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The 1st T20I between Australia and Pakistan will be played on January 29, 2026, at Gaddafi Stadium.
Australia comes into the series with a strong recent record, having won their last 3 T20I series against Pakistan, including a 3–0 series win in 2024.
The pitch at Lahore usually supports batting, so a high-scoring match is expected. Here are the pitch report, odds, and prediction for the 1st match of the Australia tour of Pakistan, 2026.
Australia vs Pakistan 1st Match Odds
Since Australia is a relatively stronger team than Pakistan, betting platforms are favoring Australian wins and providing higher returns on Pakistan’s wins.
| Platform | AUS Win Odds | PAK Win Odds | Toss Odds (AUS) | Toss Odds (PAK) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1xBet | 1.55 | 2.45 | 1.85 | 1.95 |
| Stake | 1.58 | 2.42 | 1.83 | 1.97 |
| 4RABET | 1.60 | 2.4 | 1.87 | 1.93 |
| BetVibe | 1.62 | 2.38 | 1.88 | 1.92 |
Australia vs Pakistan 1st Match Facts
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Match | AUS vs PAK, 1st T20I |
| Series | Australia Tour of Pakistan, 2026 |
| Date | January 27, Tuesday |
| Time | 04:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore |
Australia vs Pakistan 1st Match Squad
Let’s have a look at the squad for both teams for the T20I series.
Australia Squad
Salman Agha (c), Abrar Ahmed, Babar Azam, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Khawaja Nafay, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Naseem Shah, Sahibzada Farhan (wk), Saim Ayub, Shaheen Afridi, Shadab Khan, Usman Tariq, Usman Khan (wk), Salman Mirza
Pakistan Squad
Mitchell Marsh (c), Sean Abbott, Xavier Bartlett, Mahli Beardman, Cooper Connolly, Ben Dwarshuis, Jack Edwards, Cameron Green, Travis Head, Josh Inglis (wk), Matthew Kuhnemann, Mitchell Owen, Josh Philippe (wk), Matt Renshaw, Matthew Short, Marcus Stoinis, Adam Zampa.
Pitch Report of Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
A batting paradise where batters will enjoy batting at any phase of the match, and chasing is easier on this pitch.
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Pitch Behaviour | The pitch is usually flat and offers consistent pace and bounce, allowing the ball to come nicely onto the bat. |
| Batting Assistance | Batting conditions are very good, with true bounce helping batters play attacking shots with confidence. |
| Bowling Assistance | There is limited help for bowlers early on, though fast bowlers can extract some seam movement. |
| Average 1st Innings Score | The average first-innings score in T20 is 172 runs. |
| Boundary Dimension | The square boundaries are 75 metres, while the straight boundaries measure around 80 metres. |
| Toss Impact & Dew | Teams winning the toss often prefer to bowl first to take advantage of better conditions while chasing. |
Weather Report
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Temperature | The temperature is around 16°C, which is a favourable playing condition. |
| Weather | A mostly sunny day throughout the game. |
| Precipitation | There is 10% chance of rain. |
| Humidity | The humidity will be 65%. |
| Wind | Wind speed will be 08 km/h. |
Australia vs Pakistan Head-to-Head in T20Is
Australia has faced Pakistan 28 times, with Australia winning 14 matches and Pakistan won 13.
| Total Matches Played | 28 |
|---|---|
| Australia Won | 14 |
| Pakistan Won | 13 |
| No Result | 01 |
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Key Players to Watch
These players will be the key performers for the 1st T20I between Australia and Pakistan.
| Players | T20I Stats |
|---|---|
| Mitchell Marsh (AUS) | 2083 runs in 81 matches at an average of 33.06. |
| Josh Inglis (AUS) | 911 runs in 41 games at an average of 28.46. |
| Adam Zampa (AUS) | 134 wickets in 108 games at an economy of 7.37. |
| Shaheen Afridi (PAK) | 126 wickets in 96 matches at an economy of 7.71. |
| Mohammad Nawaz (PAK) | 867 runs and 87 wickets in 88 matches. |
| Fkhar Zaman (PAK) | 2365 runs in 115 games at an average of 23.65. |
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