Get ready for some exciting cricket as Pakistan takes on Australia in the 1st T20I on 29th at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore.th January 4:30 pm IST.
Get the best PAK vs AUS Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI and match insight for 1st.scheduled tribe T20I match of Australia tour of Pakistan 2026. Expert analysis and more.
PAK vs AUS Match Preview:
Pakistan will host Australia for the first T20I of the series, which will kick off an exciting bilateral contest. Both teams will take the field with strong squads and fans can expect competitive cricket throughout the tour.
Saim Ayub, Fakhar Zaman and Sahibzada Farhan will strengthen Pakistan’s batting unit, while Salman Aga will lead the team. Additionally, Shadab Khan and Mohammad Nawaz will provide all-round balance. Additionally, Shaheen Afridi and Naseem Shah will lead Pakistan’s pace attack, while Abrar Ahmed will provide spin support.
Whereas Mitch Marsh will captain Australia. Travis Head, Matt Short and Mitchell Owen will handle the batting duties, while Josh Inglis will hold the gloves. Additionally, Marcus Stoinis will add valuable all-round experience. Australia’s bowling unit will consist of Xavier Bartlett, Ben Dwarshuis and Adam Zampa, who will give them a good variation in both pace and spin.
Both the teams have quality players in all departments, and hence another exciting contest is expected between these two sides.
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PAK vs AUS head-to-head record:
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teams |
win the match |
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Pakistan |
12 |
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Australia |
14 |
PAK vs AUS Weather and Pitch Report:
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temperature |
15°C |
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weather forecast |
clear sky |
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pitch behavior |
batting friendly |
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Best suited for |
motion |
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Average score of first innings |
164 |
Records of chasing teams:
PAK vs AUS Playing 11 (Expected):
Pakistan playing 11:
1) Usman Khan (Wicketkeeper)
2) Saim Ayub
3) Sahibzada Farhan
4)Fakhar Zaman
5) Salman Agha ©
6) Shadab Khan
7) Abrar Ahmed
8) Faheem Ashraf
9) Naseem Shah
10) Shaheen Afridi
11) Mohammad Nawaz
australia playing 11: :
1) Travis Head
2) Mitch Marsh ©
3) Matt Short
4) Michelle Owen
5) Josh Inglis (wicketkeeper)
6) Marcus Stoinis
7) Cooper Connolly
8) Xavier Bartlett
9) Ben Dwarshuis
10) Jack Edwards
11) Adam Zampa
PAK vs AUS Hot Picks for Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Choice:
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Travis Head – Operating in Australia’s top order as an aggressive left-arm and part-time off-break bowler, he has amassed 1,197 runs and 1 wicket in 47 T20Is, cementing his status as one of the most explosive white-ball opening batsmen in the modern game. |
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Mitchell Marsh – Serving Australia as a right-handed batsman and medium-pace option, he has taken 2,083 runs and 17 wickets in 81 T20Is, acting as a powerful top-order engine while providing leadership value to the national setup. |
Raises up:
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Marcus Stoinis – Contributing distinctive all-round balance for Australia, the right-handed batsman and middle-seam bowler has scored 1,338 runs and taken 49 wickets in 82 innings, consistently influencing both phases of the innings with physical hitting and wicket-taking intent. |
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Saim Ayub – Pakistan’s left-handed opening batsman and occasional off-spinner has scored 1,109 runs and taken 21 wickets in 58 T20I matches. |
Budget Selection:
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Abrar Ahmed – A right-handed leg-break specialist for Pakistan, he contributes sharp wrist-spin, subtle variation and consistent wicket-taking threat in the middle overs. |
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Fakhar Zaman – Anchoring Pakistan’s lineup as a left-handed batsman, he is expected to manage the middle-order workload through aggressive stroke play and calculated pace in the pressure phases. |
PAK vs AUS Pakistan tour of Australia 2026 Captain and Vice-Captain Choices:
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captain |
Travis Head and Michelle Marsh |
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vice captain |
Marcus Stoinis and Sam Ayub |
PAK vs AUS Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Keeper – Josh Inglis
- Batsmen – Mitchell Marsh, Travis Head©, Babar Azam
- All-rounders- Marcus Stoinis (Vice Captain), Salman Agha, Cameron Green, Sam Ayub
- Bowlers – Adam Zampa, Ben Dwarshuis, Shaheen Afridi
PAK vs AUS Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Keeper – Josh Inglis
- Batsmen – Mitchell Marsh©, Travis Head, Fakhar Zaman
- All-rounders – Marcus Stoinis, Salman Agha, Cameron Green, Sam Ayub (Vice Captain)
- Bowlers- Adam Zampa, Shaheen Afridi, Abrar Ahmed
PAK vs AUS Dream11 Prediction Today Match 1st T20I Australia Tour of Pakistan 2026 Players to Avoid:
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player |
dream11 credit |
Dream11 Points (Last Match) |
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matthew short |
8.0 credit |
No |
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Faheem Ashraf |
7.5 credits |
No |
PAK vs AUS Dream11 Prediction Today Match 1st T20I Australia tour of Pakistan 2026 Expert Advice:
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sl captaincy option |
travis head |
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gl captaincy option |
Michelle Marsh |
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choice of punt |
Abrar Ahmed and Fakhar Zaman |
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dream11 combination |
1-3-4-3 |
PAK vs AUS Match Winner Prediction:
Considering the strength of the team, Australia is expected to win this match.