Pakistan vs Australia 3rd T20I: How to Watch the Series Finale Live
The stage is set for an electrifying conclusion to the T20I series as Pakistan takes on Australia in the third and final match today, February 1, 2026.
Pakistan leading the series 2-0 after dominant performances in the first two games, the Men in Green are eyeing a historic whitewash at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.
For both teams, this match serves as the final dress rehearsal before the ICC Menβs T20 World Cup 2026 kicks off next week in India and Sri Lanka.
πΊ How to Watch Pak vs Aus Live
Fans across the globe can catch the action through various broadcasting partners. Because of intense fog in Lahore, the match timing was moved earlier to ensure a full game.
| Region | TV Channel | Online Streaming |
| Pakistan | PTV Sports, A Sports | Tamasha, Tapmad, Myco |
| Australia | Fox Cricket | Kayo Sports |
| India | β | Sports TV (YouTube Channel) |
| North America | Willow TV | Willow App / Website |
| United Kingdom | β | PCB Live / Official App |
| MENA Region | β | Cricbuzz |
- Match Start Time: 4:00 PM PKT / 10:00 PM AEDT / 4:30 PM IST.
- Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore.
π Official Squads for the 3rd T20I
Pakistan Squad
Led by Salman Ali Agha, Pakistan has relied heavily on their spin battery and the return of senior stars to clinch the series early.
- Captain: Salman Ali Agha
- Batters: Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub, Usman Khan (wk), Sahibzada Farhan (wk), Khawaja Mohammad Nafay (wk)
- All-rounders: Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf
- Bowlers: Shaheen Shah Afridi, Naseem Shah, Abrar Ahmed, Mohammad Wasim Jnr, Salman Mirza, Usman Tariq
Australia Squad
Mitchell Marsh leads a squad that is missing several regulars like Glenn Maxwell and Pat Cummins, providing a massive opportunity for younger talent to claim a World Cup spot.
- Captain: Mitchell Marsh
- Batters: Travis Head, Matt Short, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Matthew Renshaw
- Wicketkeepers: Josh Inglis, Josh Philippe
- All-rounders: Marcus Stoinis, Cameron Green, Aaron Hardie, Cooper Connolly, Jack Edwards
- Bowlers: Adam Zampa, Sean Abbott, Xavier Bartlett, Ben Dwarshuis, Matthew Kuhnemann, Mahli Beardman
π Match Preview & Pitch Report
The Gaddafi Stadium has lived up to its reputation as a high-scoring ground, but the spinners have been the real game-changers in this series. In the 2nd T20I, Pakistanβs spinners effectively choked the Australian middle order, and similar conditions are expected for the finale.
What to watch for:
- The Powerplay: Watch out for Shaheen Afridiβs opening spell against Travis Headβa battle that often dictates the momentum of the innings.
- Spin Dominance: Abrar Ahmed and Shadab Khan have been nearly unplayable on the Lahore surface.
- The Toss: Pakistan won the toss and elected to bat first today, looking to put a massive total on the board and let their bowlers defend under the afternoon sun.
