Pakistan vs Australia, 2nd T20I of the Australia Tour of Pakistan 2026, takes place today, January 31, at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. The match starts at 4:00 PM local time (4:30 PM IST), with Pakistan looking to seal the series after their first-game win.
Gaddafi Stadium’s dry pitch offers even pace and bounce early, favoring batters, but it grips and turns later, helping spinners as the game wears on—making the powerplay key and a par score around 170. Expect cloudy, chilly conditions around 17°C with no rain, though dew could aid chasing later.
With Pakistan coming off a strong 168/8 in the opener that Australia couldn’t chase, this clash is do-or-die for the visitors to level the three-match series before the finale. Home advantage at Lahore, where Pakistan has won their last seven T20Is, ramps up the stakes—especially with both sides prepping for the T20 World Cup.
Pakistan’s momentum surges after dominating the first T20I with key partnerships and spin control, ending a long drought against Australia. Australia, caught off-guard by the turning track, collapsed in the chase and must regroup their inexperienced middle order fast.
Babar Azam’s middle-order role shift could define Pakistan’s batting stability, while Australia’s top order—Travis Head and Matthew Short—needs to attack spin early. Spin duel pits Pakistan’s Abrar Ahmed and Shadab Khan against Adam Zampa, who snared 4/xx in the opener.
PAK vs AUS Match Details
- Match: 2nd T20 Match
- Teams: Pakistan vs Australia 2nd T20
- Date: 31 January 2026
- Time: 4:00 PM 11:00 AM GMT / 4:00 PM LOCAL
- Venue: Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore
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 2nd T20 will be live on Ptv Sports
Live Score Info:
Pakistan vs Australia 2nd T20 Live Score on Espn and Cricbuzz Live Score update ball by ball.
Probable XIs
Pakistan Probable XI: Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Salman Agha (c), Mohammad Nawaz, Khawaja Nafay (wk), Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Abrar Ahmed.
Australia Probable XI: Travis Head (capt), Matt Short, Matt Renshaw, Cameron Green, Cooper Connolly, Mitchell Owen, Josh Philippe (wk), Xavier Bartlett, Sean Abbott, Adam Zampa, Mahli Beardman.
Head-to-Head
Pakistan and Australia have clashed 28 times in T20Is (updating post-2024), with Australia leading 14-13 and one no-result—though Pakistan’s home opener win tips recent scales. Last five: Australia won the four prior (2024 series sweeps plus 2022), but Pakistan struck back in game one.
Pakistan Analysis
Strengths lie in a balanced spin attack (Abrar, Shadab, Nawaz) suited to Lahore’s grip, plus Shaheen Afridi’s pace—evident in their opener control. Weaknesses include top-order inconsistency if Saim Ayub doesn’t fire, and Babar’s adaptation lower down. Key players: Saim Ayub (74-run stand), Salman Agha (captaincy poise), Abrar Ahmed (match-winner).
Australia Analysis
Their pace youth (Bartlett, Beardman) showed promise with wickets in the first game, but the spin-vulnerable middle order crumbled on a turning track. Strengths: Top-order firepower from Head/Short and Zampa’s guile; weaknesses: Subcontinent inexperience beyond seniors. Key performers: Zampa (4 wickets), Beardman (2 wickets); Travis Head must anchor.
Prediction
Pakistan’s home mastery, spin edge, and opener momentum make them favorites to win again, targeting 170+ batting first on this slowing pitch—sealing the series 2-0.