Pakistan vs Australia HIGHLIGHTS 2nd T20I: PAK beat AUS by 90 runs to clinch series in Lahore
Australia have been poor with their bat in this series, especially against spin as the hosts took full advantage of home conditions and are now 2-0 up in the series.
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Pakistan beat Australia in a T20I series for the first time since 2018
In a commanding display, Pakistan defeated Australia by 90 runs in the 2nd T20I to claim the series. With a disciplined bowling performance, Pakistan restricted Australia to just 108 runs, showcasing their spinners' dominance. Pakistan's victory sets them up nicely ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026, and their complete control of the game was evident in all phases.
This is Pakistan's first T20I series win against Australia since 2018. Australia were never in contention right from the start as Pakistan's bowlers, particularly the spinners, dominated the match. Shadab Khan was the standout with a 3-wicket haul, dismissing Xavier Bartlett and Sean Abbott. His accuracy and clever variations had Australia struggling at 81-6. Just after, Abrar Ahmed joined the party, bagging a vital 3-wicket haul, including the key wicket of Matthew Short, leaving Australia at 108 all out and just one wicket away from a series defeat.
Australia's chase began with Mitchell Marsh and Travis Head providing a solid start. Marsh cracked a stunning six over deep mid-wicket off Saim Ayub, but the momentum was soon halted. Marsh was dismissed for 5 while Head briefly threatened with a boundary but was dismissed cheaply for 8. Shadab Khan then struck, removing Cooper Connolly with an LBW before sending Bartlett and Abbott packing, leaving Australia in deep trouble.
By the halfway mark, Australia was reeling at 71/5, with Matthew Short and Cameron Green trying to stabilize the innings. Green played some aggressive shots, including two sixes and a four off Saim Ayub, but his effort wasn’t enough to turn the tide. At 81-6, the Aussies were left needing 112 runs from 44 balls, an unlikely feat.
The end came quickly, as Abrar took another crucial wicket, and Australia's lower order folded under the pressure. In the end, Pakistan wrapped up the match with a 90-run victory, securing a well-earned series win. This win also boosted their confidence heading into the upcoming T20 World Cup 2026.
Pakistan vs Australia 2nd T20: Playing 11
Pakistan playing 11: Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Salman Agha(c), Babar Azam, Usman Khan(w), Mohammad Nawaz, Shadab Khan, Faheem Ashraf, Abrar Ahmed, Naseem Shah, Usman Tariq
Australia playing 11: Matthew Short, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh(c), Cameron Green, Josh Inglis(w), Matt Renshaw, Cooper Connolly, Xavier Bartlett, Sean Abbott, Matthew Kuhnemann, Adam Zampa
7:33 PM
Pakistan vs Australia LIVE SCORE UPDATES 2nd T20I: PAK win by 90 runs!
Pakistan have clinched the T20I series with a 90-run comprehensive win in the 2nd T20I on the night. Australia were restricted to just 108 on the night as the spinners do the job for PAK who look in good shape going into the T20 World Cup 2026
7:28 PM
Pakistan vs Australia LIVE SCORE UPDATES 2nd T20I: Abrar bags 3 too!
Abrar also gets himself a 3-wicket haul, dismissing Matthew Short as PAK are now just 1 wicket away from the series win on the night
7:23 PM
Pakistan vs Australia LIVE SCORE UPDATES 2nd T20I: Shadab bags a 3-fer!
Shadab Khan bags a 3-fer as he takes out both Bartlett and Abbott on the night as AUS lose their 8th wicket on the night having not reached the 100-run mark onthe night
7:15 PM
Pakistan vs Australia LIVE SCORE UPDATES 2nd T20I: AUS need 112 runs in 44 balls!
Australia is 81-6 with Xavier Bartlett on 3(5) and Matthew Short at 13(13). Shadab Khan is bowling his third over, having taken 1 wicket for 16 runs. In the 11th over, Bartlett is adjudged caught behind but successfully reviews the decision, as there’s no edge on UltraEdge.
Shadab’s legbreaks are challenging the batters, with Bartlett getting beaten by one that spun away. Short adds a single with a drive to long-off and sweeps another to deep square leg. Bartlett also adds a single to long-on.
Australia is struggling to build partnerships as the overs tick by.
Shadab’s legbreaks are challenging the batters, with Bartlett getting beaten by one that spun away. Short adds a single with a drive to long-off and sweeps another to deep square leg. Bartlett also adds a single to long-on.
Australia is struggling to build partnerships as the overs tick by.
7:11 PM
Pakistan vs Australia LIVE SCORE UPDATES 2nd T20I: Green departs!
Usman Tariq also joins in and takes a wicket as Green has to walk back with AUS in deep trouble with 6 wickets down.
7:05 PM
Pakistan vs Australia LIVE SCORE UPDATES 2nd T20I: AUS 71/5 at the halfway stage!
Australia is 71-5, with Matthew Short on 9(9) and Cameron Green at 32(17). Shadab Khan is bowling well, having taken a wicket for 12 runs in 2 overs. In the 10th over, Short faces a mix of deliveries.
He drives a fuller ball to sweeper cover for a single, then edges a leg-break past short third man for four.
A slower ball results in a miscue to backward point for no run, and he later forces a ball past cover for two runs. Green adds singles and a flick for two off Shadab’s bowling.
He drives a fuller ball to sweeper cover for a single, then edges a leg-break past short third man for four.
A slower ball results in a miscue to backward point for no run, and he later forces a ball past cover for two runs. Green adds singles and a flick for two off Shadab’s bowling.
6:55 PM
Pakistan vs Australia LIVE SCORE UPDATES 2nd T20I: Shabad on target!
Pakistan spinners are taking the game away from the Aussies as Shadab comes in to take Cooper Connolly out of the game with AUS struggling at 58/5 after 8 overs
6:44 PM
Pakistan vs Australia LIVE SCORE UPDATES 2nd T20I: AUS 48/3 after the powerplay!
Cameron Green is playing aggressively, hitting two sixes and a four off Saim Ayub's bowling. His shots include a lofted six over long-on and a beautiful shot over the sightscreen.
Green has 19 runs off 7 balls, showcasing excellent timing and placement. Matt Renshaw is still settling in, with just 2 runs off 4 balls. Ayub, the bowler, has been under pressure, giving away boundaries.
The game is in a dynamic phase with both batsmen looking to accelerate the scoring, as Australia is 48-3 at the end of the over, chasing runs in a competitive match.
Green has 19 runs off 7 balls, showcasing excellent timing and placement. Matt Renshaw is still settling in, with just 2 runs off 4 balls. Ayub, the bowler, has been under pressure, giving away boundaries.
The game is in a dynamic phase with both batsmen looking to accelerate the scoring, as Australia is 48-3 at the end of the over, chasing runs in a competitive match.
6:37 PM
Pakistan vs Australia LIVE SCORE UPDATES 2nd T20I: Inglis walks back!
Abrar gets his 2nd wicket as Pakistan get their 3rd wicket on the night with Inglis walking back via LBW
6:30 PM
Pakistan vs Australia LIVE SCORE UPDATES 2nd T20I: Abrar and Saim strike!
Mitchell Marsh and Travis Head depart one after another as Abrar and Saim strike for Pakistan to hand AUS a double blow!
6:27 PM
Pakistan vs Australia LIVE SCORE UPDATES 2nd T20I: AUS 16/0 after 2 overs!
Saim into the attack for PAK
1.1 – Saim Ayub to Mitchell Marsh: SIX! A stunning start for Marsh. Ayub delivers a full ball on middle, and Marsh goes low, executing a powerful slogsweep over deep mid-wicket. The ball sails over the boundary, giving Australia an early six.
1.2 – Saim Ayub to Mitchell Marsh: No run. A slower ball slides down leg, and Marsh attempts a pull but misses, getting hit on the arm. The ball seems to have slipped under his protective gear, causing a brief delay while they search for the ball.
1.3 – Saim Ayub to Mitchell Marsh: No run. A quicker, well-pitched delivery on off, which stops a bit as Marsh goes back to defend, gently sending it back to Ayub.
1.4 – Saim Ayub to Mitchell Marsh: No run. Another good-length ball on off, which also seems to stop as Marsh plays it back to the bowler with a gentle defense.
1.5 – Saim Ayub to Mitchell Marsh: 1 run. A good-length ball with a slight pause, Marsh goes back to pull it into the vacant mid-wicket area for a single.
1.6 – Saim Ayub to Travis Head: No run. A good-length delivery that turns slightly into the middle and leg. Head goes back to defend it back to Ayub.
6:20 PM
Pakistan vs Australia LIVE SCORE UPDATES 2nd T20I: 9 runs from the over!
Naseem begins the attack for PAK!
0.1 – Naseem Shah to Mitchell Marsh: FOUR! Marsh plays a thick outside edge which splits the slip fielders, Usman Khan and Farhan. Usman didn’t commit to the dive, and Farhan, diving to his left, just missed it. The ball races to the boundary.
0.1 – Naseem Shah to Mitchell Marsh: FOUR! Marsh plays a thick outside edge which splits the slip fielders, Usman Khan and Farhan. Usman didn’t commit to the dive, and Farhan, diving to his left, just missed it. The ball races to the boundary.
0.2 – Naseem Shah to Mitchell Marsh: No run. A full delivery outside off, Marsh drives but the bottom hand takes over. Nawaz cuts the ball off at mid-on to his left.
0.3 – Naseem Shah to Mitchell Marsh: 1 run. A length ball just outside off, Marsh moves forward and punches it to deep mid-off for a single.
0.4 – Naseem Shah to Travis Head: No run. A well-pitched delivery on leg stump, Head goes back to defend but the ball hits the pitch and goes back to the bowler.
0.5 – Naseem Shah to Travis Head: No run. A slower ball that drifts onto Head's pads, who tries to flick but misses. Umpire gives no indication for an appeal as the ball was outside leg stump.
0.6 – Naseem Shah to Travis Head: FOUR! Head drives a full delivery straight down the ground to long-off, collecting a boundary.
5:58 PM
Pakistan vs Australia LIVE SCORE UPDATES 2nd T20I: PAK set 199-run target for AUS!
Pakistan have set a pretty decent total on the board against the Aussies as they take the toal close to 200 tonight. AUS need to chase down 199 now to avoid a series defeat now.
5:55 PM
Pakistan vs Australia LIVE SCORE UPDATES 2nd T20I: Usman departs!
Usman Khan departs courtesy of a good catch from Short. PAK lose their 5th wicket as Bartlett adds one to his list.
5:49 PM
Pakistan vs Australia LIVE SCORE UPDATES 2nd T20I: PAK 175/4 after 18 overs!
Pakistan is 175/4 after 18 overs in the ongoing match. Shadab Khan (24 off 16) and Usman Khan (43 off 31) are at the crease, having built a solid partnership.
Adam Zampa, who bowled the 17th over, conceded 11 runs, including a lofted four by Shadab straight down the ground. Zampa has figures of 4-0-27-1.
Xavier Bartlett’s 16th over included a huge six by Shadab, hitting a full delivery over long-on, but also saw a few dot balls and a wide. Bartlett's figures stand at 3-0-38-0. Pakistan continues to accelerate towards a big total as the innings nears its conclusion.
Adam Zampa, who bowled the 17th over, conceded 11 runs, including a lofted four by Shadab straight down the ground. Zampa has figures of 4-0-27-1.
Xavier Bartlett’s 16th over included a huge six by Shadab, hitting a full delivery over long-on, but also saw a few dot balls and a wide. Bartlett's figures stand at 3-0-38-0. Pakistan continues to accelerate towards a big total as the innings nears its conclusion.
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First Published: Jan 31 2026 | 3:27 PM IST