
The stage for the final match of the three-match T20I series is set at the historic Gaddafi Stadium. While the series trophy is safely in the hands of the hosts, there is more than just pride at stake. along with 2026 T20 World Cup exist India and Sri Lanka With just 11 days left, this game will serve as the ultimate dress rehearsal for two teams heading in completely different directions.
Pakistan Australia have been clinical, recording a 22-run win in the opener and beating Australia by 90 runs yesterday. leader Salman Ali AghaThe Pakistanis, who excelled in their new role at No. 3, turned Lahore into a fortress using their arsenal of rotating weapons. for Mitchell Marshof Australiathis series has set off alarm bells; they struggled to decipher the changes in Pakistan’s five-pronged spin attack, losing all 10 wickets in the second game to slow bowlers.
PAK vs AUS, 3rd T20I: Match details
- Date and time: February 1 (Sunday); 4:30pm (UST) / 11:00am (GMT) / 4:00pm (local time)
- Place: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
Head-to-head record (T20Is):
Competitions participated in: 30| Australia wins: 13 | Pakistan won: 16 | 16 No result: 1
Gaddafi Stadium Promotion Report
The surface of the third T20I is likely to be similar to the first two games, presenting a classic subcontinental wicket that allows the batsmen to score runs early and then bring spin into the game towards the end. In previous matches, the ball would have been blocked for slower bowlers and once the Powerplay passed, it became increasingly tricky to chase the ball. While Lahore has traditionally hosted high-scoring matches, with the T20 World Cup approaching, the pitch seems ready to challenge teams in the midfield and reward smart tactics. Considering how effectively Pakistan’s spinners defended their total, the toss-winning captain might consider batting first this time around to avoid the pressure of a spin-heavy chase, although the evening dew would still affect conditions.
squad
Pakistan: Sahibzada Farhan, Syed Ayub, Salman Agha (middle), Babar Azam, Usman Khan (female), Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Naseem Shah, Usman Tariq, Abrar Ahmed, Shaheen Afridi, Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Wasim, Salman Mirza, Khawaja Nafi
Australia: Matthew Short, Travis HydeMitchell Marsh (c), Cameron Green, Josh Inglis (wk), Matt Renshaw, Cooper Connolly, Xavier Bartlett, Sean Abbott, Matthew Kooneman, Adam Zampa, Marcus Stoinis, Ben Devasius, Josh Phillip, Jack Edwards, Mitchell Owen, Mahri Beardman
PAK vs AUS, 3rd T20I: Today’s Match Prediction
Case 1:
- Pakistan wins first in toss and batting
- Pakistan power play score: 40-50 (6 overs)
- Pakistan total score: 180-190
Case 2:
- Australia wins first in toss and bat
- Australia Powerplay Score: 50-60 (6 overs)
- Australia overall score: 190-200
Match result: Australia wins.
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