Cricket followers will turn their focus to Lahore when Pakistan will meet Australia in the third T20I at Gaddafi Stadium on 1st February at 4:30 PM IST.
Get the best PAK vs AUS Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and match insights for the 3rd T20I match of the Australia Tour of Pakistan 2026. Expert analysis and more.
PAK vs AUS Match Preview:
Pakistan and Australia will clash in the third and Final T20I on February 1, 2026, at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, following an exciting second match. In the 3rd T20I, Pakistan posted a commanding 198/5 in their 20 overs, featuring Salman Agha’s 76 off 40 balls and Usman Khan’s 53. Pakistan then bowled out Australia for 108 in 15.4 overs, winning by 90 runs and taking a 2–0 lead in the series.
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Consequently, Pakistan now needs just one more win to clinch the series, while Australia will aim to win the 3rd T20I to avoid a clean sweep. In the second match, Pakistan’s bowlers impressed as Abrar Ahmed and Shadab Khan took three wickets each to restrict Australia’s batting lineup.
Moreover, Australia’s top order struggled under pressure despite a fight from Mitchell Marsh and Cameron Green, and the team will look to strengthen both bat and ball for the decider. Therefore, this final T20I promises an intense contest with Australia pushing hard for pride and Pakistan aiming to seal the series emphatically.
PAK vs AUS Head-to-Head Record:
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Teams |
Matches Won |
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Pakistan |
14 |
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Australia |
14 |
PAK vs AUS Weather & Pitch Report:
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Temperature |
17°C |
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Weather Forecast |
Cloudy |
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Pitch Behaviour |
Batting-friendly |
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Best Suited To |
Spin |
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Average 1st innings score |
166 |
Record of chasing teams:
PAK vs AUS Playing 11s (Predicted):
Pakistan Playing 11:
1) Sahibzada Farhan
2) Saim Ayub
3) Salman Ali Agha ©
4) Babar Azam
5) Usman Khan (wk)
6) Mohammad Nawaz
7) Shadab Khan
8) Faheem Ashraf
9) Abrar Ahmed
10) Naseem Shah
11) Usman Tariq
Australia Playing 11:
1) Matthew Short
2) Travis Head
3) Mitchell Marsh ©
4) Cameron Green
5) Josh Inglis (wk)
6) Matt Renshaw
7) Cooper Connolly
8) Xavier Bartlett
9) Sean Abbott
10) Matthew Kuhnemann
11) Adam Zampa
Hot Picks for PAK vs AUS Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Picks:
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Salman Agha – Contributing for Pakistan as a right-handed batter and right-arm off-break bowler, he has enjoyed a productive series so far by accumulating 115 runs with composed stroke play and growing influence. |
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Saim Ayub – Delivering strong all-round contributions for Pakistan as a left-handed batter and right-arm off-break bowler, he has accumulated 63 runs and claimed 3 wickets in the series so far, influencing matches in both departments. |
Top Picks:
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Cameron Green – Featuring for Australia as a right-handed batter and right-arm medium-fast bowler, he has made a positive impact in the series so far by scoring 71 runs while offering valuable all-round balance. |
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Travis Head – Operating at the top of Australia’s order with trademark aggression, he has contributed 27 runs in the series so far, continuing to apply positive intent through attacking stroke play. |
Budget Picks:
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Josh Inglis – Operating in Australia’s middle order as a right-handed wicketkeeper-batter, he provides stability through composed shot selection, smart game awareness, and reliable work behind the stumps. |
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Shadab Khan – Representing Pakistan as a right-handed batter and right-arm leg-break bowler, he offers valuable all-round balance through energetic fielding, attacking spin, and capable lower-order batting. |
PAK vs AUS Australia Tour of Pakistan 2026 Captain and Vice-captain Choices:
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Captain |
Saim Ayub & Salman Agha |
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Vice-Captain |
Cameron Green & Travis Head |
PAK vs AUS Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Keeper – Usman Khan
- Batters – Mitchell Marsh, Travis Head, Babar Azam
- All-rounders – Salman Ali Agha, Mohammad Nawaz, Cameron Green (vc), Saim Ayub ©
- Bowlers – Adam Zampa, Xavier Bartlett, Abrar Ahmed
PAK vs AUS Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Keepers – Josh Inglis, Usman Khan
- Batters – Travis Head (vc), Babar Azam
- All-rounders – Salman Ali Agha ©, Shadab Khan, Cameron Green, Saim Ayub
- Bowlers – Adam Zampa, Xavier Bartlett, Abrar Ahmed
PAK vs AUS Dream11 Prediction Today Match 3rd T20I Australia Tour of Pakistan 2026 Players to Avoid:
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Players |
Dream11 Credits |
Dream11 Points (Last match) |
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Faheem Ashraf |
7.5 credits |
NA |
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Jack Edwards |
7.0 credits |
NA |
PAK vs AUS Dream11 Prediction Today Match 3rd T20I Australia Tour of Pakistan 2026 Expert Advice:
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SL Captaincy Choice |
Saim Ayub |
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GL Captaincy Choice |
Salman Agha |
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Punt Picks |
Shadab Khan and Josh Inglis |
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Dream11 Combination |
1-3-4-3 |
PAK vs AUS Match Winner Prediction:
Australia is anticipated to stage a comeback and secure victory in the game.