Pakistan’s World Cup build-up rolls on in Lahore with Australia still very much in the contest. The hosts took a 1-0 lead in the series with a disciplined 22-run win in the opener, on the back of Saim Ayub’s all-round effort and a near-flawless bowling performance that left Australia chasing the game throughout.
The second T20I offers Pakistan a chance to seal the series early, while Australia will be eager to push it to a decider. The visitors are expected to freshen things up, with Mitchell Marsh and Marcus Stoinis both in line for a return after being rested in the first match.
PAK vs AUS 2nd T20I: Match Information
- Match: Pakistan vs Australia, 2nd T20I
- Series: Australia tour of Pakistan, T20I series
- Date: January 31, 2026 (Saturday)
- Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
- Start Time: 4:00 PM local | 4:30 PM IST
- Captains: Salman Ali Agha (PAK), Mitchell Marsh (AUS)
Gaddafi Stadium pitch report: PAK vs AUS
Lahore offered a slow, gripping surface in the first T20I, and little is expected to change. The pitch has been low and two-paced, with spinners getting appreciable turn once the ball gets older. Batting hasn’t been straightforward, and anything around 170 remains a highly competitive total.
Pace vs Spin at Gaddafi Stadium (T20Is since 2025)
| Type | Wickets | Average | SR | Economy | 4W/5W | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pace | 48 | 20.29 | 14.1 | 8.60 | 1 / 1 | 5/30 |
| Spin | 32 | 29.12 | 21.3 | 8.17 | 1 / 0 | 4/24 |
Key battle: Babar Azam vs Adam Zampa (T20s)
| Metric | Numbers |
|---|---|
| Runs | 92 |
| Dismissals | 4 |
| Strike Rate | 108.23 |
| Dot Ball % | 23.2 |
| Boundary % | 8.23 |
Pakistan vs Australia 2nd T20I live streaming details
| Region | TV | Live Streaming |
|---|---|---|
| USA & Canada | Willow TV | Fubo, Fubo Canada |
| India | — | Sports TV (YouTube) |
Pakistan vs Australia squads
Pakistan:
Salman Ali Agha (c), Abrar Ahmed, Babar Azam, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Khawaja Nafay, Mohammad Nawaz, Salman Mirza, Mohammad Wasim, Naseem Shah, Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Shadab Khan, Usman Khan, Usman Tariq
Australia:
Mitchell Marsh (c), Sean Abbott, Xavier Bartlett, Mahli Beardman, Cooper Connolly, Ben Dwarshuis, Jack Edwards, Cameron Green, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Matthew Kuhnemann, Mitch Owen, Josh Philippe, Matthew Renshaw, Matt Short, Marcus Stoinis, Adam Zampa
