Australia tour of Pakistan 2026 (ODI Series) kicks off with a highly anticipated clash at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. In a blockbuster opener for both teams, Pakistan will face co-hosts Australia at 05:00 PM (IST) - 11:30 AM (GMT) Saturday, 30th May 2026. As the cricketing world turns its eyes to this thrilling encounter, we break down the teams, conditions, and key players to predict who will emerge victorious.
PAK vs AUS (Pakistan vs Australia) Match Details
| Match | PAK vs AUS |
| League | Australia tour of Pakistan 2026 (ODI Series) |
| Date | Saturday, 30th May 2026 |
| Time | 05:00 PM (IST) - 11:30 AM (GMT) |
| Match Venue | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi, Pakistan |
Pakistan vs Australia (PAK vs AUS) Match Preview
The Pakistan team will look to make a strong comeback after losing their previous ODI series against Bangladesh 1-2 in March. They will have the advantage of playing on home soil, where their players recently participated in the Pakistan Super League (PSL).
Due to injuries, several players from the Australian squad will be unavailable for this series. Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, and Mitchell Starc—the renowned fast-bowling trio—will not be joining the tour, as managing their heavy workload ahead of upcoming Test matches has been prioritized. Mitchell Marsh has been ruled out of the squad due to an ankle injury sustained during the IPL. Josh Inglis will captain the team.
PAK vs AUS 1st ODI, Pitch Report
The Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium typically features pitches that are favorable for batting in ODI cricket. The captain who wins the toss may opt to bat first, as the ball can swing under the lights during the second innings, and spinners may also find some assistance. The average first-innings score has hovered around the 250-mark. The team winning the toss would likely prefer to bowl first.
Who will win today 1st ODI match between Pakistan vs Australia?
Aaj ka AUS vs PAK match kon jeetega: The first ODI between Pakistan and Australia kicks off today at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, and it is expected to be an intriguing and fiercely contested encounter.
Although historical statistics have generally favored Australia, Pakistan enters this opening match as the favorites; they hold a 61% probability of winning, compared to 39% for Australia.
Rawalpindi has proven to be an impregnable fortress for Pakistan. Out of the 25 completed ODIs played at this venue, they have won 19 and are currently on an unbeaten streak of eight consecutive matches here.
Australia is fielding a significantly weakened squad. They have rested their key fast bowlers—Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, and Josh Hazlewood—and are also playing without their key batsmen, Mitchell Marsh (due to injury) and Travis Head. Josh Inglis is captaining the team for this tour.
Pakistan, under the captaincy of Shaheen Shah Afridi, is taking the field with its full-strength squad. The team features key stalwarts such as Babar Azam (who boasts a formidable average of 68.6 against Australia), Shadab Khan, and Haris Rauf.
PAK vs AUSTest Head-to-Head Record
- Matches Played- 111
- Won by PAK- 36
- Won by AUS- 71
- Tied/No Result- 1/3
PAK vs AUS Match Playing 11
Pakistan (PAK) Possible Playing 11: 1. Sahibzada Farhan, 2. Maaz Sadaqat, 3. Babar Azam, 4. Rohail Nazir(WK), 5. Salman Agha, 6. Shadab Khan, 7. Abdul Samad-I, 8. Arafat Minhas, 9. Shaheen Afridi(C), 10. Abrar Ahmed, 11. Haris Rauf
Australia (AUS) Possible Playing 11: 1. Matthew Short, 2. Josh Inglis(WK)(C), 3. Matt Renshaw, 4. Marnus Labuschagne, 5. Cameron Green, 6. Alex Carey(WK), 7. Liam Scott, 8. Oliver Peake, 9. Nathan Ellis, 10. Adam Zampa, 11. Billy Stanlake
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