Archive · 2 Feb 2026
Pakistan Seeks T20I Series Whitewash
Pakistan and Australia are playing their third and final T20I match in Lahore.
Pakistan has already won the first two games and wants to win all three to complete a whitewash.
They have been very strong, especially with their spinners and their captain, Salman Agha, who has been batting well.
Australia has struggled, especially against the spin bowlers.
This match is important for both teams as it is their last game before the T20 World Cup starts.
Pakistan will bat first after winning the toss again.
The weather is cold, and the pitch is good for spin bowlers.
Additionally, Pakistan has decided not to play against India in the T20 World Cup 2026 due to a government directive.
Pakistan aims to complete a 3-0 whitewash against Australia in the 3rd T20I.
Pakistan won the toss and chose to bat first at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore.
Pakistan's spinners have dominated, taking all 10 Australian wickets in the second match.
Australia's batters have struggled, especially against spin, with key players missing.
Pakistan will boycott the match against India in the 2026 T20 World Cup due to a government directive.
- Who
- Pakistan and Australia national cricket teams
- What
- 3rd T20I match in a series and Pakistan's decision to boycott India in the T20 World Cup 2026
- When
- February 1, 2026 (match), February 15, 2026 (boycott decision effective)
- Where
- Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore (match), Colombo (boycott decision effective)
- Why
- Final match before the 2026 T20 World Cup and government directive
Pakistan's Decision to Boycott India
ICC and Cricket Community's Stance
Boycott Decision
Pakistan's Decision to Boycott India
Pakistan will follow government orders and boycott the match against India in the T20 World Cup 2026.
ICC and Cricket Community's Stance
The ICC and cricket community may view this decision as disruptive to the tournament's integrity.
- Match
- 3rd T20I, Pakistan vs Australia
- Date
- February 1, 2026
- Venue
- Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
- Toss Winner
- Pakistan
- Toss Decision
- Batting
- Series Status
- Pakistan leads 2-0
- Weather
- Chilly, no rain expected
- Pitch Condition
- Spin-friendly
- Tournament
- 2026 T20 World Cup
- Pakistan's Group
- Group A (India, Namibia, Netherlands, USA)
Sources
Pakistan vs Australia Live Score 3rd T20: Hosts Aim To Seal Whitewash Before T20 World Cup 2026
Pakistan Vs Australia Live Score, 3rd T20I: Follow Scorecard And Match Action From Lahore
Pakistan vs Australia LIVE Score 3rd T20 at Lahore: PAK win toss and opt to bat again
Babar Azam goes past Virat Kohli for huge milestone during PAK vs AUS 3rd T20I, finds form ahead of T20 World Cup 2026
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Pakistan humiliate Australia to complete T20 series sweep
U-19 World Cup: How India knocked out Pakistan to reach the semifinals, despite not producing their A game
