Pakistan national cricket team and Australia national cricket team are currently in the final stages of their preparations for the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup 2026 starting from February 7 in India and Sri Lanka. Pakistan is currently hosting Australia in a three-match T20I series.
Pakistan has already won the ongoing home series by winning the first two T20 matches against Australia. Now, both the teams are set to clash in the PAK vs AUS 3rd T20I at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.
This article provides a detailed match prediction for PAK vs AUS 3rd T20I, analyzing head-to-head records, pitch report, probable XIs and win chances.
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PAK vs AUS Match Prediction: Who will win the 3rd T20I?
Match Details:
match: Pakistan vs Australia, 3rd T20I
date: 1 February 2026
Time: 4:30 PM IST
venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
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Live broadcast: Sony Sports Network in India
PAK vs AUS Match Prediction, Head-to-Head Records
Pakistan and Australia have faced each other 30 times in T20I cricket, and the rivalry is almost neck-to-neck. Pakistan has a slight lead with 15 wins, while Australia is far behind with 14 wins. A match between these two teams ended without result.
On Pakistani soil, the fighting has been equally intense. Australia has won one T20 match in Lahore in 2022, while Pakistan has won two against the Kangaroos on home soil.
Pitch Report and Terms
The pitch at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore is expected to be a bit slow for the PAK vs AUS 3rd T20I, as the previous two matches were played on the same surface. In the beginning the ball should come well on the bat, which will make batting easier in the initial overs.
But as the match progresses, the pitch is likely to become slower, making it harder to play strokes, so the spinners are expected to get more grip and turn than in earlier games. Teams may find it difficult to score freely in the latter stages of the match.
A score between 160 to 170 could be enough to win in Lahore. The highest score ever scored on this ground is 209, while the most successful chase is 197, achieved by Pakistan in 2025.
PAK vs AUS weather report
The weather will be cold and the temperature will drop to around 13 degrees Celsius. However, some dew is expected later, which may make bowling a bit difficult in the second innings.
PAK vs AUS Match Prediction, Probable XI
Pakistan playing eleven: Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Salman Aga (captain), Babar Azam, Usman Khan (wicketkeeper), Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Naseem Shah, Faheem Ashraf, Usman Tariq, Abrar Ahmed.
Australia playing XI: Matthew Short, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh (c), Cameron Green, Josh Inglis (wk), Marcus Stoinis, Cooper Connolly, Ben Dwarshuis, Xavier Bartlett, Spencer Johnson, Adam Zampa.
toss effect
The toss will once again play a big role at the Gaddafi Stadium, mainly due to the dew factor and the pitch slowing down as the match progresses. Batting first should be the right decision, as teams batting first have won 18 matches, while teams chasing have won only 12 matches at this venue.
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After about 10 overs, the ball becomes soft and the surface becomes dry, making it very difficult for the team chasing the target to score. This was clearly seen in both the first and second T20Is, where Pakistan won the toss and elected to bat first and took a 2-0 lead in the home series against Australia.
form and fitness
There are no fitness issues but some of the big names from both the teams, like Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi, Travis Head and Mitchell Marsh, will be aiming to get back into form after their usual performances in the last two T20I matches in Lahore.
score prediction
The first innings total should be between 160 and 170. If Australia bats first, their aggressive top order can take the total score beyond 180 on this ground.
PAK vs AUS: Player Performance Prediction
Pakistan: Shaheen Afridi, Saim Ayub, Shadab Khan, Salman Ali Aga
Australia: Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Adam Zampa, Cameron Green
PAK vs AUS: Best Batsman Prediction
Who will score the most runs for Pakistan in the match?
Saim Ayub or Salman Ali Aga
Who will score the most runs for Australia in the match?
travis head or cameron green
PAK vs AUS: Prediction of best bowler
Who will take the most wickets for Pakistan in the match?
Abrar Ahmed or Shadab Khan
Who will take the most wickets for Australia in the match?
Adam Zampa or Spencer Johnson
Conclusion: Who will win PAK vs AUS 3rd T20I?
Due to the spin-friendly conditions, excellent form, the way the Pakistani spinners have entangled the Australian batsmen in the first two T20Is, and Australia’s struggle against spin bowling, the Men in Green look to be favorites to win the final game and complete a historic whitewash.
