The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has forwarded a draft schedule for Australia’s T20 International tour of Pakistan to Cricket Australia, ahead of the three-match series in late January 2026.
Proposed Series Dates and Venues
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Australian Arrival: January 26 or 27, 2026
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Departure: February 2 or 3, 2026
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Match Dates: January 29, January 31, and February 1, 2026
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Venue: All matches likely to be held in Lahore
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Weekend Fixtures: Two of the three matches are scheduled over the weekend for maximum attendance
Historical Context
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Pakistan and Australia have faced each other 28 times in T20 Internationals
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Australia wins: 14
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Pakistan wins: 12
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Tied matches: 1
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No result: 1
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This makes the series highly competitive, with both teams aiming to gain momentum ahead of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026.
Pakistan’s Current Preparations
Pakistan is currently engaged in a three-match T20I series against Sri Lanka at the Rangiri Dambulla International Cricket Stadium (RDICS) in Dambulla.
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First Match: Today (January 7)
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Second Match: January 9
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Third Match: January 11
The Sri Lanka series serves as key preparation for the T20 World Cup, scheduled from February 7 to March 8, 2026, helping the team finalize combinations and form.
