PAK vs AUS Match Prediction : 2nd T20, Australia tour of Pakistan, 2026
PAK vs AUS Win Probability
100%
Australia
Pakistan To Win, 2.30
Pakistan is incredibly difficult to beat at home. They have won each of their last 7 matches played at the Gaddafi Stadium.
The venue heavily favors setting a target. 9 of the last 12 matches played here were won by the team batting first. Make sure you keep that in mind!
The dry surface plays directly into the hands of Pakistan's superior spin attack (Abrar Ahmed, Shadab Khan) up against Australia's inexperienced middle order.
PAK vs AUS Betting Tips
Highest individual score Over 67.5
Despite the pitch offering assistance to bowlers, set batters tend to go big here. Historical data supports this: 4 of the last 5 matches at this venue have featured at least one individual score of 68 or more. With explosive talent on both sides (Saim Ayub, Travis Head, Fakhar Zaman), we expect at least one batter to anchor the innings and clear this line.
Babar Azam to score Under 21.5 runs
Despite his fantastic history at this venue, Babar's new position in the middle order could make run scoring difficult for him. He is going to come in and immediately be attacked by the spinners with fielders back. His struggles seem likely to continue.
Team form (Last 5 matches)
Pakistan
N/A
Australia
N/A
Australia faces a must-win scenario to keep the 3-match series alive after Pakistan's convincing victory in the opener. The action returns to the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore this weekend.
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Pakistan vs Australia Head-to-Head Record
Historically, Australia has held the upper hand, winning 7 of the last 10 encounters. However, Pakistan's recent win in the series opener broke a losing streak dating back to 2018, shifting the momentum.
Pakistan vs Australia Live-streaming and Broadcast
- Pakistan: PTV Sports (TV), ARY ZAP (streaming)
- Australia: Fox Sports (TV), Kayo Sports (streaming)
- Bangladesh: GTV
- UAE & Middle East: CricLife
- USA & Canada: Willow TV
- YouTube: Highlights on the official PCB YouTube channel
You can find live odds, updated tips after every day's play, and more information about this match at ocbsports.com.
PAK vs AUS Team Previews
Pakistan
Pakistan will be riding high after defeating Australia for the first time in six years. Their strategy was clear: dominate with spin and build partnerships. Despite a duck from opener Sahibzada Farhan, the duo of Salman Agha and Saim Ayub (74-run stand) showed that patience pays off on this surface.
Saim Ayub remains the key aggressor, while the focus will be on Babar Azam to convert his starts into a match-winning total. The bowling unit is perfectly suited for these conditions. Spinner Abrar Ahmed bowled a brilliant spell in the first game and will again be the primary threat. With Shaheen Shah Afridi leading the pace attack, Pakistan has all the tools to wrap up the series.
Pakistan Expected Playing 11
Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Usman Khan (WK), Salman Agha (C), Faheem Ashraf, Mohammad Nawaz, Abrar Ahmed, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Salman Irshad
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Australia
Australia was the pre-series favorite but looked underprepared against quality spin in the first match. To level the series, they need their big guns, Matthew Short and Travis Head, to survive the powerplay and attack the spinners.
The middle orderācomprising Matt Renshaw, Josh Phillippe, and Mitchell Owenālacks experience in subcontinental conditions, which was evident in their collapse on Thursday. The bowling attack also struggled; inexperienced seamers like Cooper Connolly and Jack Edwards were expensive and wicketless. The silver lining is Adam Zampa, who claimed 4 wickets and remains their only genuine threat on this turning track. Youngster Mahli Beardman (2 wickets) will share the new ball with Xavier Bartlett.
Australia Expected Playing 11
Travis Head (C), Matthew Short, Cameron Green, Matt Renshaw, Josh Phillippe (WK), Mitchell Owen, Cooper Connolly, Jack Edwards, Xavier Bartlett, Adam Zampa, Mahli Beardman
PAK vs AUS Toss Prediction
The stats at Lahore are undeniable. Teams batting first have a significantly higher win rate. With the pitch likely to slow down further in the second innings, chasing anything above 160 will be a massive challenge.
Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The Gaddafi Stadium pitch is dry with very little grass.
- Weather:Ā cloudy and chilly (approx. 17Ā°C) with no rain forecast.
- Behavior:Ā The ball will grip and turn, making stroke-making difficult as the ball gets older.
- Strategy:Ā Maximizing the Powerplay is crucial before the spinners take control.
- Par Score:Ā A total ofĀ 170+Ā is a winning score. Anything under 160 is chaseable.
PAK vs AUS: Who Will Win?
The odds of over 2x returns for Pakistan offer immense value. While Australia is a powerhouse on paper, their current squad lacks experience in these specific conditions, particularly against spin. Pakistan has won 7 straight games at this venue, and with the momentum of the first win behind them, the home side is the smart bet to clinch the series.
Bet on Pakistan to win.
