Pakistan vs Australia Match Scorecard: Full Result and Highlights
Pakistan won the 1st T20I by 22 runs against Australia at Gaddafi Stadium Lahore on January 29, 2026, taking 1-0 series lead. Batting first, Pakistan posted 168/8 with Saim Ayub’s 40 off 22 anchoring the innings. Australia managed 146/8 in reply, falling short as Pakistan spinners Abrar Ahmed (2/10) and run-outs choked the chase.
Pakistan vs Australia Match Result
Pakistan elected to bat and reached 168/8 in 20 overs. Australia started strong at 50/1 after powerplay but lost momentum, finishing 146/8. Saim Ayub top-scored (40 off 22), while Adam Zampa’s 4/24 kept Australia in hunt. Abrar Ahmed’s 2/10 in 4 overs turned the game.
Full Scorecard Summary
| Team | Runs/Wkts | Overs | RR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | 168/8 | 20.0 | 8.40 |
| Australia | 146/8 | 20.0 | 7.30 |
| Pakistan won by 22 runs | Series: PAK lead 1-0 | ||
Top Batting & Bowling Performances
Pakistan Batting: Saim Ayub 40(22), Babar Azam run-out early, Salman Agha steady. Extras 17 boosted total.
Australia Batting: Cameron Green 36(31), Travis Head quick start.
Pakistan Bowling: Abrar Ahmed 2/10 (4 overs), spinners + run-outs (3).
Australia Bowling: Adam Zampa 4/24 (4 overs), Xavier Bartlett wickets.
Key Turning Points
– 0.1 ov: Sahibzada Farhan 0, AUS strike first ball.
– Powerplay: PAK 57/2, solid platform despite wickets.
– 13.5 ov: Babar Azam LBW upheld on review.
– AUS Drinks (10 ov): 80/4, momentum shift.
– Abrar Ahmed spell: 2/10 kills chase.
– Multiple run-outs seal 22-run win.
Pakistan’s spinners and sharp fielding beat Australia’s young side. Babar Azam returns, Shaheen Afridi rested. Australia debutants Beardman, Edwards, Renshaw struggle. Next T20 Lahore—Pakistan builds T20WC momentum.
Updated January 29, 2026, 9:10 PM IST | Gaddafi Stadium
