Australia tour of Pakistan, 2026 | 31-Jan-2026 04:30 PM | Gaddafi Stadium
PAK 198/5 (20)
AUS 108/10 (15.4)
Pakistan won by 90 runs
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Zampa* | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Matthew Kuhnemann | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Usman Tariq* | 2.4 | 0 | 16 | 2 | 6 |
| Abrar Ahmed | 3 | 0 | 14 | 3 | 4.7 |
Last Wicket:Matthew Kuhnemann c Salman Agha b Usman Tariq 2(4) - 108/10 in 15.4 ov.
Pakistan vs Australia
Pakistan — Innings 1 (198/5 in 20 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sahibzada Farhan c Josh Inglis b Matthew Kuhnemann | 5 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 100 | |
| Saim Ayub lbw b Cooper Connolly | 23 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 209.09 | |
| Salman Agha (c) c Josh Inglis b Sean Abbott | 76 | 40 | 8 | 4 | 190 | |
| Babar Azam lbw b Adam Zampa | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 40 | |
| Usman Khan (wk) c Matthew Short b Xavier Bartlett | 53 | 36 | 4 | 2 | 147.22 | |
| Shadab Khan not out | 28 | 20 | 1 | 2 | 140 | |
| Mohammad Nawaz not out | 9 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 300 | |
| Extras | Wides: 2 | Total: 2 | |||||
| Total | 198 | 5 wkts, 20 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Faheem Ashraf, Naseem Shah, Usman Tariq, Abrar Ahmed | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xavier Bartlett | 4 | 0 | 52 | 1 | 13 |
| Matthew Kuhnemann | 4 | 0 | 40 | 1 | 10 |
| Cooper Connolly | 4 | 0 | 30 | 1 | 7.5 |
| Sean Abbott | 3 | 0 | 33 | 1 | 11 |
| Adam Zampa | 4 | 0 | 27 | 1 | 6.8 |
| Matthew Short | 1 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 16 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Sahibzada Farhan & Saim Ayub | 17 | 10 |
| Salman Agha & Saim Ayub | 55 | 25 |
| Salman Agha & Babar Azam | 4 | 8 |
| Salman Agha & Usman Khan | 49 | 34 |
| Shadab Khan & Usman Khan | 63 | 39 |
| Shadab Khan & Mohammad Nawaz | 10 | 4 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sahibzada Farhan | 1.4 | 17 |
| 2 | Saim Ayub | 5.5 | 72 |
| 3 | Babar Azam | 7.1 | 76 |
| 4 | Salman Agha | 12.5 | 125 |
| 5 | Usman Khan | 19.2 | 188 |
Australia — Innings 2 (108/10 in 15.4 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Marsh (c) lbw b Abrar Ahmed | 18 | 14 | 1 | 2 | 128.57 | |
| Travis Head b Saim Ayub | 4 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 80 | |
| Cameron Green c Shadab Khan b Usman Tariq | 35 | 20 | 1 | 2 | 175 | |
| Josh Inglis (wk) lbw b Abrar Ahmed | 5 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 83.33 | |
| Matt Renshaw lbw b Mohammad Nawaz | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 40 | |
| Cooper Connolly b Shadab Khan | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 25 | |
| Matthew Short c Babar Azam b Abrar Ahmed | 27 | 23 | 3 | 0 | 117.39 | |
| Xavier Bartlett c Babar Azam b Shadab Khan | 10 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 111.11 | |
| Sean Abbott b Shadab Khan | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Matthew Kuhnemann c Salman Agha b Usman Tariq | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 50 | |
| Adam Zampa batting | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100 | |
| Extras | Wides: 1 | Total: 1 | |||||
| Total | 108 | 10 wkts, 15.4 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | ||||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naseem Shah | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| Saim Ayub | 3 | 0 | 32 | 1 | 10.7 |
| Abrar Ahmed | 3 | 0 | 14 | 3 | 4.7 |
| Mohammad Nawaz | 2 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 5.5 |
| Shadab Khan | 4 | 0 | 26 | 3 | 6.5 |
| Usman Tariq | 2.4 | 0 | 16 | 2 | 6 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Marsh & Travis Head | 22 | 18 |
| Cameron Green & Travis Head | 0 | 1 |
| Cameron Green & Josh Inglis | 7 | 8 |
| Cameron Green & Matt Renshaw | 24 | 14 |
| Cameron Green & Connolly | 1 | 4 |
| Cameron Green & Matthew Short | 22 | 20 |
| Xavier Bartlett & Matthew Short | 22 | 18 |
| Sean Abbott & Matthew Short | 0 | 1 |
| Matthew Kuhnemann & Matthew Short | 6 | 5 |
| Matthew Kuhnemann & Adam Zampa | 4 | 5 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mitchell Marsh | 2.6 | 22 |
| 2 | Travis Head | 3.1 | 22 |
| 3 | Josh Inglis | 4.3 | 29 |
| 4 | Matt Renshaw | 6.5 | 53 |
| 5 | Cooper Connolly | 7.3 | 54 |
| 6 | Cameron Green | 10.5 | 76 |
| 7 | Xavier Bartlett | 13.5 | 98 |
| 8 | Sean Abbott | 13.6 | 98 |
| 9 | Matthew Short | 14.5 | 104 |
| 10 | Matthew Kuhnemann | 15.4 | 108 |
Match Info
| Match | Pakistan vs Australia |
|---|---|
| Series | Australia tour of Pakistan, 2026 |
| Time | 31-Jan-2026 04:30 PM |
| Venue | Gaddafi Stadium |
| Live Telecast | SonyLIV,Sony Sports Network |
Match Preview: Pakistan vs Australia (PAK vs AUS)
Pakistan will face Australia in a thrilling match on 31-Jan-2026 in Australia tour of Pakistan, 2026. The match will be played at Gaddafi Stadium at 04:30 PM. Cricket fans can watch the match live on SonyLIV,Sony Sports Network.
Match Overview
Pakistan is known for its strong batting and bowling, while Australia remains competitive with its recent performances and emerging players. This match is crucial for both teams, as every win can strengthen their position in Australia tour of Pakistan, 2026.
The pitch at Gaddafi Stadium is generally balanced for both batsmen and bowlers, making this match even more exciting. Pakistan will look to dominate with its experience and strategy, while Australia will aim for an upset.
What to watch?
- The competition between Pakistan batting and Australia bowling.
- The bowler's impact on the pitch, especially spinners or fast bowlers.
- The strategies of the two captains and their decisions during the game.
Cricket lovers, get ready for this exciting match! Will Pakistan showcase its strengths, or will Australia pull off a major upset? Join us live on SonyLIV,Sony Sports Network on 31-Jan-2026 to find out the answer!
