PAK vs AUS 1st T20I Match Preview:

Pakistan will host Australia in the three-match T20I series. They will kick-start the series at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, Pakistan, on Thursday, 29th January. Pakistan head into this game after winning the recent Tri-Nation series against Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe. The Pakistan team will be led by Salman Ali Agha, along with Shadab Khan and Sahibzada Farhan.

On the other hand, Australia recently lost a T20I series against India. They enter this series after two consecutive defeats in a row. Mitchell Marsh will captain the Australian team in this series. This is a golden opportunity for both teams to prepare before the T20 World Cup, which will be held later this year.

Recent Performance:

PAK vs AUS 1st T20I Match Details:

• Series/Tournament: Australia Tour of Pakistan 
• Match: PAK vs AUS 1st T20I
• Date: 29 Jan. 2026
• Match Start Time: 4:30 PM IST
• Stadium/Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, Pakistan
• Live Score: cricketwinner.com
• Live Streaming: YouTube.

PAK vs AUS Head-to-Head Stats:

(Last 10 Matches)

PAK vs AUS Pitch & Weather Report:

The weather forecast for this match on Thursday evening will be favourable. The temperature is likely to go down to around 6.9°C. Based on previous stats, the average score at this venue ranges from 169 to 151 runs. The pitch offers little assistance to pacers.

Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, Stats: 

Gaddafi Stadium pitch is renowned for its flat surface, and the ball tends to come onto the bat nicely. Winning the toss and opting to bowl first will be a wise decision on this surface.      

PAK vs AUS Probable Playing 11

Pakistan (PAK) Probable 11:

Saim Ayub, Sahibzada Farhan (WK), Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Salman Ali Agha (C), Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, and Abrar Ahmed.

Australia (AUS) Probable 11:

Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh (C), Cameron Green, Josh Inglis (WK), Marcus Stoinis, Cooper Connolly, Mitchell Owen, Xavier Bartlett, Matt Kuhnemann, Adam Zampa, Ben Dwarshuis.

Top Picks from Pakistan

Top Picks from Australia

Cricket Winner Player’s Insight:

• Sahibzada Farhan (PAK) Farhan has scored 322 runs in his last 10 T20 International innings. A good batting performance can be expected from him in this match.
• M Nawaz (PAK) has scored 64 runs in the last three T20 matches and is capable of providing valuable support with the ball.
• Travis Head (AUS) loves batting in the subcontinent, and he will be the batter to watch out for on Thursday. The left-handed batter likes to take the attack to the bowlers inside the power play. 
• Mitchell Marsh (AUS), the Australian captain, had a stellar performance in the Big Bash League (BBL). He scored over 300 runs, including a century. 

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PAK vs AUS Dream11 Prediction Expert Advice 

PAK vs AUS Dream11 Prediction Probable Winners:

Australia should start as the favourites to clinch the T20I game. They have a well-balanced squad, and their recent run against Pakistan also makes their case stronger for a win in this encounter.

PAK vs AUS 1st T20I FAQ

Who is likely to win the PAK vs AUS match today?

Australia (AUS) is expected to win this match.

Who is ahead in head-to-head stats?    

Australia

Who are the top fantasy picks for the PAK vs AUS Dream11 team?

Mitchell Marsh, M Nawaz, Sahibzada Farhan, Travis Head, Shadab Khan and M Stoinis

What is the pitch report for this match?

The surface is balanced, and we can expect an average score range between 128 and 142 runs.