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Pakistan vs Australia T20 series: Match times, squads, head-to-head, news from
Pakistan vs Australia T20 series: Match times, squads, head-to-head, news
Match times
The three-match T20 series between Pakistan and Australia will begin on Tuesday, October 4, with the first match scheduled to start at 7:30pm local time in Karachi. The second match will be played on Thursday, October 6, at the same time and venue, while the third and final match will be held in Lahore on Sunday, October 9, starting at 7:30pm local time.
Squads
Pakistan have named a 16-man squad for the series, which includes several experienced players such as Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, and Shaheen Afridi. Australia, meanwhile, have rested several of their key players, including David Warner, Steve Smith, and Pat Cummins, but they will still be fielding a strong team led by Aaron Finch.
Head-to-head
Pakistan and Australia have met 24 times in T20Is, with Pakistan holding a narrow 13-11 advantage. The two teams last met in a T20I series in 2019, with Australia winning 2-0.
News
Pakistan will be looking to bounce back from their recent defeat to England in a T20I series, while Australia will be looking to continue their winning run after beating Sri Lanka 2-1 in a T20I series last month. The series is also a good opportunity for both teams to prepare for the upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup, which will be held in Australia in October and November.
Tickets for the series are now on sale, and fans are advised to book their tickets early to avoid disappointment.
