Pakistan vs Australia LIVE SCORE 1st T20I: PAK set 169-run target for AUS in Lahore
This series provides both teams with a valuable opportunity to acclimatize to the conditions in Lahore, where spin-friendly pitches could play a significant role.
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PAK vs AUS 1st T20I live score
Pakistan's innings saw a promising start but ultimately faltered as Australia restricted them to a total of 168/8 in the opening T20I at Lahore. The innings began brightly with Saim Ayub and Salman Agha taking the attack to the Australian bowlers. Ayub, in particular, played a few delightful shots, including a six over deep backward square leg, and was well-supported by Agha's measured stroke play. Together, they added a quick 43 runs before Ayub fell for 40 (22 balls), caught at long-on off Adam Zampa.
Zampa continued his fine spell, dismissing Pakistan's skipper Babar Azam for 24 runs with a well-executed LBW decision after a reverse sweep attempt. Zampa's breakthrough, along with a brilliant spell from Xavier Bartlett and a couple of tight overs from Cooper Connolly, halted Pakistan's momentum. The visitors' bowlers combined to take key wickets at regular intervals, including the dismissals of Salman Agha (39 off 27 balls) and Usman Khan (18 runs), leaving Pakistan at 149/6 in the 18th over.
In the final overs, Fakhar Zaman (10) and Babar's replacements couldn’t muster a big partnership, and Pakistan ended their innings on 168/8. Despite strong starts from key batters, Australia’s bowlers made key breakthroughs to keep Pakistan's total in check. Zampa’s three-wicket haul was the standout performance, with Bartlett and Connolly also contributing to the success. Australia will now need 169 runs to win as they chase a modest target in Lahore.
Pakistan vs Australia 1st T20: Playing 11
Australia Playing 11: Travis Head(c), Matthew Short, Cameron Green, Matt Renshaw, Cooper Connolly, Mitchell Owen, Josh Philippe(w), Jack Edwards, Xavier Bartlett, Adam Zampa, Mahli Beardman
Pakistan Playing 11: Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Babar Azam, Salman Agha(c), Fakhar Zaman, Usman Khan(w), Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Shaheen Afridi, Salman Mirza, Abrar Ahmed
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6:28 PM
Pakistan vs Australia LIVE SCORE UPDATES 1st T20I: Saim gets the breakthrough!
Saim Ayub cleans up Matthew Short via a good carrom ball as PAk get their breakthrough.
6:25 PM
Pakistan vs Australia LIVE SCORE UPDATES 1st T20I: AUS gets a 'Head' start
Australia’s chase started aggressively with both Matthew Short and Travis Head finding early boundaries off Shaheen Afridi. The first over saw Afridi bowling a couple of loose deliveries, with Short getting off the mark with a quick single before blasting a four to fine leg.
Head followed up with a stunning drive over mid-on, claiming a boundary of his own. Afridi, however, got his line and length right quickly, forcing Head to miss a couple of cuts. Short, on the other hand, managed a well-placed single to mid-off.
After the first over, Australia stood at 10/0, with both openers looking promising.
Head followed up with a stunning drive over mid-on, claiming a boundary of his own. Afridi, however, got his line and length right quickly, forcing Head to miss a couple of cuts. Short, on the other hand, managed a well-placed single to mid-off.
After the first over, Australia stood at 10/0, with both openers looking promising.
6:07 PM
Pakistan vs Australia LIVE SCORE UPDATES 1st T20I: PAK set 169-run target for AUS!
Australian bowlers do a decent job in limiting the hosts to 168/8 in their 20 overs as the start from Saim Ayub seemed to take Pakistan to a total close to 200 on the night. AUS now need to chase down 169 runs in Lahore to take a 1-0 lead tonight.
5:52 PM
Pakistan vs Australia LIVE SCORE UPDATES 1st T20I: Usman dismissed!
Zampa is on a roll tongith as he gets his 4th wicket, taking out Usman Khan on 18 runs as PAK stand at 149/6 within 18 overs.
5:44 PM
Pakistan vs Australia LIVE SCORE UPDATES 1st T20I: Fakhar departs!
Fakhar Zaman departs on 10 as Bartlett gets his 2nd wicket of the day.
5:41 PM
Pakistan vs Australia LIVE SCORE UPDATES 1st T20I: PAK 137/4 after 15 overs
Usman Khan played an aggressive cameo, scoring 13 off 6 balls as he took on Jack Edwards in the 15th over. After a couple of quick singles, he hammered back-to-back boundaries, first cutting Edwards through point and then swiping a slower short ball through mid-wicket.
Fakhar Zaman, at the other end, worked the ball for a single to deep cover. Usman continued to be busy, collecting another run with a clip to deep mid-wicket, and Fakhar added another to keep the strike rotating.
Pakistan moved to 137-4, with Usman’s quickfire contribution helping stabilize the innings after Babar Azam’s dismissal.
Fakhar Zaman, at the other end, worked the ball for a single to deep cover. Usman continued to be busy, collecting another run with a clip to deep mid-wicket, and Fakhar added another to keep the strike rotating.
Pakistan moved to 137-4, with Usman’s quickfire contribution helping stabilize the innings after Babar Azam’s dismissal.
5:37 PM
Pakistan vs Australia LIVE SCORE UPDATES 1st T20I: Zampa to the rescue for AUS!
Adam Zampa struck with a crucial breakthrough, dismissing Babar Azam for 24 through a well-reviewed lbw decision after a reverse sweep attempt. Babar’s dismissal came after a six he hit off Zampa, a lofted shot over long-on that almost ended in a fielder's hands.
Fakhar Zaman, now with Usman Khan at the crease, was able to get a couple of singles but faced pressure from Zampa’s googlies.
Usman Khan got off the mark with a quick single to mid-on. Pakistan stood at 124-4, still looking to build momentum after losing another important wicket in the 14th over.
Fakhar Zaman, now with Usman Khan at the crease, was able to get a couple of singles but faced pressure from Zampa’s googlies.
Usman Khan got off the mark with a quick single to mid-on. Pakistan stood at 124-4, still looking to build momentum after losing another important wicket in the 14th over.
5:34 PM
Pakistan vs Australia LIVE SCORE UPDATES 1st T20I: Zampa bags a 3-fer!
Adam Zampa bags a 3-fer as Babar Azam is dismissed via LBW on 24 runs.
5:29 PM
Pakistan vs Australia LIVE SCORE UPDATES 1st T20I: PAK 115/3 after 13 overs!
Xavier Bartlett bowled a tight over, conceding just 5 runs. Babar Azam and Fakhar Zaman were the two batters in the middle, looking to build a partnership. Babar played a couple of singles, one to deep mid-wicket and another to long-on, while Fakhar managed a couple of runs via a clip through square leg. There was a swing and a miss from Fakhar on a length delivery, resulting in a bye as the ball ran to the keeper. Fakhar also missed a slower delivery outside off, but it was a solid over overall, ending with Pakistan at 115-3 after 13 overs.
5:27 PM
Pakistan vs Australia LIVE SCORE UPDATES 1st T20I: PAK 110/3 after 12 overs!
Cooper Connolly's over continued with Fakhar Zaman and Babar Azam looking to rebuild. Fakhar, after a couple of cautious deliveries, backed away and drilled a boundary over mid-on, showing his attacking intent.
Babar, on the other hand, drove a couple of deliveries, one to sweeper cover and another to long-off, both for singles to retain strike. A couple of wides from Connolly added to the tally. Fakhar then edged a flick softly to mid-on, but he had more success on the next ball, hitting another confident boundary.
After 12 overs, Pakistan was at 110-3, with Babar on 13 and Fakhar on 7.
Babar, on the other hand, drove a couple of deliveries, one to sweeper cover and another to long-off, both for singles to retain strike. A couple of wides from Connolly added to the tally. Fakhar then edged a flick softly to mid-on, but he had more success on the next ball, hitting another confident boundary.
After 12 overs, Pakistan was at 110-3, with Babar on 13 and Fakhar on 7.
5:22 PM
Pakistan vs Australia LIVE SCORE UPDATES 1st T20I: 100 up for PAK!
Mahli Beardman continued his spell in the 11th over as Fakhar Zaman and Babar Azam looked to steady Pakistan's innings. Fakhar, on strike first, was fortunate to get a leg bye off a delivery to third man. Babar then drove a ball to point for a quick single.
The next ball saw Babar play an intelligent shot, flat-batting a slower delivery that deflected off the stumps and away from the fielder, allowing him and Fakhar to scamper for an extra run.
Babar capitalized on the next delivery, hitting a one-bounce four over mid-off. Pakistan's score climbed to 101-3.
The next ball saw Babar play an intelligent shot, flat-batting a slower delivery that deflected off the stumps and away from the fielder, allowing him and Fakhar to scamper for an extra run.
Babar capitalized on the next delivery, hitting a one-bounce four over mid-off. Pakistan's score climbed to 101-3.
5:17 PM
Pakistan vs Australia LIVE SCORE UPDATES 1st T20I: PAK 92/3 at the halfway stage!
Adam Zampa made an impact in the 9th over, picking up two wickets in quick succession. Salman Agha, who had been in fine form, fell to a tossed-up delivery, mistiming his shot and handing a simple catch to Xavier Bartlett at long-on. Agha’s departure left Pakistan at 92-3.
Fakhar Zaman, the new batter, was immediately tested by Zampa, who bowled a sharp googly that kept low, but Zaman managed a single to long-on. Babar Azam, struggling to find rhythm, also picked up a single off a full delivery.
The over ended with four wides, as Australia gained control of the game.
Fakhar Zaman, the new batter, was immediately tested by Zampa, who bowled a sharp googly that kept low, but Zaman managed a single to long-on. Babar Azam, struggling to find rhythm, also picked up a single off a full delivery.
The over ended with four wides, as Australia gained control of the game.
5:12 PM
Pakistan vs Australia LIVE SCORE UPDATES 1st T20I: Zampa strikes again!
Zampa gets his 2nd wicket of the day as he gets skipper Salman out at 39 runs.
5:10 PM
Pakistan vs Australia LIVE SCORE UPDATES 1st T20I: PAK 85/2 after 9 overs!
Salman Agha’s explosive hitting continued as he launched a glorious six off Cameron Green in the 8th over, taking Pakistan to 85-2. Agha’s shot, a full-length delivery carved over deep cover, was perfectly timed. Babar Azam, though struggling for runs, managed to get off strike with singles off Green's deliveries.
Agha added another single off a flick through mid-wicket, while Azam was kept quiet with a couple of dot balls and a wide delivery from Green.
Despite the tight bowling, Agha's power shot and his 39 off 26 balls have kept Pakistan in a strong position.
Agha added another single off a flick through mid-wicket, while Azam was kept quiet with a couple of dot balls and a wide delivery from Green.
Despite the tight bowling, Agha's power shot and his 39 off 26 balls have kept Pakistan in a strong position.
5:07 PM
Pakistan vs Australia LIVE SCORE UPDATES 1st T20I: Babar at the crease!
Adam Zampa struck for Australia, dismissing Saim Ayub for 40 (22 balls) as Pakistan reached 74-2 in the 8th over. Ayub tried to attack a flighted delivery but misjudged the shot, toed it, and was caught by Jack Edwards at long-on.
Zampa had earlier conceded only 5 runs in his first over, with Babar Azam facing two deliveries without scoring. Prior to Ayub's dismissal, the Pakistani batsman had managed a couple of boundaries, including two runs from a well-timed cut and another two off a well-placed heave.
Salman Agha was at the crease with 31 off 23 balls.
Zampa had earlier conceded only 5 runs in his first over, with Babar Azam facing two deliveries without scoring. Prior to Ayub's dismissal, the Pakistani batsman had managed a couple of boundaries, including two runs from a well-timed cut and another two off a well-placed heave.
Salman Agha was at the crease with 31 off 23 balls.
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First Published: Jan 29 2026 | 3:28 PM IST