PCB confirms dates for Pakistan vs Australia T20 Series 2026 in Lahore

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has officially announced the dates for the upcoming Pakistan vs Australia T20 Series 2026, setting the stage for an exciting three-match contest later this month in Lahore. Cricket fans searching for pak vs aus series, pak vs aus schedule, and pak vs aus live can now mark their calendars as all matches will be played at the iconic Gaddafi Stadium.

According to PCB, Australia’s T20I squad will arrive in Lahore on Wednesday, 28 January, ahead of the opening match. The toss for all three matches will take place at 5:30 PM PKT, with the first ball scheduled to be bowled at 6:00 PM PKT. Fans will be able to follow pak vs aus live scorecard, ball-by-ball updates, and full match coverage on CricOn.

📅 Pak vs Aus T20 Series 2026 – Match Schedule (PKT)

• 🏏 1st T20I – Thursday, 29 January – 6:00 PM PKT

• 🏏 2nd T20I – Saturday, 31 January – 6:00 PM PKT

• 🏏 3rd T20I – Sunday, 1 February – 6:00 PM PKT

All matches will be hosted at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore.

The Pakistan vs Australia T20 series also serves as crucial preparation for both teams ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. Pakistan are placed in Group A, while Australia will compete in Group B, making this series an important opportunity for players to fine-tune combinations and form.

This tour marks Australia’s third visit to Pakistan since March–April 2022, when they played a full Test and ODI series followed by a solitary T20I. Australia also featured in three matches of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 in Pakistan, further strengthening bilateral cricket relations.

Notably, Australia registered a narrow three-wicket victory in the only T20I played at Gaddafi Stadium on 5 April 2022, adding extra intrigue to the upcoming clashes.

PCB Chief Operating Officer Sumair Ahmed Syed expressed his excitement about hosting the series in Lahore and encouraged fans to support both teams as they prepare for the World Cup.

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