Australia and Pakistan will meet again in the second T20I of their three-match series on Saturday, January 31, as the contest moves forward at the historic Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. With the series delicately poised, both sides will be eager to seize control before the decisive final game.
Pakistan will be looking to capitalise on familiar home conditions, while Australia arrive with strong recent form and depth across departments. The Lahore crowd is expected to turn out in numbers, adding to the intensity of what promises to be a competitive evening encounter.
| Match | Australia vs Pakistan, 2nd T20I |
| Series | Australia tour of Pakistan 2026 |
| Date | Saturday, 31 January 2026 |
| Time | 4:30 PM (Local Time) |
| Venue | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore |
| Live Streaming | YouTube Channel SportsTV |
Pitch Report – Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
The surface at Gaddafi Stadium generally provides value for stroke-makers early in the innings. Batters who settle quickly can score freely during the powerplay, but conditions tend to change as the match progresses.
As the game moves into the second innings, bowlers often come into play, particularly with variations in pace and cutters. Captains winning the toss may prefer to field first, aiming to take advantage of the slightly slower conditions later in the match.
Head-to-Head Record (T20Is)
| Matches Played | 29 |
| Pakistan Wins | 14 |
| Australia Wins | 14 |
| No Result/Tied | 1 |
Probable Playing XIs
Pakistan:
Salman Ali Agha, Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Khawaja Nafay, Saim Ayub, Usman Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Salman Mirza, Sahibzada Farhan, Shadab Khan, Usman Tariq
Australia:
Mitchell Marsh, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Josh Philippe, Matt Renshaw, Matthew Short, Marcus Stoinis, Cameron Green, Cooper Connolly, Jack Edwards, Ben Dwarshuis
Key Talking Points
Pakistan’s middle order will be under scrutiny after mixed performances in recent outings, while Australia’s all-round depth gives them flexibility across conditions. The battle between Pakistan’s spin options and Australia’s aggressive top order could shape the result.
Where to Watch Australia vs Pakistan 2nd T20I
| Live Streaming | YouTube Channel SportsTV |
