Pakistan vs Australia, 3rd T20I 2026: Pakistan completes 3-0 clean sweep in series
Pakistan defeated Australia by 111 runs in the third and final T20I played at the Ghadafi Stadium in Lahore to complete a stunning 3-0 clean sweep in the three-match series. This is Pakistan’s first T20I victory against Australia after a long time and is a testament to the excellent preparation of the Green Shirts ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026.
Toss and Pakistan’s batting
Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha won the toss and elected to bat first. Pakistan scored 207 runs for the loss of 6 wickets in the allotted 20 overs. Openers Saim Ayub and Babar Azam provided a good start. Saim Ayub played an aggressive innings of 56 runs off 37 balls while Babar Azam scored 50 runs off 36 balls. Salman Ali Agha and other batsmen also played an important role, which set Pakistan a big target. Australia’s bowling line-up looked helpless in front of this big total.
Australia’s failed batting
The Australian team failed completely in chasing the target and was dismissed for only 96 runs. Pakistan’s spinners once again showed their brilliance. Mohammad Nawaz bowled brilliantly and took 5 wickets, which is the best bowling of his T20 career. Shaheen Shah Afridi took important wickets in the early overs, which spoiled the start of Australia’s batting line-up. Mitchell Marsh, Cameron Green and other experienced batsmen also looked helpless in front of Pakistan’s spinners. Australia’s team was folded in 16.5 overs.
Key Performances
- Mohammad Nawaz: 5/18 (Best Bowling)
- Saim Ayub: 56 runs
- Babar Azam: 50 runs
- Pakistan’s spin bowling turned the match around.
Series Review
This series proved to be historic for Pakistan. Pakistan completely dominated Australia with a 22-run victory in the first T20, 90-run victory in the second and 111-run victory in the third. Led by Salman Ali Agha, the team showed excellent performance in both the batting and bowling departments. Spinners Abrar Ahmed, Shadab Khan and Mohammad Nawaz destroyed the Australian batting.
This victory is a huge confidence booster for Pakistan ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026. This series is a lesson for Australia that better preparation against spin is needed in subcontinent conditions.
Long live Pakistan! The Green Shirts have once again proven that they are unbeatable at home.