How to watch Pak vs Aus 3rd T20?
The series finale is here! After two dominant performances by the Men in Green,
Pakistan and Australia face off today, February 1, 2026, for the third and final T20I at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.
Pakistan currently leads the series 2-0 and is hunting for a historic whitewash before both teams head to the T20 World Cup in Sri Lanka and India later this month.
๐บ How to Watch Live (TV & Streaming)
Depending on your region, here is where you can catch the action live:
| Region | TV Channel | Online Streaming |
| Pakistan | PTV Sports, Ten Sports | Tamasha, Tapmad, Myco |
| Australia | Fox Cricket | Kayo Sports, Foxtel Go |
| India | Sports TV | FanCode / SonyLiv |
| USA / Canada | Willow TV | Willow App / Website |
| UK | Sky Sports Mix | Sky Go App |
- Match Timing: 4:00 PM PKT / 10:00 PM AEDT / 4:30 PM IST.
- Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore.
๐ Official Squads
Pakistan Squad
With Mohammad Rizwan being rested for this final clash to manage his workload ahead of the World Cup, Salman Ali Agha continues to lead the side.
- Captain: Salman Ali Agha
- Batters: Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub, Sahibzada Farhan (wk), Usman Khan (wk), Omair Bin Yousuf
- All-rounders: Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Arafat Minhas
- Bowlers: Shaheen Shah Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed, Abbas Afridi, Sufiyan Muqeem, Usman Tariq
Australia Squad
Australia is missing several key veterans like Pat Cummins and Steve Smith, who are preparing for the upcoming Test summer. Mitchell Marsh leads a dynamic, young side.
- Captain: Mitchell Marsh
- Batters: Travis Head, Matt Short, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Matt Renshaw
- All-rounders: Marcus Stoinis, Cameron Green, Aaron Hardie, Glenn Maxwell
- Wicketkeepers: Josh Inglis, Josh Philippe
- Bowlers: Adam Zampa, Sean Abbott, Xavier Bartlett, Spencer Johnson, Nathan Ellis, Ben Dwarshuis
๐ Match Context & Preview
Pakistan enters this match with immense momentum after a crushing 90-run victory in the second T20I. The standout feature of the series has been Pakistan’s spin department; Abrar Ahmed and Shadab Khan dismantled the Australian middle order, proving that the Lahore track is a “spinner’s paradise.”
For Australia, the focus will be on their top-order aggression. While Travis Head and Matt Short have shown flashes of brilliance, they have struggled to convert starts against the disciplined pace of Shaheen Afridi and the guile of the local spinners.
Pitch Report: The Gaddafi Stadium surface is expected to be dry, favoring slow bowlers as the match progresses. However, with the revised 4:00 PM PKT start time, the “dew factor” will be less of an issue than a traditional night match, making the toss slightly less critical.
๐ Probable Playing XI
Pakistan: Saim Ayub, Sahibzada Farhan (wk), Babar Azam, Salman Ali Agha (c), Usman Khan, Irfan Khan, Shadab Khan, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed.
Australia: Matthew Short, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh (c), Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Josh Inglis (wk), Aaron Hardie, Sean Abbott, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Spencer Johnson.
