Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha (second from left) flips the coin as Australia’s Travis Head (second from right) calls it at the toss for the first T20I match at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, on January 29, 2026. — Screengrab via Geo news
Pakistan have won the toss and elected to bat first against Australia in the second T20I of the three-match series here on Saturday at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.
Pakistan go into the match 1-0 up after defending 168/8 in the opener to bowl Australia out of contention at 146/8, sealing a 22-run win. Saim Ayub starred with a quick 40 and two wickets as spinners and run-outs dominated Australia’s chase.
Separately, right-arm pacer Mohammad Wasim Jr has been released from the Pakistan squad for the remainder of the series, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced on Friday, without giving a reason.
Pakistan and Australia have now met 29 times in T20 Internationals. Australia have won 14, Pakistan 13, with one tie and one no result.
