Final result
Pakistan Cricket won by 22 runs
Player of the match: Saim Ayub
Result · T20 Internationals
Pakistan Cricket vs Australia
Result · T20 Internationals
Venue par · 208Chase success · 42%POTM · Saim Ayub
Match preview & overview
Pakistan beat Australia by 22 runs at Gaddafi to extend home dominance
Pakistan beat Australia by 22 runs in the T20I at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, on 29 January 2026. Pakistan won the toss, chose to bat, and posted 168/8. Australia's chase never got close; they finished on 146/8, losing five middle-overs wickets that ended any realistic prospect of reaching the target. Saim Ayub took the Player of the Match award. It is Pakistan's third successive T20I win over Australia at this ground in 2026, following victories by 111 runs and 90 runs in the earlier matches of the series.
Pakistan's innings was built on a strong start. They scored 56 runs for 1 wicket in the powerplay, well above Gaddafi Stadium's historical average of 46 powerplay runs across 145 T20 matches. The middle overs added 81 runs at the cost of 3 wickets, giving them a platform. A death-overs wobble (31 runs, 4 wickets) cost them some late momentum, but 168 on this surface proved more than adequate.
Australia matched Pakistan run for run early: 57 runs in the powerplay, albeit at the cost of 2 wickets. The middle overs were where the chase fell apart. Five wickets for 54 runs between overs 7 and 15 pushed the required rate beyond the point of recovery. Their death-overs contribution of 35 off 1 wicket showed some character from the tail, but it was purely cosmetic by then.
Pitch report & venue insights
Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore — 145-match sample
Aggregate conditions from 2003–2026. Numbers that tend to decide matches at this ground — par score, chase success, powerplay averages and toss bias.
145
T20 matches hosted
208
Avg 1st-innings score
177
Avg 2nd-innings score
42%
Chase success rate
49
Avg powerplay runs
51%
Toss-field rate
Key talking points
Moments the match hinged on
Headline angle
Pakistan win by 22 runs, Saim Ayub takes honours
Pakistan posted 168/8 after electing to bat and held Australia to 146/8 in the chase. Saim Ayub was named Player of the Match. It is Pakistan's third successive T20I win over Australia at Gaddafi Stadium, following victories by 111 runs and 90 runs earlier in 2026.
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Pakistan's powerplay set the platform
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Australia's middle overs collapse proved decisive
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Gaddafi's chase record again proved accurate
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Pakistan's overall head-to-head deficit remains large
Key players
Players who decided it
Betting & analytical angles
Angles the data surfaced
- Top batter markets may reflect Pakistan's recent powerplay dominance at Gaddafi, where they scored 56/1 against a historical average of 46 across 145 matches at the venue.
- Gaddafi's chase success rate of 43 per cent historically favours backing the side batting first; markets around toss and innings decision may be worth monitoring.
- Australia's middle-overs collapse (5 wickets for 54 runs) has been a pattern across this tour, which could inform how player dismissal and wicket markets are priced for future fixtures.
- Pakistan's three consecutive wins in this series by margins of 111, 90, and 22 runs suggest the outright result lines may not offer strong value on Australia in home conditions.
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Frequently asked
Questions about Pakistan Cricket vs Australia
Who won the Pakistan vs Australia T20I on 29 January 2026?
Pakistan won by 22 runs at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. Pakistan posted 168/8 batting first, then bowled Australia out for 146/8. Saim Ayub was named Player of the Match.
What is the head-to-head record between Pakistan and Australia?
Across all formats, Australia lead the overall head-to-head 60 wins to 29, with 4 no results from 94 meetings. Pakistan have, however, won all three T20Is played at Gaddafi Stadium in 2026, including wins by 111 runs and 90 runs prior to this fixture.
Where to watch Pakistan vs Australia T20I in the UK?
T20I matches from Pakistan are typically broadcast on Sky Sports Cricket in the UK, with streaming available via Sky Go and NOW TV. Check the Sky Sports schedule for exact broadcast times and coverage details.
Who was Player of the Match in the Pakistan vs Australia T20I?
Saim Ayub was awarded Player of the Match for his performance in Pakistan's 168/8 total.
What is Gaddafi Stadium's record for chasing teams?
Across 145 T20 matches at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, chasing sides have won just 43 per cent of the time. The average first-innings score is 208 and the average second-innings score is 177, indicating the surface consistently favours the side batting first.
What is Pakistan's recent T20I form?
Pakistan's T20I form in 2025 and 2026 has been mixed overall, with wins and losses against Sri Lanka and a win over Zimbabwe. Within this Australia series specifically, they have been dominant at home, winning three consecutive T20Is at Gaddafi Stadium.
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