Sun Feb 01 11:00:00 UTC 2026: ### Pakistan Dominates Australia in Second T20, Secures Series Victory
The Story:
Pakistan secured a resounding 90-run victory against Australia in the second T20 international match in Lahore on Saturday, January 31, 2026, clinching the three-match series with a game to spare. After losing the first match by 19 runs, Australia fielded a stronger side but failed to contain Pakistan’s batting prowess, being bowled out for 108 in 15.4 overs in response to Pakistan’s impressive total of 198-5. The Pakistani spinners, Abrar Ahmed and Shadab Khan, proved pivotal, each taking three wickets on a slow Gaddafi Stadium pitch.
Key Points:
- Pakistan defeated Australia by 90 runs, their biggest T20 win against Australia.
- Pakistan won the three-match T20 series against Australia with one game remaining.
- Salman Ali Agha scored 76 off 40 balls, and Usman Khan contributed 53 off 36 balls for Pakistan.
- Abrar Ahmed took 3-14, and Shadab Khan took 3-26 for Pakistan.
- Cameron Green top-scored for Australia with 35.
- Matt Renshaw was added to the World Cup squad in place of Matthew Short.
Key Takeaways:
- Pakistan’s strong performance, particularly their batsmen and spinners, demonstrates their readiness for the upcoming T20 World Cup in Sri Lanka.
- Australia’s batting lineup struggled to cope with Pakistan’s spin attack.
- Salman Ali Agha’s aggressive batting at No. 3 proved highly effective.
- Australia’s selection decisions, including the late squad change involving Renshaw and Short, highlight possible instability within their squad as they approach the World Cup.
- Pakistan’s ability to adapt to the slow pitch conditions at Gaddafi Stadium was a key factor in their victory.
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