Cricket makes a comeback in a legendary Gaddafi Stadium today as Pakistan hosts Australia in a high-voltage three match series. This clash is a reunion between Australia and Pakistan after the Champions Trophy 2025. The two sides perceive these matches as important preparations of the upcoming world cup in T20.
PAK vs AUS T20 Series 2026: Back to the Fortress
The series of PAK vs AUS T20 2026 is officially started today, on Thursday January 29. It is hosted only by Lahore where all the three matches will be played at Gaddafi Stadium on January 29, January 31, and February 1. PAK vs AUS live action begins with toss at 3:30 PM after which the first ball will be thrown at 4:00 PM.
The Australian squad arrived in Lahore on Wednesday under the leadership of Mitchell Marsh. Their lineup features five fresh faces: Jack Edwards, Josh Philippe, Mahli Beardman, Matthew Kuhnemann, and Xavier Bartlett. Notably, Beardman and Edwards await their international debuts on this tour.
Salman Ali Agha Leads New-Look Pakistan
Captain Salman Ali Agha leads a 16-member Pakistan squad that has been training in Lahore since January 25. The camp recently concluded intensive sessions, including a “scenario-based” practice match on Monday. The return of Babar Azam and Shaheen Shah Afridi provides a massive boost. Babar remains the top T20 run-scorer for the nation, while Shaheen holds the rank of Pakistan’s second-most successful T20 bowler.
Unlike recent tours where fans anticipated a Pakistan vs South Africa clash, the focus is now entirely on the rivalry with the Aussies. Historically, the two sides have met 28 times in T20s. Australia leads slightly with 14 wins against Pakistan’s 12.
Historical Rivalry in Numbers
Pakistan has a good track record of bilateral T20 series with Australia, and they have won the series in 2009, 2010, 2012, and 2018. Australia however has a win at Gaddafi stadium in a prior visit. With the beginning of the PAK vs AUS T20 series 2026, the fans in the country are keen to find out whether the home turf can give the Pakistan team an edge in reversing the record.
Key Match Stats:
- Total T20 Matches: 28
- Australia Wins: 14
- Pakistan Wins: 12
- Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore (All Matches)
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