Pakistan vs Australia Prediction, 1st T20I – Who will win today’s match between PAK vs AUS?

Pakistan (PAK) and Australia (AUS) lock horns in the first T20I in the three-match series at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Thursday, January 29.

Earlier this month, Pakistan travelled to Sri Lanka to play a three-match series against Dasun Shanaka and Co. The series ended in a 1-1 stalemate as rain caused abandonment of the second game.

On the other hand, the Australian players are coming into this series after an exciting season of the Big Bash League. Perth Scorchers won the title after beating the Sydney Sixers. The Aussies have a very strong side at their disposal. They will be entering the tournament as favourites. However, count Pakistan out at your own peril.

PAK vs AUS Match Details

Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore Pitch Report

The Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore is expected to provide a belter of a track. Fans planning to flock to the stadium can expect a run-fest. During the Pakistan Super League, batters love playing at this venue. Bowlers will have to execute their plans to perfection as the margin for error will be very little.

PAK vs AUS Head to Head T20I Record

PAK vs AUS Predicted Playing XIs

Pakistan (PAK):

Saim Ayub, Sahibzada Farhan (WK), Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Salman Ali Agha (C), Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Abrar Ahmed.

Australia (AUS):

Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh (C), Cameron Green, Josh Inglis (WK), Marcus Stoinis, Cooper Connolly, Mitchell Owen, Xavier Bartlett, Matt Kuhnemann, Adam Zampa, Ben Dwarshuis.

PAK vs AUS Probable Best Performers

Probable Best Batter: Travis Head

Travis Head loves batting in the subcontinent, and he will be the batter to watch out for on Thursday. The left-handed batter likes to take the attack to the bowlers inside the powerplay. If he gets going, it will make things easier for the middle-order maulers like Marcus Stoinis and Josh Inglis, among others.

Probable Best Bowler: Ben Dwarshuis

Ben Dwarshuis had a brilliant Big Bash League campaign, helping Perth Scorchers win a record sixth title. In 12 matches, he scalped 16 wickets at an average of 18.81. The left-arm seamer will want to get the new ball to talk and unsettle the Pakistani batters from the outset.

Today's Match Prediction: Australia to win the match