PAK vs AUS, 1st T20I, Cricket Tips: Australia have reached Pakistan, where they will play three T20Is in order to prepare for the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup 2026. This series will be key for both sides, and they will try to test their combination. The first T20I will be held at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, starting at 4:30 PM IST on Thursday.
Mitchell Marsh is ready to find the right combination for the team. Though Australia didn't have 3-4 first-choice players due to injuries, which gave new players a chance to showcase their talent. For Pakistan, they have all their aces upheld and will be ready to challenge Australia at home.
PAK vs AUS: Match Details
Date: January 29, 2026 (Thursday)
Time: 4:30 PM IST
Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
PAK vs AUS: Live Streaming Details
There is no option to watch the live action of the first T20I in India. But the live stream can be available on the FanCode mobile app or website.
PAK vs AUS: Head-to-Head in T20I
Total Matches: 28
Pakistan: 13
Australia: 14
No-result: 01
PAK vs AUS: Ground Pitch Report
Gaddafi Stadium offers a brilliant deck to bat on. It is expected to offer good bounce and batting conditions. This is a good-scoring venue, and an afternoon start means the wicket in the first innings will be dry and there will be enough help for the spinners. Hence, batting second should be a good option here.
PAK vs AUS: Possible XIs
Pakistan: Saim Ayub, Sahibzada Farhan (wk), Babar Azam, Salman Agha ©, Usman Khan, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, 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
Babar Azam is back, and he did well in practice sessions. Hence, he will be a key batter for Pakistan. Mitchell Marsh has been in incredible form, and the captain will be the one to watch out for.
Probable Best Bowler
These conditions will suit Abrar Ahmed, and he will have a crucial role in this game. For Australia, Adam Zampa, with his ability, can be a game-changer.
Today Match Prediction: Pakistan have always struggled facing a higher-ranked side. We predict Australia to beat them in the first T20I.
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.