PAK vs AUS Today Match Prediction, 1st T20I – Who Will Win? Top Batter and Top Bowler Picks | Australia Tour of Pakistan 2026
PAK vs AUS Today Match Prediction 1st T20I: Pakistan (PAK) and Australia (AUS) are set to lock horns in the 1st T20I of the Australia Tour of Pakistan 2026. If you are searching for Pakistan vs Australia Today Match Prediction, you’re in the right place. The match will be played on Thursday, January 29, at the Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, Pakistan.
PAK vs AUS 1st T20I Cricket Match Prediction (Pre-Match)
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Winner Prediction | Australia is to win this match. |
| Most Runs | Sahibzada Farhan (PAK), Travis Head(AUS) |
| Most Wickets | Mohammad Nawaz (PAK), Xavier Bartlett (AUS) |
| Most SIX | Australia to hit more sixes |
| Most 4s | Australia to hit more 4s |
| Fantasy Tips | PAK vs AUS 1st T20I Dream11 Prediction |
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PAK vs AUS 1st T20I Cricket Match Prediction – Team Analysis
Pakistan (PAK) Team Analysis
Pakistan have been in sensational form in the T20I format. They have managed to win three out of the last five matches. They recently won a tri-nation series against Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe. They head into this game after winning the last T20I match against SL by 14 runs. This is a golden opportunity to test themselves ahead of the T20 World Cup being held in the Asian continent.
Pakistan Team Strength Players:
Saim Ayub, it is hoped that he will find his rhythm in this series on the batting-friendly pitches.
Fakhar Zaman, the attacking opener, can change the course of the game.
Sahibzada Farhan, the fearless young batter, has been in recent form, scoring 77 runs in the last three T20I matches.
M Nawaz, a key all-rounder who has scored 64 runs and taken 4 wickets in the last three T20I matches.
Salman Ali Agha, the Pakistan captain, had made his intentions clear with a quickfire half-century in the previous series against Sri Lanka.
Also Read – PAK vs AUS Dream11 Prediction (1st T20I), in Lahore 2026
Australia (AUS) Team Analysis
Australia has won three of the last five T20I matches. They lost the last T20I series against India and have suffered two consecutive defeats. They enter this series after losing their last T20I match to India by 48 runs. The Australian team will be led by Mitchell Marsh in this series. This is a good opportunity for them to adapt to Asian conditions ahead of the T20I World Cup.
Australia Team Strength:
Travis Head, the left-handed batter, likes to take the attack to the bowlers inside the power play.
Marcus Stoinis is a key all-rounder. He has scored 87 runs and taken 3 wickets in the last three T20I matches.
Mitchell Marsh, the Australian captain, performed brilliantly in the Big Bash League (BBL), where he scored over 300 runs, including a century.
Adam Zampa had showcased his ability as a spinner who could excel on Pakistan pitches.
Xavier Bartlett is the strike bowler. His six wickets in the last three matches make him a big threat with the new ball.
PAK vs AUS 1st T20I Match Details & Live Streaming:
| Match No. | PAK vs AUS 1st T20I |
| Tournament | Australia Tour of Pakistan 2026 |
| Date & Time | Thursday, January 29, 4:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, Pakistan. |
| Live Streaming | Star Sports Network |
Pakistan vs Australia: Probable Playing 11
Pakistan Probable XI: Saim Ayub, Sahibzada Farhan (WK), Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Salman Ali Agha (C), Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Usman Tariq, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Abrar Ahmed.
Australia Probable XI: Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh (C), Cameron Green, Josh Inglis (WK), Marcus Stoinis, Cooper Connolly/Jack Edward, Mitchell Owen, Xavier Bartlett, Matt Kuhnemann, Adam Zampa, Ben Dwarshuis
Also read – PAK vs AUS 1st T20I Player Battles Head to Head & Team Stats
Pakistan vs Australia 1st T20I, Players To Watch Out for
Who will be the top run scorers for Pakistan today?
Sahibzada Farhan is our pick to top-score for Pakistan.
| Player | MAT | INNS | NO | RUNS | HS | AVG | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 6s | 4s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sahibzada Farhan | 5 | 5 | 1 | 191 | 80 | 47.75 | 130 | 146.92 | – | 2 | 9 | 17 |
| Babar Azam | 5 | 5 | 1 | 127 | 74 | 31.75 | 113 | 112.39 | – | 1 | 4 | 9 |
| Saim Ayub | 5 | 5 | – | 118 | 36 | 23.60 | 103 | 114.56 | – | – | 4 | 15 |
| Agha Salman | 5 | 5 | 2 | 79 | 63 | 26.33 | 63 | 125.40 | – | 1 | 3 | 6 |
Who will be the top run scorers for Australia today?
Marcus Stoinis is our pick to top-score for Australia.
| Player | MAT | INNS | NO | RUNS | HS | AVG | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 6s | 4s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Marsh | 5 | 3 | – | 87 | 46 | 29.00 | 64 | 135.94 | – | – | 4 | 7 |
| Marcus Stoinis | 5 | 3 | 1 | 87 | 64 | 43.50 | 64 | 135.94 | – | 1 | 2 | 10 |
| Matthew Short | 4 | 3 | 1 | 51 | 26 | 25.50 | 35 | 145.71 | – | – | 3 | 4 |
| Travis Head | 3 | 2 | – | 34 | 28 | 17.00 | 19 | 178.95 | – | – | 1 | 4 |
Who will pick the most wickets for Pakistan in the match?
Pick: Mohammad Nawaz to take the most wickets for Pakistan.
| Player | MAT | INNS | OVR | RUNS | WK | BBI | AVG | ECN | SR | 4W | 5W | MD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohammad Nawaz | 5 | 5 | 18 | 102 | 10 | 3/16 | 10.20 | 5.67 | 10.80 | – | – | – |
| Abrar Ahmed | 4 | 4 | 16 | 102 | 6 | 2/18 | 17.00 | 6.38 | 16.00 | – | – | – |
| Usman Tariq | 1 | 1 | 4 | 18 | 4 | 4/18 | 4.50 | 4.50 | 6.00 | 1 | – | 1 |
| Salman Mirza | 4 | 4 | 14.1 | 101 | 4 | 1/21 | 25.25 | 7.13 | 21.25 | – | – | – |
Who will pick the most wickets for Australia in the match?
Pick: Xavier Bartlett to take the most wickets for Australia.
| Player | MAT | INNS | OVR | RUNS | WK | BBI | AVG | ECN | SR | 4W | 5W | MD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xavier Bartlett | 5 | 5 | 15.5 | 124 | 4 | 2/39 | 31.00 | 7.83 | 23.75 | – | – | – |
| Marcus Stoinis | 5 | 4 | 11 | 97 | 3 | 1/22 | 32.33 | 8.82 | 22.00 | – | – | – |
| Adam Zampa | 2 | 1 | 4 | 45 | 3 | 3/45 | 15.00 | 11.25 | 8.00 | – | – | – |
Pakistan vs Australia, Which Team Will score more sixes?
We expect Australia to hit more sixes in this match
Pakistan vs Australia, Which Team Will score more fours?
We expect Australia to hit more fours in this match.
Who will win today’s PAK vs AUS 1st T20I match?
Australia has a more experienced and talented squad, and most of their players have recently played in the Big Bash League and are in excellent form.
Prediction: MyFinal11 expert is backing Australia to win this match.
Disclaimer: This prediction is based on player stats, form, and match conditions. Cricket is unpredictable; consider other factors before making decisions.