average being close to 25 at the Gaddafi Stadium.
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However, the spinners have been more economical, conceding 7.58 runs per over, while the fast bowlers are conceding 8.84 runs. Like the last two matches at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, once again the spinners are expected to get more help from the pitch.
PAK vs AUS Head-to-Head Records
| statistics | Matchbox | pak won | Australia won | Drag | Tied up | N.R. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| overall | 30 | 15 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| in Pakistan | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| last 5 t20i | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
PAK vs AUS head-to-head records: key stats
Australia and Pakistan have faced each other 30 times in T20I cricket. Pakistan has won 15 matches, while Australia has won 14 matches. One match ended without result.
While playing in Pakistan, Australia won a match in Lahore in 2022. At the same time, in the shorter format of the game, Pakistan has won two matches on home ground.
PAK vs AUS head-to-head records: last 5 matches
There is not much difference in the Pakistan vs Australia rivalry in recent T20 matches. Of the latest five matches between the two teams, Australia has won three, while Pakistan has managed to achieve two wins in the ongoing home series.
However, the Australian team is without its key players this time. Notably, Australia completely dominated Pakistan by winning the series 3-0 on Pakistani soil in 2024.
However, they come into this series after losing their last home series against India. Pakistan, on the other hand, come into this series after winning the T20 series in Sri Lanka earlier this month.
PAK vs AUS Head-to-Head Record- Result of Last 5 T20I Matches
- Pakistan won by 90 runs in Lahore on January 31, 2026
- Pakistan won by 22 runs in Lahore on January 29, 2026
- Australia won by 7 wickets in Hobart on November 18, 2024
- Australia won by 13 runs in Sydney on November 16, 2024
- Australia won by 29 runs in Brisbane on November 14, 2024
PAK vs AUS 3rd T20I – Conclusion
The 3rd Pakistan vs Australia T20I will be very important for both the teams as they will prepare their final playing XI for the T20 World Cup 2026 in India and Sri Lanka. Many Pakistani players are close to confirming their place in the team.
If they perform well in the last match and help Pakistan achieve a historic clean sweep against Australia, it will be a big boost for both the team and the players.
Australia, on the other hand, have some of the most explosive batsmen and a healthy bowling attack but they will have to step up and be at their best to avoid an embarrassing whitewash in Pakistan before heading to Sri Lanka for their T20 World Cup 2026 campaign.
