PAK vs AUS Match Prediction : 2nd ODI, Australia tour of Pakistan, 2026

Pakistan hosts Australia at Gaddafi Stadium with momentum after a five-wicket win three days ago. The series narrative tilts towards Pakistan’s growing confidence at home.

Australia must respond quickly after being outplayed in the chase and with middle-order frailties exposed. We expect intensity to spike as both teams fine-tune combinations for this tour.

Pakistan vs Australia Head-to-Head Record

Across five recent clashes, Pakistan leads Australia 3–2, riding a current three-match winning streak. Pakistan has claimed the last three meetings by margins of nine wickets, eight wickets, and five wickets, underscoring a clear trend in their favor. Australia’s two wins in this span came earlier, including a narrow two-wicket result and a 62-run victory, but recent momentum belongs to Pakistan.

PAK vs AUS Team Previews

Pakistan

Pakistan’s top order looked composed in the latest win as Babar Azam anchored with 69 off 94. Ghazi Ghori supported well with 65 off 92, while Sahibzada Farhan added a brisk 28 off 33 to keep the chase on track.

The bowling unit delivered control and bite. Arafat Minhas produced a standout all-round display with 5 wickets and 18 off 17. Abrar Ahmad chipped in with 2 wickets, and Shaheen Afridi struck early with 1 wicket. Haris Rauf maintained his wicket-taking rhythm after recent hauls of 3 against Bangladesh and 2 the match before.

Pakistan Expected Playing 11

Babar Azam (C), Ghazi Ghori (WK), Sahibzada Farhan, Agha Salman, Maaz Sadaqat, Abdul Samad, Arafat Minhas, Shadab Khan, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmad

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Australia

Australia’s top order showed promise through Matthew Short’s 55 off 76 and Matt Renshaw’s 61 off 63 in the last game. The middle order faltered as Cameron Green and Marnus Labuschagne fell cheaply, leaving a below-par total under pressure.

The bowling attack lacked penetration despite Nathan Ellis taking 2 wickets and Matthew Kuhnemann adding 1. Tanveer Sangha grabbed a wicket but support was sporadic. This is an Australian team that is missing some of its key players and that is showing.

It will not be easy for Australia to bounce back in conditions that are tailormade for Pakistan.

Australia Expected Playing 11

Alex Carey (WK), Matthew Short, Matt Renshaw, Cameron Green, Marnus Labuschagne, Josh Inglis (c), Ollie Peake, Nathan Ellis, Matthew Kuhnemann, Tanveer Sangha, Billy Stanlake

PAK vs AUS Toss Prediction

At Lahore, teams often prefer chasing under lights as the surface eases and dew can aid batting. We expect the toss winner to bowl first and look to control the chase.

Pitch Report and Weather Conditions

Gaddafi Stadium typically serves a true surface with even bounce and value for strokes. Expect initial movement for the quicks before spinners come into play through the middle. A competitive first-innings total should land in the 270–290 range if batters settle.

PAK vs AUS: Who Will Win?

We lean towards Pakistan based on sharper form and a favorable match-up at home. Their top order is settled, and the attack mixes pace and spin effectively for these conditions. Australia needs middle-order stability and more incisive new-ball spells to flip the script. Pakistan to edge a competitive contest.

Bet on Pakistan to win.

Pro Tip: Back Pakistan’s top three to outscore Australia’s top three in combined runs.