PAK vs AUS, 2nd T20I, Cricket Tips: Australia decided to throw their youngsters into the action against Pakistan in the first T20I in Lahore. They tried well with the ball, but the batting was below par, which resulted in a 22-run defeat for the tourists. It was the first win for Pakistan over Australia in the shorter format since October 2018.
Saim Ayub and Abrar Ahmed played a key role in the win. With a 1-0 lead, Pakistan will lock horns with Australia in the second game on Saturday at Gaddafi Stadium. There won't be any change for Pakistan, but Australia might bring back Captain Marsh with other senior players. So, Australia will be keen to level the series here.
PAK vs AUS: Match Details
Date: January 31, 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 4:30 PM IST
Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
PAK vs AUS: Live Streaming Details
The only option to watch the second T20I between Pakistan and Australia will be on the FanCode streaming platform.
PAK vs AUS: Head-to-Head in T20I
Total Matches: 29
Pakistan: 14
Australia: 14
No-result: 01
PAK vs AUS: Ground Pitch Report
Gaddafi Stadium is a good deck. Especially in the first innings, when the wicket will be dry, batters can play their shots on the bounce. But the wicket might start getting a grip as the game goes on. Spinners will be hard to score runs off of.
PAK vs AUS: Possible XIs
Pakistan: Saim Ayub, Sahibzada Farhan, Salman Agha (c), Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Usman Khan (wk), Shadab Khan, Md. Nawaz, Shaheen Afridi, Salman Mirza, Abrar Ahmed
Australia: Mitchell Marsh ©, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Cooper Connolly, Cameron Green, Marcus Stoinis, Mitchell Owen, Sean Abbott, Xavier Bartlett, Ben Dwarshuis, Adam Zampa
PAK vs AUS: Player to Watch Out For
Probable Best Batter
Saim Ayub is a dynamic opener who can play shots against all kinds of bowlers and can give quick starts. Travis Head is a proven match-winner and will be a big wicket in the game.
Probable Best Bowler
Abrar Ahmed is expected to deliver another match-winning knock as he did in the first game. Adam Zampa used the conditions well and made the difference with the ball.
Today Match Prediction: Australia had a poor batting display, but they are too good of a team to lose consecutive games. Hence, we predict Australia to win the second game.
Disclaimer: The prediction or cricket tips are purely based on the understanding and research of the writer. So kindly make sure to consider the points above while making your predictions.
