Cricket Australia has confirmed a three-match T20I tour in Pakistan in late January, this will be an important preparatory series for both teams leading up to the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026.
All the fixtures of the tour will be played at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, starting with their first T20I on January 29, followed by games on January 31 and February 1. The Australian squad is supposed to reach Lahore on January 28. Each match will have toss at 5.30 PM Pakistan Standard Time, and will start at 6.00 PM.
This series has important significance for preparations of the teams, in which Pakistan would be drawn in Group A and Australia in Group B in the World Cup. It is the third visit of Australia to Pakistan following March 2022.
Their previous games consisted of a Test series, ODIs and an isolated T20I also at the same venue, which was won by Australia by 3 wickets. The ground also recently hosted matches in 2025 ICC Champions Trophy.
PCB Chief Operating Officer Sumair Ahmad Syed said he was looking forward with eagerness and said that, “We are excited to host Australia.” This series will offer Pakistani cricket lovers a magnificent beginning to the year.”
He further added that the Australian team is not strangers to the Gaddafi Stadium and has played several formats of the game since 2022.
The series is likely to attract a big crowd; it is a sign of growing attraction for the game of international cricket in Pakistan. Fans are looking forward to the essence of T20’s and looking to see top players from each side in form before the World Cup.
Local businesses and tourism are also likely to enjoy the influx of visitors; the matches will also give young Pakistani players an opportunity to observe and learn from the world-class Australian cricketers.
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