Published on: Jan 30, 2026 4:28 pm IST | Updated on: Jan 30, 2026 2:24 pm IST
Pakistan finally broke their curse as they defeated Australia after 7 long years and 7 T20Is in the first game of the 3-match series by 22 runs at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. They have started the series on a positive note and given chills to the Australian side, who were taking them lightly. The two teams will now lock horns yet again in the second game of the series at the same venue. For Australia, winning this game is to keep the series alive, whereas the hosts Pakistan, would be hoping to seal the series before heading into the third game. In this post, we have come up with free expert tips for the 2nd T20I of the Australia Tour of Pakistan 2026 at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.
Australia opted to play an inexperienced side in the first game of the series. However, the narrative Mitchell Marsh gave right before the start of the series was quite different. He emphasized this series as part of their upcoming T20 World Cup plans, but the team flattened against Pakistan’s spin attack. It’s time for the Aussies to pull up their socks and go with their best possible eleven in this game. The momentum, however, is with Pakistan as of now, so the win probability meter should lean in their favor. Let’s continue with the post and find out the best cricket tips for the 2nd T20I of the Australia Tour of Pakistan 2026 at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.
PAK: 53% win chance AUS: 47% win chance
The Pakistan opener looked in full flow in the last game, scoring 40 off 22 deliveries and picking up 2 crucial wickets with the ball. He earned himself a man of the match award in the last game and will be a crucial cog in this fixture as well.
The Aussie skipper opted to rest in the last game after a tiring BBL season. He is expected to play this one with the series on the line. Expect him to have a go at the bowlers at the top of the order, as his recent numbers of 338 runs in the last 9 T20Is are quite impressive.
Inglis is another player who missed the opening fixture as part of workload management. The wicket-keeper batter is set to return to the eleven. He will be a key batter in the middle order.
The Pakistan skipper batted at no. 3 in the last game and stitched together a brilliant partnership with Saim Ayub. Agha is a good batter against spin and will be vital in the middle order for the side in spin-friendly conditions.
Check out our prediction for the PAK vs AUS 2nd at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore.
Australia find themselves in a desperate situation as they prepare for the second T20I against Pakistan at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. The visitors were stunned in the opening clash, falling short by 22 runs, which ended Pakistan’s seven-year drought against them in the format. That defeat has not only dented Australian confidence but also exposed the flaws in their selection strategy, as the inexperienced lineup struggled against Pakistan’s spin-heavy attack.
Mitchell Marsh had spoken about using this series as a stepping stone toward the upcoming T20 World Cup, but the first game showed that experimentation comes with risks. With Pakistan riding high on momentum and home support, Australia must regroup quickly to avoid conceding the series. The second match on January 31 now becomes a must-win contest for the visitors, who will likely turn to their senior players to steady the ship. A stronger batting display and sharper bowling plans are essential if they are to keep the series alive. For Australia, this is not just about survival—it’s about proving they can adapt under pressure and reclaim their dominance before the World Cup preparations intensify.
Pakistan will enter the second T20I against Australia at the Gaddafi Stadium with renewed confidence and a burning desire to build on their historic victory. Their 22-run triumph in the opening clash not only ended a seven-year drought against the Aussies but also sent a strong message about their growing strength in the shortest format. The spin attack proved decisive in dismantling Australia’s batting order, while the batting unit showed resilience to post a competitive total under pressure.
Momentum now lies firmly with Pakistan, and they will be eager to capitalize on it. A win in the second game would not only seal the series but also provide a massive morale boost ahead of the ICC T20 World Cup later this year. The home crowd in Lahore will once again play a crucial role, adding energy and belief to the side. For Pakistan, consistency is key, replicating their disciplined bowling and fearless batting will be vital to keep Australia on the back foot. With history already rewritten, Pakistan now has the chance to turn momentum into dominance and prove that their victory was no fluke, but a positive start of a new chapter in their T20 journey. Let’s move ahead and check the cricket tips.
Matches Played: 29 AUS won: 14 PAK won: 14 No Result: 1 Tied: 0 RECENT form AUSTRALIA: W L L NR L RECENT form PAKISTAN: W W AB L W
After a win in the last game, Pakistan has drawn level with Australia in terms of head-to-head wins. Now, in 29 meetings between the two sides, both teams have won 14 games each. One match ended without a result.
How will the two teams, i.e., Pakistan and Australia, fare in the 2nd T20I of the Australia Tour of Pakistan 2026? Let’s take a look.
Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh (C), Matt Short, Cameron Green, Josh Inglis (WK), Cooper Connolly, Mitchell Owen, Xavier Bartlett, Mahli Beardman, Adam Zampa, Ben Dwarshuis/Jack Edwards
Saim Ayub, Sahibzada Farhan, Babar Azam, Salman Ali Agha (C), Fakhar Zaman/Khawaja Nafay, Usman Khan (WK), Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Abrar Ahmed.
Here’s the pitch and weather report for the 2nd T20I of the Australia Tour of Pakistan 2026 between Pakistan and Australia at the Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore:
At the Gaddafi Stadium, the toss could play a decisive role. With dew likely in the evening, the captain winning the toss may prefer to bat first, aiming to post a strong total and let spinners exploit the surface later. Expect a tactical call shaping the contest’s balance.
The online live streaming of the 2nd T20I of the Australia tour of Pakistan 2026 will take place live on the Sports TV YouTube Channel. The live TV coverage for this series won’t be available in India.
Pakistan troubled the Aussie batters with their spin trio of Mohammad Nawaz, Shadab Khan, and emerging all-rounder Saim Ayub. With the wicket expected to behave in the same manner as it did in the first game, expect the host to have yet another great day at the office. A win seems to be inevitable for Pakistan if they bat first, as their spinners will do the damage on the slow and low-bounce wickets of Lahore. Therefore, as per our prediction, Pakistan is expected to win the PAK vs AUS, 2nd T20I of the Australia Tour of Pakistan.
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