Published on: Jun 1, 2026 1:13 pm IST | Updated on: Jun 1, 2026 1:13 pm IST
Arafat Minhas’ record-breaking debut set a handsome win for Pakistan in the first ODI against Australia in Rawalpindi. The two teams will now head into batter-friendly Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore for the second ODI set to be played on June 2. Pakistan have a chance to seal the series in the second game itself. They will look to take an unassailable 2-0 lead ahead of the third game of the series to be played on 4th June at this very venue. For the depleted Australians, this is a must-win game if they wish to stay alive in this series. In this post, we have come up with free expert tips for the 2nd ODI of the Australia Tour of Pakistan 2026 at the Gaddafi Cricket Stadium in Lahore.
Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore offers a batting-friendly surface, something both teams would be looking forward to after a slow and low-bounce wicket they got in Rawalpindi. The Aussie stroke makers like Cameron Green, Josh Inglis, and Matthew Short will relish playing on Lahore’s surface, but Pakistan’s experience and confidence after a win in the last game will keep them afloat for this fixture, where they will look to lock the series. Therefore, the win probability meter should lean in favor of the hosts. Let’s continue with the post and find out the best cricket tips for the 2nd ODI of the Australia Tour of Pakistan 2026 at the Gaddafi Cricket Stadium in Lahore.
PAK: 56% win chance AUS: 44% win chance
Pakistan's best batter loves batting against Australia. He averages around 75 against the Aussies in ODIs and will look to add on to his fifty from the last game.
Farhan scored 28 in the last game and has been gelling well to a format he is new in the international circuit. In his short ODI career, Farhan has scored 92 runs in 4 innings and will be looking to contribute more in this game.
Short had a decent game in Rawalpindi, scoring 55 while opening the innings. Having scored 250 runs in his last 6 ODI knocks, the right-hand batter will be craving more on a batting-friendly Lahore wicket.
Fresh off a brilliant debut IPL stint that saw him score over 450 runs for the Punjab Kings, Cooper will be eager to prove his mettle on international grounds for Australia.
Check out our prediction for the PAK vs AUS 2nd ODI at Gaddafi Cricket Stadium, Lahore.
Australia find themselves under pressure heading into the second ODI at the Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, after being bundled out for just 200 runs in the series opener at Rawalpindi. Their batting collapse has left them with no margin for error, and the onus now falls on the likes of Alex Carey, Matt Short, Josh Inglis, Marnus Labuschagne, and Cameron Green to deliver with the bat. A collective effort will be crucial if Australia are to post a competitive score against Pakistan’s strong bowling attack.
On the bowling front, the visitors will rely heavily on Nathan Ellis and Billy Stanlake to provide early breakthroughs. The role of Adam Zampa, if fit and available, could be decisive in the middle overs, where Pakistan’s batting depth often takes control. Having lost the first ODI by five wickets, Australia cannot afford another slip-up.
Victory here would not only restore confidence but also set up a thrilling decider in the three-match series. With their backs against the wall, the Aussies must combine discipline and resilience to keep their hopes alive. The second ODI is a test of character, and Australia will need both skill and spirit to prevail.
Pakistan will enter the second ODI at the Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore with momentum firmly on their side after a commanding win in Rawalpindi. The star of the opening game was debutant Arafat Minhas, who produced a record‑breaking performance by claiming a five‑wicket haul on his very first ODI outing. His spell dismantled Australia’s batting order and set up a comfortable victory for the hosts.
With the series now shifting to a batter‑friendly surface in Lahore, Pakistan will look to capitalize on their confidence and seal the contest outright. Their batting lineup, anchored by Babar Azam and supported by the likes of Sahibzada Farhan and Ghazi Ghori, will relish the conditions that favor stroke‑play. Meanwhile, the bowling unit, buoyed by Minhas’ heroics, will aim to maintain pressure on Australia’s fragile batting order.
Having already taken a 1‑0 lead in the three‑match series, Pakistan know that a win here will secure the series with a game to spare. The combination of home advantage, crowd support, and rising young talent makes them strong favorites to finish the job in Lahore and underline their growing dominance in ODI cricket. Let’s move ahead and check the cricket tips.
Matches Played: 112 AUS won: 71 PAK won: 37 No Result: 3 Tied: 1 RECENT form AUSTRALIA: W W W L W RECENT form PAKISTAN: W L W L L
After a win in the last game, the hosts have added one more win to their kitty against Australia. They now have 37 wins to their name, whereas Australia still leads the way with 71 wins from 112 contests held between the two teams.
How will the two teams, i.e., Pakistan and Australia, fare in the 2nd ODI of the Australia Tour of Pakistan 2026? Let’s take a look.
Matt Short, Alex Carey, Josh Inglis (C/WK), Marnus Labuschagne, Cooper Connolly, Matt Renshaw, Cameron Green, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa/Tanveer Sangha, Billy Stanlake, Matt Kuhnemann
Sahibzada Farhan, Maaz Sadaqat, Babar Azam, Salman Ali Agha, Abdul Samad, Ghazi Ghouri (WK), Shadab Khan, Arafat Minhas, Shaheen Afridi (C), Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed
Here’s the pitch and weather report for the 2nd ODI of the Australia Tour of Pakistan 2026 between Pakistan and Australia at the Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore:
With the Gaddafi Stadium pitch favoring batters and offering true bounce, the team winning the toss is likely to bat first. Setting a competitive total around 280–290 could prove decisive, as chasing under the hot Lahore sun may test stamina and shot execution.
The 2nd ODI of the Australia tour of Pakistan 2026 will be streamed live on the Sports TV YouTube channel. It is a Pakistani YouTube channel, as there is no live coverage of this series in India.
Pakistan has won the opening game of the series and are looking good enough to make it two in a row. They did a quick work of the Aussies, who looked like they had lost the touch of playing ODI cricket. Expect the hosts to once again dominate the visitors and take an unassailable lead of 2-0 before heading into the 3rd ODI of the series. Therefore, as per our prediction, Pakistan is expected to win the PAK vs AUS, 2nd ODI of the Australia Tour of Pakistan.
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