Pakistan Clinch T20 Series vs Australia 2026 After 8 Years: 90-Run Rout
The Gaddafi Stadium has officially become a fortress. Following a 7-year drought, Pakistan didn’t just win; they humiliated the visitors to ensure that Pakistan Clinch T20 Series vs Australia 2026 with a game to spare. A blistering 76 from captain Salman Ali Agha and a clinical bowling performance saw Australia bundled out for just 108—their third-largest defeat by runs in T20I history.
Pakistan vs Australia – 2nd T20I
Australia Tour of Pakistan 2026 • Lahore
Playing XI
Pakistan XI
Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Salman Ali Agha (C), Babar Azam, Usman Khan (WK), Mohammad Nawaz, Shadab Khan, Faheem Ashraf, Abrar Ahmed, Naseem Shah, Usman Tariq.
Australia XI
Matthew Short, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh (C), Cameron Green, Josh Inglis (WK), Matt Renshaw, Cooper Connolly, Xavier Bartlett, Sean Abbott, Matthew Kuhnemann, Adam Zampa.
Innings Breakdown: How Pakistan Clinch T20 Series vs Australia 2026
First Innings: The Agha-Usman Power Surge
Pakistan’s decision to bat first looked inspired as Salman Ali Agha (76 off 40) took the game away from Australia in the Powerplay. Alongside Usman Khan (53 off 36), who notched his maiden T20I fifty, Pakistan kept the scoreboard rattling at over 10 runs per over for the majority of the innings.
While the focus was on the boundaries, Pakistan’s middle-order rotation was the key. Between overs 10 and 15, despite losing Babar Azam to his “bunny-maker” Adam Zampa (dismissed for the 5th time), Usman and Shadab kept the strike rate above 140, ensuring the target touched nearly 200.
Second Innings: The 30-Ball Collapse
Australia’s chase was over before it began. Chasing 199, the visitors collapsed from 22/0 to 29/3 in the space of just 10 balls. The “spin-choke” was absolute, led by Abrar Ahmed (3/18) and a resurgent Shadab Khan (3/20).
The turning point was the dismissal of Travis Head, who was bamboozled by Saim Ayub’s flat trajectory. From that point on, the Australian middle order looked completely lost on a dry surface that gripped more than the previous match.
Top Performers
The Captain: Salman Ali Agha - Player of the Match
Agha is rewriting the manual for Pakistani captains. By promoting himself to No. 3 and striking at 190.0, he has silenced critics who called for a “conservative” approach. His 76 was a masterclass in using the feet against both pace and spin.
The Mystery Weapon: Usman Tariq
Though he only took one wicket, Usman Tariq’s action caused visible frustration for Cameron Green. His ability to hide the ball until the point of release is a detail the Australian analysts will be obsessing over before the World Cup.
Pak vs Aus 2nd T20 Match Highlights
What This Result Means
This series win for Pakistan is a massive statement of intent.
- Spin Superiority: Pakistan’s four-pronged spin attack (Ayub, Abrar, Shadab, Nawaz) is currently the most settled unit in world cricket.
- The Australian Concern: With Pat Cummins Ruled Out and the middle order failing to read spin, Australia enters the World Cup with more questions than answers.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Who is the Player of the Match from the 2nd T20I? Salman Ali Agha won the award for his captain’s knock of 76 off 40 balls.
- Where to Watch the Match? Match will be streamed live on Sports TV Youtube channel.
Check out related news:
