PAK vs AUS 1st T20I | All You Need To Know

With an eye on the T20 World Cup 2026, Pakistan and Australia will look to sharpen their preparations as they face each other in the first T20I match of the series at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. Salman Agha is leading Pakistan, while Travis Head is captaining Australia.

TOSS - Pakistan won the toss and elected to bat first against Australia.

Time - January 29, 8 PM IST

Venue- Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore

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Where To Watch Pakistan National Cricket Team vs Australia Men's Team Match Live Around The World?

India - Not Available

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

South Africa - SuperSport

Bangladesh- T Sports

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PAK vs AUS 1st T20I, Lahore Pitch Report: Overall, a good batting track with some help for the pacers in the initial phase. Expect fireworks from the batters from both sides. Dew factor will be crucial in the second innings.

PAK vs AUS 1st T20I Playing XIs:

Australia (Playing XI): Travis Head(c), Matthew Short, Cameron Green, Matt Renshaw, Cooper Connolly, Mitchell Owen, Josh Philippe(w), Jack Edwards, Xavier Bartlett, Adam Zampa, Mahli Beardman

Pakistan (Playing XI): Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, Salman Agha(c), Fakhar Zaman, Usman Khan(w), Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Shaheen Afridi, Salman Mirza, Abrar Ahmed

PAK vs AUS T20I Match Squads:

Australia Squad: Mitchell Marsh(c), Travis Head, Matthew Short, Josh Inglis(w), Marcus Stoinis, Mitchell Owen, Ben Dwarshuis, Xavier Bartlett, Adam Zampa, Sean Abbott, Mahli Beardman, Matt Renshaw, Cameron Green, Matthew Kuhnemann, Josh Philippe, Jack Edwards, Cooper Connolly

Pakistan Squad: Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, Salman Agha(c), Fakhar Zaman, Usman Khan(w), Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Shaheen Afridi, Salman Mirza, Abrar Ahmed, Usman Tariq, Khawaja Nafay, Naseem Shah