Before the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, Australia will tour Pakistan for a T20I series. The tour will include a three-match T20I series. All matches will be played at the Gaddafi Stadium. The series will take place from January 29 to February 1, 2026.
This short tour is important for both teams as it comes just before the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, which begins on February 7. The series has been officially confirmed by Cricket Australia and the Pakistan Cricket Board, with both sides using these matches to prepare their squads, test combinations, and adjust to asian conditions. Get the match schedule, squad, live-streaming, and ticket details in this blog.
Australia Tour Of Pakistan, 2026 Schedule
The tour includes 3 T20I matches at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium starting from January 29.

| Date | Match | Venue | Teams | Start Time (GMT) | Start Time (Local) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, January 29 | 1st Match | Lahore, Gaddafi Stadium | Pakistan vs Australia | 01:00 PM | 06:00 PM |
| Saturday, January 31 | 2nd Match | Lahore, Gaddafi Stadium | Pakistan vs Australia | 01:00 PM | 06:00 PM |
| Sunday, February 1 | 3rd Match | Lahore, Gaddafi Stadium | Pakistan vs Australia | 01:00 PM | 06:00 PM |
Australia tour of Pakistan, 2026 Squad
Australia has announced its squad for the tour. They have rested key players, such as Tim David, Josh Hazlewood, Cummins, and Glenn Maxwell, to either manage their workloads or recover from injury before the T20I World Cup 2026.
Australia Squad
Mitchell Marsh (c), Jack Edwards, Travis Head, Matt Renshaw, Matthew Short, Cooper Connolly, Cameron Green, Mitchell Owen, Marcus Stoinis, Josh Inglis (wk), Josh Philippe (wk), Sean Abbott, Xavier Bartlett, Mahli Beardman, Ben Dwarshuis, Matthew Kuhnemann, Adam Zampa
Pakistan Squad
PCB hasn’t announced the squad yet; we’ll update it as soon as they do.
Australia vs Pakistan Head-to-Head In T20Is
Australia has faced Pakistan 28 times in T20Is, where Australia has a slight edge with 14 wins.

| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Matches Played | 28 |
| Australia Won | 14 |
| Pakistan Won | 13 |
Where To Book Tickets For the Australia Tour of Pakistan, 2026
Fans can download the tickets for all 3 matches from pcb.tcs.com.pk. Here are the prices for all matches, including their blocks.
| Category | 1st T20I (PKR/Pounds) | 2nd T20I (PKR/Pounds) | 3rd T20I (PKR/Pounds) |
|---|---|---|---|
| VIP | 800/2.14 | 1000/2.66 | 1000/2.66 |
| Premium | 600/1.6 | 700/1.87 | 700/1.87 |
| First Class | 500/1.34 | 600/1.6 | 600/1.6 |
| General | 400/1.07 | 500/1.34 | 500/1.34 |
| VIP Far End | 1500/4 | 2000/5.34 | 2000/5.34 |
| VIP New Pavilion | 2000/5.34 | 2500/6.67 | 2500/6.67 |
| VIP Gallery | 25006/6.67 | 3000/8 | 3000/8 |
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Where To Watch Australia Tour of Pakistan, 2026
Australian fans can watch the men’s T20I tour live on Foxtel, with full coverage available on the Fox Cricket channel. For those who prefer streaming, the matches will also be available on Kayo Sports.
| Country | TV Channel | Streaming Platform |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | Foxtel (Fox Cricket) | Kayo Sports |
| UK | Sky Sports | PCB Live |
| Pakistan | Ten Sports HD | PCB Live |
The UK and Pakistani fans can watch the matches live through PCB Live, while TransGroup FZE will handle the official broadcast coverage.
