PAK vs AUS Playing 11 for 2nd T20I: Will Australia Bounce Back?

In the first match of the Pakistan vs Australia T20I series, the hosts gave a solid defeat to the visitors and now have their eyes on winning this T20I series against the mighty Aussies. In 1st T20I, Pakistan skipper Salman Ali Agha won the toss and decided to bat first, where the team managed to score just 168 runs even after getting a steady start to the innings. Later, while defending the total, the Pakistani bowlers did well, where both Saim Ayub and Abrar Ahmed took 2 wickets each.

However, Australia did well in the first innings with the ball in restricting the Salman Ali Agha-led team to a total of 168 runs. During the start of the second innings, the Aussies were looking like they were gonna win very easily. But the Pakistani bowlers had some different plans, and they defended the total and won the first match by 22 runs.

Pakistan vs Australia Match Details

The Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore will also be hosting the second T20I match of the Australia Tour of Pakistan, which is going to be played on 31st January 2026. The match will start at the same time, at 4:30 PM IST. This is going to be the crucial match for Australia, as one more loss, and they are gonna lose the series to Pakistan. The Australian cricket team will be looking forward to bouncing back in this match and going to the World Cup with confidence.

PAK vs AUS Playing 11 for 2nd T20I (Probable)

Australia playing 11 vs Pakistan might see some changes, as Mitchell Marsh's availability is now confirmed, and one of the best all-rounder in the world is ready to play. The opening pair might see Mitchell Marsh and Travis Head, while Matt Renshaw might get benched, and the rest of the team is expected to be the same. On the other hand, Pakistan Playing 11 vs Australia will not be changed, and they will be going forward with the same team.

The batting of the Pakistan team is still not looking convincing, but they might take one more chance in the second T20I. The probable opening pair would be the same, Sahibzada Farhan and Saim Ayub, whereas Babar Azam can come at number three, in search of his form. The rest of the middle order is expected to make some impact, and Shaheen Shah Afridi might get his stock deliveries back again.