The Pakistan Cricket Board announced the schedule for Australia’s tour of Pakistan, which will feature three T20I matches later this month. All matches will be played at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore.

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According to PCB, the matches are scheduled for January 29, January 31, and February 1. Australia’s T20I squad will arrive in Lahore on January 28.

The cricket board said the toss for each match will take place at 5:30pm local time, while the matches will begin at 6pm.

“The series serves as crucial game time for both sides ahead of the all-important ICC Men’s T20I World Cup 2026, where Pakistan are placed in Group A and Australia in Group B,” PCB stated.

This will be Australia’s third tour of Pakistan since March-April 2022. During that tour, Australia played Tests, ODIs, and a T20I in the country. The team also played three ICC Champions Trophy 2025 matches in Pakistan.

Australia’s only previous T20I at Gaddafi Stadium was on April 5, 2022, where they won by three wickets. Since March 2022, the venue has hosted a Test, five ODIs, and a T20I involving Australia.

PCB Chief Operating Officer Sumair Ahmed Syed welcomed the tour and encouraged fans to attend matches in large numbers.

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“We are excited and look forward to hosting Australia for the three-match T20I series here in Lahore. The tour marks a blockbuster beginning of the year for Pakistan cricket fans, and I urge them to turn out in numbers during the series to support both the teams as they put the final touches to their T20 World Cup preparations,” he said.

Series Schedule:

1st T20I: Thursday, January 29 — 6pm

2nd T20I: Saturday, January 31 — 6pm

3rd T20I: Sunday, February 1 — 6pm

This series gives both teams strong match practice. Lahore hosting all games adds excitement for fans. The tour also shows growing confidence in Pakistan’s cricket venues.