The Men’s ICC T20 World Cup 2026 is less than a couple of weeks away. Many of the teams taking part in that tournament are currently engaged in bilateral T20I series to fine-tune their preparations and finalise their combinations.
Two of those nations, Pakistan and Australia, will contest a short three-match T20I series from January 29 to February 1 in Lahore.
Several of the players across the two teams had been in action in various T20 leagues over the past month. This included a forgettable stint for Babar Azam in the Big Bash League.
Talking about the squads for the PAK vs AUS T20I series, Australia are under strength as Tim David, Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, Glenn Maxwell, and Nathan Ellis are not part of the T20I series against Pakistan due to injuries.
Further, captain Mitchell Marsh along with Josh Inglis and Marcus Stoinis have been rested from the PAK vs AUS 1st T20I. Travis Head will lead the side on Thursday in Lahore. The visitors have announced their XI.
Has Pakistan dropped Mohammad Rizwan?
Pakistan have dropped Mohammad Rizwan and Haris Rauf from their T20I setup, while Shaheen Afridi will mark his return to cricket following another knee injury, and Babar Azam is included in the squad for this series and for the T20 World Cup.
The team will be captained by Salman Ali Agha, who led Pakistan to the runners-up finish in the Asia Cup last year.
When and where is the Pakistan vs Australia 1st T20I?
The three-match T20I series between Pakistan and Australia will begin on January 29, Thursday. All three matches will be played at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.
PAK vs AUS: Where to watch Pakistan vs Australia T20I series in India? Live streaming details
No, the Pakistan vs Australia T20I series will not be telecasted in India, and there will not be any live streaming as well. Due to the political strains between India and Pakistan, no Indian broadcaster purchased the rights for the PAK vs AUS series.
The series will be broadcasted globally. In Pakistan, fans can watch it on PTV Sports (TV), Tamasha, Tapmad, and Myco (streaming), and in Australia, Fox Cricket will stream this series.
PAK vs AUS T20I series: Regions and their broadcasters are mentioned below.
| Region | Broadcaster/Streaming Platform |
| Pakistan | PTV Sports (TV), Tamasha, Tapmad, and Myco (Streaming) |
| Australia | Fox Cricket |
| North America (USA/Canada) | Willow TV |
| United Kingdom | PCB Live |
| MENA (Middle East) | Cricbuzz |
| Africa | SuperSport |
| Bangladesh | T Sports |
Has Australia ever played a T20I in Pakistan?
Yes, Australia have played only one T20I match in Pakistan during their all-format tour in 2022. Aaron Finch’s 55-run knock set up Australia’s three-wicket win in Lahore.
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