PAK vs AUS 3rd T20I Preview: Free Live Streaming, Pitch & Weather Report, Head-to-Head, Stats & Records | Australia tour of Pakistan 2026
Published - 01 Feb 2026, 11:09 AM | Updated - 01 Feb 2026, 11:34 PM
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The Pakistan National Cricket Team will face the Australia National Cricket Team in the third and final T20I of this ICC T20 World Cup 2026 preparatory series on Sunday (February 1). This article provides detailed information on the PAK vs AUS 3rd T20I match preview, live streaming, pitch and weather report, head-to-head stats, and records for this crucial encounter.
Pakistan has already clinched the home series by winning the first two games against Australia. This will be a major boost for the Men in Green heading into the final T20I game and the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup 2026, starting on February 7 in India and Sri Lanka.
However, Australia is in a concerning position, having lost back-to-back games before the T20 World Cup 2026, and that too in the Asian conditions because the tournament will be held in the subcontinent, where spin will be the deciding factor. Given that, the Kangaroos will be hoping to finish their Pakistan tour on a winning note in Lahore.
PAK vs AUS 3rd T20I Preview:
Match Details:
Match Date: The third T20I will be played on Sunday, February 1, 2026.
Venue: The match will take place at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore.
Time: The match is scheduled to start at 4:30 PM IST.
PAK vs AUS Squads:
Pakistan Squad: Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Salman Agha (c), Babar Azam, Usman Khan (wk), Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Naseem Shah, Usman Tariq, Abrar Ahmed, Shaheen Afridi, Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Salman Mirza, Khawaja Nafay.
Australia Squad: Matthew Short, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh (c), Cameron Green, Josh Inglis (wk), Matt Renshaw, Cooper Connolly, Xavier Bartlett, Sean Abbott, Matthew Kuhnemann, Adam Zampa, Marcus Stoinis, Ben Dwarshuis, Josh Philippe, Jack Edwards, Mitchell Owen, Mahli Beardman.
PAK vs AUS Probable XIs:
Pakistan Playing XI: Saim Ayub, Sahibzada Farhan, Agha Salman (C), Babar Azam, Usman Khan (wk), SH Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Naseem Shah, Abrar Ahmed, Usman Tariq
Australia Playing XI: Mitchell Marsh (C), Travis Head, Cameron Green, Cooper Connolly, Josh Inglis (wk), Matt Short, Marcus Stoinis, Nathan Ellis, Matthew Kuhnemann, Adam Zampa, Xavier Bartlett
PAK vs AUS 2nd T20I Key Battles
Cameron Green vs Abrar Ahmed
Cameron Green has been Australia’s top run-scorer on this short tour of Pakistan. He has made 71 runs in two matches, with an average of 31.5 and a strike rate of 139.21. Green is expected to deliver a big performance to help Australia avoid a rare whitewash in the T20Is on Pakistani soil.
Abrar Ahmed has troubled all the batters so far in the home series. The leg-spinner has taken five wickets, given away very few runs, and is picking up a wicket almost every 8.4 balls. Abrar will be once again key for the hosts as they aim for a 3-0 series win over Australia.
Salman Ali Agha vs Adam Zampa
Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha has led the hosts from the front in the ongoing T20I series. He is the top run-scorer with 115 runs from two matches at an average of 57. 5. Salman has also taken his batting to another level, scoring at a fast pace and striking at 171.64.
Adam Zampa has been Australia’s best bowler in the series so far. The Australia spinner has taken five wickets while giving away 51 runs in eight overs, with each wicket coming at an average of just 10.2. Zampa’s battle with the Pakistan captain will be an enthralling one in the final T20I.
Usman Khan vs Xavier Bartlett
Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Usman Khan has been impressive with the bat so far in this series. He scored 72 runs in the two games at an average of 35.50 and a strike rate of 142.00.
Xavier Bartlett has had a positive series despite the Australian team’s struggles in Pakistan. He has picked up three wickets at an average of 26 and also made useful contributions with the bat. Bartlett has scored 44 runs and kept the scoreboard moving with a strike rate of 129.41.
Travis Head vs Saim Ayub
One of the most exciting battles in the match will be between Saim Ayub and Travis Head. Australia’s aggressive opener Travis Head is one of the most dangerous batters in world cricket. He likes to attack from the first ball and puts pressure on bowlers straight away.
On the other hand, Saim Ayub often opens the bowling for Pakistan and is known for picking up early wickets in the powerplay. He bowls spin with good control, keeps the ball straight, and targets the stumps. The youngster does not give much flight, which makes his bowling flatter and harder to hit, making his battle with Head interesting to watch out for.
PAK vs AUS 3rd T20I Key Players:
Pakistan - Salman Ali Agha, Shaheen Afridi, Saim Ayub, Shadab Khan, Usman Khan, Abrar Ahmed
Australia - Travis Head, Marcus Stoinis, Xavier Bartlett, Adam Zampa, Cameron Green, Mitchell Marsh
PAK vs AUS 3rd T20I - Free Live Streaming and Telecast Details
TV Broadcast in India: The third and final T20I between Pakistan and Australia will be broadcast live on the Sony Sports Network.
Online Live Streaming in India: Fans can watch the match live on the SonyLIV app and website.
How to Watch on Television: The PAK vs AUS Third T20I will be shown live on the Sony Sports Network channels.
Online Streaming: Fans can watch the match live on the SonyLIV app and website on mobile devices and web browsers.
PAK vs AUS 3rd T20I Weather and Pitch Report - Lahore
PAK vs AUS: Weather Report in Lahore
The weather is expected to be fresh and cool for Sunday. It was expected to be cool and lazy, while the temperature could drop to 13 degrees Celsius in Lahore.
The expected humidity will range between 80 and 85 percent. There is no chance of rain, so a full 40-over match is on the cards. However, dew can have a massive impact at this venue.
PAK vs AUS Pitch Report at Gaddafi Stadium
Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore has clearly favored batters in 2026. The average first-innings score here is high at 183. Batting first has been the better option, with 62.5 per cent of matches won by teams that set a target. The pitch has good bounce and pace, which helps batters play shots easily.
In the first two matches of the ongoing Pakistan-Australia T20I series, the team batting first scored more than 167 runs both times. Interestingly, both pacers and spinners have taken wickets at a similar rate, with bowling averages close to 25 at Gaddafi Stadium.
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However, spinners have been more economical, giving away 7.58 runs per over, while fast bowlers have gone at 8.84. Spinners are expected to get more help from the pitch once again, just like in the last two games at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.
PAK vs AUS Head-to-Head Records
| Stats | Matches | PAK Won | AUS Won | Draw | Tied | NR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 15 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| In Pakistan | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Last 5 T20Is | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
PAK vs AUS Head-to-Head Records: Key Statistics
Australia and Pakistan have faced each other 30 times in T20I cricket. Pakistan have won 15 matches, while Australia have won 14. One match ended without a result.
When playing in Pakistan, Australia won one match in Lahore in 2022. On the other hand, Pakistan have won two matches at home in the shorter format of the game.
PAK vs AUS Head-to-Head Records: The Last 5 Matches
There is not much difference in the Pakistan vs Australia rivalry in recent T20 clashes. Out of the latest five matches between the two teams, Australia has won three, while Pakistan has managed two wins in the ongoing home series.
However, the Aussies are without their main players this time. Notably, Australia completely dominated Pakistan in 2024 with a 3-0 series win on Pakistani soil.
However, they come into this series after losing their last home series against India. On the other hand, Pakistan came into this series after winning their T20 series in Sri Lanka earlier this month.
PAK vs AUS Head-to-Head Records—Result of the Last 5 T20I Matches
- Pakistan won by 90 runs in Lahore on January 31st, 2026
- Pakistan won by 22 runs in Lahore on January 29th, 2026
- Australia won by 7 wickets in Hobart on November 18, 2024
- Australia won by 13 runs in Sydney on November 16, 2024
- Australia won by 29 runs in Brisbane on November 14, 2024
PAK vs AUS 3rd T20I - Conclusion
The third Pakistan vs Australia T20I will be very important for both teams as they prepare their final playing XI for the T20 World Cup 2026 in India and Sri Lanka. Many Pakistani players are close to sealing their spots in the team.
If they perform well in the last match and help Pakistan complete a historic clean sweep against Australia, it will be a big boost for both the team and the players.
On the other hand, Australia has a few of the most explosive batters and a healthy bowling attack at their side, but they have to step up and deliver their best to avoid an embarrassing whitewash in Pakistan before heading to Sri Lanka for their T20 World Cup 2026 campaign.
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