Get ready for some exciting cricket as Pakistan takes on Australia in the first T20I match at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore on 29th January at 4:30 PM IST.
Get the best PAK vs AUS Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and match insights for the 1st T20I match of the Australia Tour of Pakistan 2026. Expert analysis and more.
PAK vs AUS Match Preview:
Pakistan will host Australia for the first T20I of the series, marking the beginning of an exciting bilateral contest. Both teams will take the field with strong squads, and fans will expect competitive cricket throughout this tour.
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Saim Ayub, Fakhar Zaman, and Sahibzada Farhan will strengthen Pakistan’s batting unit, while Salman Agha will lead the side. Moreover, Shadab Khan and Mohammad Nawaz will provide all-round balance. Additionally, Shaheen Afridi and Naseem Shah will lead Pakistan’s pace attack, with Abrar Ahmed offering spin support.
On the other hand, Mitch Marsh will captain Australia. Travis Head, Matt Short, and Mitchell Owen will handle the batting responsibilities, while Josh Inglis will take the gloves. Furthermore, Marcus Stoinis will add valuable all-round experience. Australia’s bowling unit will feature Xavier Bartlett, Ben Dwarshuis, and Adam Zampa, giving them good variation with both pace and spin.
Both teams possess quality players in all departments, and therefore another cracking contest is anticipated between these two sides.
PAK vs AUS Head-to-Head Record:
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Teams |
Matches Won |
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Pakistan |
12 |
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Australia |
14 |
PAK vs AUS Weather & Pitch Report:
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Temperature |
15°C |
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Weather Forecast |
Clear Sky |
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Pitch Behaviour |
Batting-friendly |
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Best Suited To |
Pace |
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Average 1st innings score |
164 |
Record of chasing teams:
PAK vs AUS Playing 11s (Predicted):
Pakistan Playing 11:
1) Usman Khan (wk)
2) Saim Ayub
3) Sahibzada Farhan
4) Fakhar Zaman
5) Salman Agha ©
6) Shadab Khan
7) Abrar Ahmed
8) Faheem Ashraf
9) Naseem Shah
10) Shaheen Afridi
11) Mohammad Nawaz
Australia Playing 11:
1) Travis Head
2) Mitch Marsh ©
3) Matt Short
4) Mitchell Owen
5) Josh Inglis (wk)
6) Marcus Stoinis
7) Cooper Connolly
8) Xavier Bartlett
9) Ben Dwarshuis
10) Jack Edwards
11) Adam Zampa
Hot Picks for PAK vs AUS Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Picks:
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Travis Head – Operating at the top of Australia’s order as a left-handed aggressor and part-time off-break bowler, he has accumulated 1,197 runs and 1 wicket in 47 T20Is, reinforcing his status as one of the most explosive white-ball openers in the modern game. |
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Mitchell Marsh – Serving Australia as a right-handed batter and medium-pace option, he has produced 2,083 runs and 17 wickets from 81 T20Is, functioning as a powerful top-order engine while offering leadership value to the national setup. |
Top Picks:
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Marcus Stoinis – Contributing elite all-round balance for Australia, the right-handed batter and medium-seam bowler has struck 1,338 runs and collected 49 wickets in 82 outings, consistently impacting both innings phases with physical hitting and wicket-taking intent. |
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Saim Ayub – Pakistan’s left-handed opening batter and occasional off-spinner has compiled 1,109 runs and taken 21 wickets across 58 T20I appearances. |
Budget Picks:
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Abrar Ahmed – A right-arm leg-break specialist for Pakistan, he contributes sharp wrist-spin, subtle variations, and consistent wicket-taking threat through the middle overs. |
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Fakhar Zaman – Strengthening Pakistan’s lineup as a left-handed batter, he is expected to manage the middle-order workload through aggressive stroke play and calculated tempo in pressure phases. |
PAK vs AUS Australia Tour of Pakistan 2026 Captain and Vice-captain Choices:
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Captain |
Travis Head & Mitchell Marsh |
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Vice-Captain |
Marcus Stoinis & Saim Ayub |
PAK vs AUS Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Keeper – Josh Inglis
- Batters – Mitchell Marsh, Travis Head ©, Babar Azam
- All-rounders – Marcus Stoinis (vc), Salman Agha, Cameron Green, Saim Ayub
- Bowlers – Adam Zampa, Ben Dwarshuis, Shaheen Afridi
PAK vs AUS Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Keeper – Josh Inglis
- Batters – Mitchell Marsh ©, Travis Head, Fakhar Zaman
- All-rounders – Marcus Stoinis, Salman Agha, Cameron Green, Saim Ayub (vc)
- Bowlers – Adam Zampa, Shaheen Afridi, Abrar Ahmad
PAK vs AUS Dream11 Prediction Today Match 1st T20I Australia Tour of Pakistan 2026 Players to Avoid:
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Players |
Dream11 Credits |
Dream11 Points (Last match) |
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Matthew Short |
8.0 credits |
NA |
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Faheem Ashraf |
7.5 credits |
NA |
PAK vs AUS Dream11 Prediction Today Match 1st T20I Australia Tour of Pakistan 2026 Expert Advice:
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SL Captaincy Choice |
Travis Head |
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GL Captaincy Choice |
Mitchell Marsh |
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Punt Picks |
Abrar Ahmed and Fakhar Zaman |
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Dream11 Combination |
1-3-4-3 |
PAK vs AUS Match Winner Prediction:
Looking at the squad strength, Australia is expected to win this match.
