Pakistan will face Australia in the second ODI of their three-match series on June 2 at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. After winning the first match decisively, Pakistan aims to maintain their momentum and secure the series in front of home fans.
The team delivered a strong all-round performance in the first ODI, with Arafat Minhas excelling with the ball and Babar Azam alongside Ghazi Ghori contributing vital runs. Pakistan is determined to repeat this success and clinch the series with one game left.
On the other hand, Australia struggled to form meaningful partnerships in the first ODI and found scoring challenging. Despite their batting issues, their bowlers performed well, keeping the match competitive. The visitors are focused on bouncing back to level the series and setting up a deciding third ODI.
PAK vs AUS Match Details
| Match | Pakistan vs Australia, 2nd ODI, Australia tour of Pakistan 2026 |
| Date and Time (IST) | Tuesday, June 2; 5:00 PM |
| Venue | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore |
| Broadcast and Live-Streaming | Sports TV (YouTube channel) |
Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore: Pitch Report
The pitch at Gaddafi Stadium is expected to favor bowlers slightly, leading to a balanced contest between bat and ball. Batsmen who can settle in and play patiently will have a better chance of success. Fast bowlers may gain an advantage, especially with the new ball, while spinners could also play a crucial role as the match advances by exploiting any turn in the surface.
PAK vs AUS Head to Head Record in ODIs
| Matches Played | 112 |
| Won by PAK | 37 |
| Won by AUS | 71 |
| Tied / No Results | 1/3 |
| First-ever Fixture | June 7, 1975 (Australia Won) |
| Most Recent Fixture | May 30, 2026 (Pakistan Won) |
PAK vs AUS Predicted Playing XIs
Pakistan (PAK):
Sahibzada Farhan, Maaz Sadaqat, Babar Azam, Ghazi Ghori (wk), Salman Agha, Abdul Samad, Shadab Khan, Arafat Minhas, Shaheen Afridi (c), Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed
Australia (AUS):
Matthew Short, Alex Carey, Josh Inglis (c) (wk), Marnus Labuschagne, Cameron Green, Matt Renshaw, Oliver Peake, Nathan Ellis, Tanveer Sangha, Billy Stanlake, Matthew Kuhnemann
PAK vs AUS Probable Best Performers
Probable Best Batter: Matthew Short