PAK vs AUS Live Streaming Info, 1st T20I: When and where to watch Australia tour of Pakistan 2026
Pakistan and Australia will look to finalise their preparations for next month’s T20 World Cup when they face off in a three-match T20I series, starting on Thursday at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.
With the global event looming, Pakistan has picked a full-strength squad, which includes Babar Azam and Shaheen Shah Afridi. Meanwhile, Australia has kept its powder dry, choosing to rest Glenn Maxwell and Nathan Ellis, even as the injured trio of Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood and Tim David continues its recovery.
Skipper Mitchell Marsh and wicketkeeper-batter Josh Inglis, who were part of the Big Bash League title-winning Perth Scorchers team on Sunday, are likely to miss the series opener. Travis Head is set to lead Australia in the first game, while Cameron Green will hope to get some much-needed game time.
The last time Pakistan and Australia locked horns in the shortest format was in November 2024, when the Aussies swept a three-match series at home 3-0. Australia has beaten Pakistan in the last seven T20Is between the two teams. Pakistan last won a T20I match against the Aussies way back in 2018 in Dubai.
PAK vs AUS, 1st T20I – Match Details
When will the first T20I between Pakistan and Australia take place?
The first T20I between Pakistan and Australia will be held on Thursday, January 29.
Where will the first T20I between Pakistan and Australia be played?
The first T20I between Pakistan and Australia will take place at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.
At what time will the first T20I between Pakistan and Australia start?
The first T20I between Pakistan and Australia will begin at 4:30 PM IST. The toss will take place at 4 PM IST.
Where to watch the live telecast of the first T20I between Pakistan and Australia in India?
The first T20I between Pakistan and Australia will not be televised live in India.
Where to watch the live stream of the first T20I between Pakistan and Australia in India?
The first T20I between Pakistan and Australia is likely to be streamed live on the Sports TV YouTube channel.
THE SQUADS
Australia: Mitchell Marsh (c), Travis Head, Matthew Short, Josh Inglis (wk), Marcus Stoinis, Mitchell Owen, Ben Dwarshuis, Xavier Bartlett, Adam Zampa, Sean Abbott, Mahli Beardman, Matt Renshaw, Cameron Green, Matthew Kuhnemann, Josh Philippe, Jack Edwards, Cooper Connolly.
Pakistan: Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, Salman Agha (c), Fakhar Zaman, Usman Khan (wk), Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Shaheen Afridi, Salman Mirza, Abrar Ahmed, Usman Tariq, Khawaja Nafay, Naseem Shah.
Published on Jan 29, 2026
