The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) confirmed Australia’s T20I tour of Pakistan from January 29 to February 1, 2026. All three matches will be played at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium. The series will serve as crucial preparation for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026.
The three-match series is scheduled for January 29, 31, and February 1. Pakistan and Australia will use the games to fine-tune strategies, test combinations, and gain match practice under subcontinental conditions. Officials emphasized that competitive exposure will be key for both teams ahead of the global event.
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Australia’s T20I squad is set to arrive in Lahore on January 28. Coin tosses are planned at 5:30pm, with matches starting at 6pm. However, sources suggest timings may change due to fog, possibly moving the toss to 3:30pm and matches to 4pm.
This will be Australia’s third visit to Pakistan since 2022, following a Test series, ODIs, and a T20I. Australia won the only previous T20I at Gaddafi Stadium in April 2022. The PCB said the stadium has become a familiar and favorite venue for the Australian team.
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PCB COO Sumair Ahmed Syed described the tour as a blockbuster start to the year for Pakistan cricket fans. The three T20Is promise excitement, helping both teams prepare for the World Cup while giving fans thrilling cricket action in Lahore.