Pakistan vs Australia 1st T20: Lahore pitch report, key stadium stats

Pakistan, under the leadership of Salman Ali Agha, will kick off their T20I series against Australia today, at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium. This three-match series serves as an important warm-up for both sides ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026, which begins on February 7. For Pakistan, the focus is on settling into their best combination, with the absence of key players like Mohammad Rizwan and Haris Rauf shaking things up.  Check PAK vs AUS 1st T20I LIVE SCORE UPDATES and full scorecard here

 

Salman Ali Agha, captaining the team, will have to strike a balance between experienced players and fresh faces, aiming to build momentum leading into the World Cup. Australia, on the other hand, has brought a squad designed to adapt to the subcontinental conditions, having made strategic adjustments to their playing XI. 

 

The match offers both teams an opportunity to fine-tune their squads and get accustomed to the conditions in Lahore, where spin-friendly surfaces could play a key role. With both sides gearing up for the World Cup, this series will be crucial in identifying the right balance and combinations for the upcoming global event. It promises to be a thrilling contest as Pakistan and Australia battle it out in the opening T20I.

 

Pakistan vs Australia 1st T20: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore pitch report

 

The Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore is anticipated to offer a pitch ideal for high-scoring matches. Fans heading to the venue can look forward to a run-filled encounter. Throughout the Pakistan Super League, batters have thrived at this ground. Bowlers will need to be spot-on with their plans, as any mistakes will likely be punished on this batting-friendly surface.

 

Pakistan vs Australia: Head-to-head stats in T20s in Lahore

 

The Pakistan vs Australia 1st T20I match at Gadaffi Stadium in Lahore on Thursday will be their second head-to-head encounter at this venue in T20Is. Australia had won the previous encounter by 3 wickets back in 2022.

 

Most recent T20 match in Lahore 

The last T20 match at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore was played in November 2025 between South Africa and Pakistan. Pakistan won the tie by 4 wickets on the night.

 

Key T20 stats of Lahore Stadium 

Lahore T20 key stats
Total Matches	34
Matches won batting first	20
Matches won bowling first	14
Average 1st innings Score	164
Average 2nd innings Score	147
Highest total recorded	209/3 (20 Ovs) By ENG vs PAK
Lowest total recorded	94/10 (15.3 Ovs) By NZ vs PAK
Highest score chased	197/3 (17.2 Ovs) By PAK vs BAN
Lowest score defended	126/7 (20 Ovs) By PAKW vs BANW