Here is the timeline of key moments & scorecard of the first T20 international between Pakistan national cricket team vs Australia Men’s cricket team timeline held at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore on January 29.
Pakistan beat Australia comfortably by 22 runs and take a 1-0 lead.
Pakistan national cricket team vs Australia Men’s cricket team timeline First T20I Lahore January 2026
Pakistan win the toss and elect to bat first.
Xavier Bartlett gets Sahibzada Farhan for a golden duck.
Saim Ayub and Salman Agha steady the ship and add 74, before the former perishes to Adam Zampa for a breezy 40.
Adam Zampa and Mahli Beardman run through the middle and lower order and pick 6 wickets between them.
Pakistan post 168/8 in their 20 overs.
Matthew Short and Travis Head are solid and add 21, before Saim Ayub removes both the openers in quick succession.
Cameron Green and Matt Renshaw are steady and add 40, before the latter is run out for 15.
Australia lose wickets in clusters and slump to 112/8.
Xavier Bartlett scores a quickfire unbeaten 34, but the visitors fall short and finish at 146/8 in their 20 overs.
Pakistan win by 22 runs.
Player of the match- Saim Ayub
