As Pakistan is all set to take on Australia in the 1st T20 international in Lahore today. Fans are wondering if the star batter Babar Azam will open the innings for the green side?
The highly anticipated clash will be played at 4pm local time at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore. In the first today Sahibzada Farhan and Saim Ayub are likely to open for Pakistan today.
Saim and Farhan have been performing consistently for Pakistan in the recent past. Babar Azam will most likely come at number three to give Pakistan a solid score to defend if they choose to bat first.
Pakistan Squad
Salman Ali Agha (captain), Abrar Ahmed, Babar Azam, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Khawaja Mohammad Nafay (wk), Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Salman Mirza, Mohammad Wasim Jnr, Naseem Shah, Sahibzada Farhan (wk), Saim Ayub, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Shadab Khan, Usman Khan (wk) and Usman Tariq
Australia Squad
Mitchell Marsh (c), Sean Abbott, Xavier Bartlett, Mahli Beardman, Cooper Connolly, Ben Dwarshuis, Jack Edwards, Cameron Green, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Matthew Kuhnemann, Mitch Owen, Josh Philippe, Matthew Renshaw, Matthew Short, Marcus Stoinis, Adam Zampa
Where to Watch live
- Pak vs Aus matches will be telecast live on PTV Sports in Pakistan.
- Tamasha, Tapmad and Myco
- T Sports (Bangladesh)
- Willow (North America)
- Cricbuzz (MENA)
- SuperSport (Africa)
- Fox Sports (Australia)
- PCB Live in United Kingdom.
Australian team lands in Lahore for T20 series against Pakistan
Australian cricket team earlier landed in Lahore for the highly anticipated T20I series against Pakistan at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) took to X (formerly Twitter) and shared a video of the visitors’ arrival in Lahore.
Australia will play three T20 international matches against Pakistan. All three matches will be played at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, from January 29.
Match officials announced for Pak vs Aus T20I series
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) unveiled the names of officials for the upcoming Pakistan vs Australia T20I series at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium from January 29 to February 1.
According to official announcement, ICC International Panel of Match Referees member Ali Naqvi will head the playing control team during the series.
The renowned umpire, Ahsan Raza, will perform duties as an on-field umpire in the first two T20Is. Raza will be accompanied by Asif Yaqoob in 1st T20i and Rashid Riaz in the second clash.
Riaz will also serve as the fourth umpire in the 1st match. He will resume his on-field duties in the 3rd T20I with Nasir Hussain. Meanwhile, Zulfiqar Jan will be the fourth umpire in the final match.
Also read: Australia set for three-match T20I tour of Pakistan
