Pakistan (PAK) will take on Australia (AUS) in the second T20I of the three-match series at the iconic Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, on Saturday, January 31. After breaking a long losing streak against Australia in the opening game, Pakistan will look to seal the series, while Australia aim for a strong comeback to stay alive.
Match Details: PAK vs AUS
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Series | Australia Tour of Pakistan 2026 |
| Match | Pakistan vs Australia, 2nd T20I |
| Date | Saturday, 31 January 2026 |
| Match Time (IST) | 04:30 PM |
| Toss Time (IST) | 04:00 PM |
| Venue | Gaddafi Stadium |
| City | Lahore |
| Live Streaming | SonyLiv, FanCode |
| Live Telecast | Sony Sports Network |
Match Preview
Pakistan delivered a disciplined all-round performance in the first T20I, registering a 22-run victory - their first win over Australia in the format in more than seven years. Batting first, the hosts posted a competitive 168/8, setting the tone on a surface that slowed down as the innings progressed.
Australia started positively in the chase, reaching 57/2 inside the powerplay, but struggled badly once spin came into play. The Pakistan spin quartet of Saim Ayub, Shadab Khan, Abrar Ahmed, and Mohammad Nawaz exploited the conditions perfectly, choking the run flow and triggering a collapse.
With confidence high, Pakistan will aim to maintain the same approach, while Australia must find answers against spin and adapt quickly to the Lahore conditions to level the series.
Head-to-Head Record (T20Is): PAK vs AUS
| Team | Matches Won |
|---|---|
| Pakistan (PAK) | 14 |
| Australia (AUS) | 14 |
| No Result / Tied | 1 |
The rivalry remains perfectly balanced in T20 internationals.
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Weather & Pitch Report: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
- Weather Report: Lahore is expected to witness a cool and pleasant evening, with temperatures hovering between 14-17°C. Humidity levels are likely to stay around 55-65%, creating comfortable playing conditions.
- Pitch Report: The pitch showed clear signs of assisting spinners in the first T20I, especially once the ball softened. Stroke-making became difficult during the middle overs, and similar conditions are expected unless the surface is rolled flatter. Winning the toss and batting first could once again prove advantageous.
Probable Playing 11
Pakistan (PAK) Playing 11:
1. Saim Ayub, 2. Sahibzada Farhan, 3. Salman Agha (c), 4. Babar Azam, 5. Fakhar Zaman, 6. Usman Khan (wk), 7. Shadab Khan, 8. Mohammad Nawaz, 9. Shaheen Afridi, 10. Salman Mirza, 11. Abrar Ahmed
Australia (AUS) Playing 11:
1. Matthew Short, 2. Travis Head (c), 3. Cameron Green, 4. Matt Renshaw, 5. Cooper Connolly, 6. Mitchell Owen, 7. Josh Philippe (wk), 8. Jack Edwards, 9. Xavier Bartlett, 10. Adam Zampa, 11. Mahli Beardman
Who Will Win Today’s Match? (AI Prediction)
Pakistan hold a clear advantage heading into the second T20I. Their familiarity with conditions, strong spin attack, and renewed confidence after the series-opening win make them formidable opponents in Lahore.
Australia possess explosive batting talent, but unless they handle spin more effectively, the challenge will remain steep on a slowing surface.
AI Match Prediction: Pakistan are favourites to win the 2nd T20I and clinch the series against Australia.
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