PAK vs AUS Stats Preview - 3rd T20I, Australia tour of Pakistan 2026

PAK vs AUS 3rd T20I Stats Preview. [Source - PCB]

Pakistan and Australia will be up against each other in the 3rd T20I of the three-match series on Sunday, February 1st. The much anticipated clash will be played at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore and is scheduled to begin at 4:30 PM IST.

PAK vs AUS 3rd T20I preview, 2026

Pakistan

Pakistan wrapped up the T20I series in emphatic style, winning the first two matches with utter dominance in both batting and bowling. They sealed the series convincingly and will now aim to carry the momentum forward, pushing for a third straight win and a clean sweep as they head into the World Cup.

Australia

Australia have been outplayed in the first two matches, losing convincingly after a woeful batting display that offered little resistance. With the series gone, they now desperately need form and confidence, especially with the T20 World Cup approaching, and must respond to avoid a clean sweep.

Top run scorers in PAK vs AUS T20Is

We are considering only the players from the current squad.

Babar Azam - 456 runs

Babar Azam is leading run-scorer in PAK vs AUS T20Is with 456 runs at 41.45 average and 126.66 strike-rate.

Fakhar Zaman - 262 runs

Fakhar Zaman is the next name in the list with 262 runs at 29.11 average and 145.55 strike-rate in this fixture.

Marcus Stoinis - 187 runs

Marcus Stoinis loves playing against Pakistan as he has 187 runs at 46.75 average in this fixture with a strike-rate of 164.03.

Top wicket-takers in PAK vs AUS T20Is

We are considering only the players from the current squad.

Shadab Khan - 17 wickets

Shadab Khan is the leading wicket-taker with 17 wickets in PAK vs AUS T20Is at 16 average and 13.6 strike-rate.

Adam Zampa - 17 wickets

Adam Zampa is next on the list in PAK vs AUS T20Is with 17 wickets at an average of 18.47 and a strike-rate of 16.9.

Shaheen Shah Afridi - 12 wickets

Shaheen Shah Afridi finds himself third with 12 wickets at 26.58 average and 17.5 strike-rate in this fixture.

PAK vs AUS key stats

Pakistan key records

• Pakistan have won each of their last 5 T20Is at Lahore.
• Salman Agha is the leading run-scorer in this series - 115 runs, 57.5 average and 171.64 strike-rate.
• Abrar Ahmed is the leading wicket-taker of the series - 5 wickets, 3.42 economy, 4.80 average and 8.40 strike-rate.
• Babar Azam is the leading run-scorer in T20Is at Lahore - 827 runs, 41.35 average, 134.47 strike-rate, 1 100 and 6 50s.
• Shaheen Shah Afridi has been the best T20I bowler at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore - 16 wickets, 18.93 average and 16.5 strike-rate.
• Mohammad Nawaz has been Pakistan's best T20I bowler since 2025 - 39 wickets, 14.71 average and 13.1 strike-rate.
• Abrar Ahmed has been the most economical bowler for Pakistan in T20Is since 2025 - 6.49 economy rate, 33 wickets and 16.6 strike-rate.

Australia key records

• Australia have won three of their last five T20Is against Pakistan.
• Adam Zampa is Australia’s best bowler and the joint leading wicket-taker in this series - 5 wickets, 10.20 average and 9.6 strike-rate.
• Adam Zampa continues to be the best bowler from 2025 for Australia with 22 wickets at 20 average and 13.9 strike-rate.
• Adam Zampa has 6 wickets in 3 T20I games at Lahore.
• Australia is struggling badly against spin in this series - 16 dismissals, 11.75 average.
• Marcus Stoinis scored 96 runs in three games at a remarkable strike-rate of 195.91 last time these two met in a bilateral series.

PAK vs AUS key records which could be broken in 3rd T20I, 2026

• Mitchell Marsh is 116 runs away from 6000 T20 runs.
• Mitchell Marsh is 7 sixes away from 300 T20 sixes.
• Babar Azam is 45 runs away from becoming the first men's batter to complete 4500 T20I runs
• Fakhar Zaman is 7 sixes away from becoming the first Pakistani player to reach 100 T20I sixes.
• Josh Inglis is 84 runs away from 1000 T20I runs.
• Josh Inglis is also 55 runs away from 4000 T20 runs.