Australia to Tour Pakistan for Three-Match T20I Series Starting January 29 in Lahore
The Pakistan Cricket Board has officially confirmed Australia’s tour of Pakistan, with a three-match T20 International series scheduled to take place in Lahore from late January. The announcement marks another significant chapter in the resumption and continuity of top-level international cricket on Pakistani soil.
According to details shared by the PCB, the Australian T20 squad will arrive in Lahore on Wednesday, January 28. All three matches of the series will be played at the Gaddafi Stadium, a venue that has increasingly become a regular host for high-profile international fixtures.
The series will begin on Thursday, January 29, with the second and third matches scheduled for January 31 and February 1 respectively. In all three games, the toss will take place at 5:30 PM Pakistan Standard Time, while the first ball will be bowled at 6:00 PM, ensuring prime-time action for fans.
Officials described the series as an important preparatory opportunity for both teams ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, which is set to take place next month. Pakistan will compete in Group A of the tournament, while Australia has been placed in Group B, making these matches a valuable chance to fine-tune combinations and assess form.
This tour will be Australia’s third visit to Pakistan since March 2022. During their 2022 tour, Australia played a full Test series, three One Day Internationals, and a T20 match, a landmark tour that played a major role in restoring Pakistan’s status as a host for international cricket.
More recently, Pakistan also hosted matches of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, further strengthening confidence among visiting teams. One of those encounters at the Gaddafi Stadium saw Australia defeat Pakistan by three wickets in a T20 match, adding familiarity and competitive context ahead of the upcoming series.
PCB Chief Operating Officer Syed Sameer Ahmed Syed expressed enthusiasm over hosting the Australian side once again. He said the three-match T20 series would be an exciting way to kick off the cricketing year for Pakistani fans and reaffirmed the board’s commitment to delivering well-organized international events.
He noted that since March 2022, Australia has already played one Test, five ODIs, and one T20 match at the Gaddafi Stadium, making the venue a familiar environment for the visiting team. According to him, this familiarity is expected to contribute to competitive and entertaining cricket.
With all matches centralized in Lahore, fans can expect a festive atmosphere and packed stands as two of the world’s top teams go head-to-head. The series is being seen as another positive signal for Pakistan’s growing role as a reliable and welcoming host in international cricket.
