Pakistan faces Australia in the decisive third T20I of their series at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. With the hosts already holding a commanding 2-0 lead, this dead rubber offers Pakistan a chance for a clean sweep.
Match Details
Match: 3rd T20I, Australia tour of Pakistan 2026
Date: Sunday, February 1, 2026
Time: 4:00 PM PKT (4:30 PM IST)
Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
Pitch and Weather
Gaddafi Stadium’s pitch typically favors batsmen with even pace and bounce, allowing strokeplay throughout, though pacers can extract early swing and spinners gain grip later. Recent games here saw high scores, with teams batting first winning more often historically, but chases succeeding lately—expect 170+ to be competitive. Weather stays cloudy with no rain risk and temperatures around 17°C.
Match Importance
Pakistan can cap a rare T20I series whitewash over Australia—their first since 2018—boosting morale ahead of T20 World Cup prep. Australia, playing a depleted squad, eyes pride and lessons in subcontinental conditions, especially spin, as a World Cup trial run. Momentum tilts heavily Pakistan’s way after dominant wins.
Team Form
Pakistan has surged, posting 169/8 to defend successfully in the 1st T20I then smashing 198/5 for a 90-run rout in the 2nd, led by Salman Agha and spinners. Australia struggled, folding to 146/8 and a dismal 108, exposed by collapses despite flashes from Green and Bartlett. Pakistan’s batting depth and spin attack shine; Aussies lack firepower.
PAK vs AUS Live Streaming Info
Catch the live action of Pakistan vs Australia 1st T20I today on PTV Sports for TV broadcast in Pakistan.
Streaming Options
In Pakistan, stream free on apps like Tamasha, Tapmad, and Myco, with the PCB Official App also available. Internationally, Sony Sports Network and Sony LIV cover it in India; Willow TV and Fubo in the US/Canada; Fox Sports and Kayo in Australia; and PCB live for UK regions.
- For viewers in Pakistan, the Pakistan vs Australia 1st T20I is live on PTV Sports and A Sports, with free streaming options like Tamasha, Tapmad, Myco, and the PCB Official app making it easy to catch every ball.
- Australians can tune into Fox Sports or Foxtel on Fox Cricket, or stream via Kayo Sports for uninterrupted coverage.
- In India, Sony Sports Network has select telecast while Sony LIV and SportsTV YouTube provide online access.
- North America gets Willow TV and Fubo streaming, the UK relies on PCB Live and Pakistan Live app, MENA regions use Cricbuzz for both TV and streaming, and Sub-Saharan Africa watches on SuperSport.
How to Watch the Match for Free:
Watch the Pakistan vs Australia 1st T20I for free in Pakistan on PTV Sports via any TV or free-to-air dish, and stream it live without cost on Tamasha web/app, Myco, and the PCB Official app across all devices.
Live Streaming Info:
The 3rd T20 will be live on Ptv Sports
Live Score Info:
Pakistan vs Australia 3rd T20 Live Score on Espn and Cricbuzz Live Score update ball by ball.
Head-to-Head
In 29 T20Is, Pakistan leads slightly with 13 wins to Australia’s 14, one no-result. Recent form favors Pakistan: they won the last two series openers here (198/5 beat 108; 168/8 beat 146/8), but Australia swept the prior three Down Under last year.
Last 5 Meetings:
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Feb 1, 2026 (2nd T20I): Pak 198/5 beat Aus 108 (90 runs)
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Jan 29, 2026 (1st T20I): Pak 168/8 beat Aus 146/8 (22 runs)
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Nov 18, 2024: Aus 118/3 beat Pak 117 (3 wkts)
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Nov 16, 2024: Aus 147/9 beat Pak 134 (13 runs)
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Nov 14, 2024: Aus 93/4 beat Pak 64/9 (29 runs)
Pakistan Analysis
Strengths lie in explosive top-order depth, allrounders like Agha (captain, series standout) and Ayub, plus a lethal spin trio (Abrar Ahmed POTM in 2nd) that shredded Australia. Weaknesses? Minimal, but pace relies on Naseem-Shaheen without injuries. Recent: Unbeaten, high totals defended clinically.
Probable XI: Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Salman Agha (c), Babar Azam, Usman Khan (wk), Mohammad Nawaz, Shadab Khan, Faheem Ashraf, Abrar Ahmed, Naseem Shah, Shaheen Shah Afridi
Australia Analysis
A second-string side misses stars, hurting batting—top-order crumbled repeatedly. Strengths: Bowling sparks from Zampa, Bartlett; Green’s cameos. Weaknesses: No answer to spin, fragile middle-order. Recent: Heavily outplayed, biggest T20I loss margin since 2005.
Probable XI: Matthew Short, Travis Head, Cameron Green, Josh Inglis (wk), Cooper Connolly, Mitchell Marsh (c), Josh Philippe, Sean Abbott, Xavier Bartlett, Adam Zampa, Mahli Beardman
Prediction
Pakistan’s form, home conditions, and squad superiority point to another comfortable win, likely by 20-30 runs or 6 wickets if chasing. Clean sweep feels inevitable against Australia’s backups.