Pakistan will face Australia in the second T20I of the Australia tour of Pakistan 2026, which will be played at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Saturday. The Pakistan team defeated Australia in the opening T20I match by 22 runs, leading the series 1-0. The host batting first posted a total of 168 runs in 20 overs. Adam Zampa was impressive, taking four wickets. Xavier Bartlett and Mahil Beardman picked up two wickets each.

In response, the Australian team failed to chase down the target and scored only 146 runs in 20 overs. Abrar Ahmed picked up two important wickets and successfully defended the target. Australia captain Mitch Marsh is ready to play today's match. 

Also Read: PAK vs AUS, 2nd T20I: Head-to-head, pitch report & predicted playing XIs

PAK vs AUS Match Details

• Match: Pakistan vs Australia, 2nd T20I 

• Date: 31st January 2026

• Time: 4.30 PM IST

• Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore

• Live Streaming: Not Available 

PAK vs AUS Weather Report

Pitch Report - Gaddafi Stadium

The surface at the Gaddafi Cricket Stadium is expected to be good for spinners and there will be some help for pacers in the powerplay overs. Both teams will prefer chasing.

Top Batters to Watch – PAK vs AUS

• Saim Ayub (PAK): 40 runs in this series 

• Cameron Green (AUS): 36 runs in this series 

• Salman Ali (PAK): 39 runs in this series 

Top Bowlers to Watch – PAK vs AUS

• Adam Zampa (AUS): 4 wickets in this series 

• Abrar Ahmed (PAK): 2 wickets in this series 

• Saim Ayub (PAK): 114 wickets in this series 

PAK vs AUS Recent Form

PAK vs AUS Today Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1: If PAK Bat First

• Powerplay Score: 40–45

• Predicted Total: 155-165

• Match Result: PAK to win

Scenario 2: If AUS Bat First

• Powerplay Score: 55–60

• Predicted Total: 165–170

• Match Result: AUS to win

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PAK vs AUS Predicted Playing XIs

Pakistan 

Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Salman Agha (c), Khawaja Mohammad Nafay (wk), Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, and Abrar Ahmed.

Australia 

Mitchell Marsh (c), Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Cameron Green, Marcus Stoinis, Mitchell Owen, Cooper Connolly, Sean Abbott, Ben Dwarshuis, Xavier Bartlett, Adam Zampa..

PAK vs AUS Today Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today?

According to our PAK vs AUS today match prediction, Australia are the favourites to win the 2nd T20I. The likes of Travis Head, Marcus Stoinis and Mitchell Marsh will be key players to watch out for.

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