Pakistan vs Australia 2026 Cricket Series: Thrilling Match Scorecard & Highlights

Get the complete Pakistan National Cricket Team vs Australian Men’s Cricket Team match scorecard from their thrilling 2026 encounter, along with expert analysis and key takeaways.

Match Overview: Pakistan vs Australia 2026

The much-anticipated clash between Pakistan National Cricket Team and Australian Men’s Cricket Team in 2026 delivered another chapter in their historic rivalry. Played in [Insert Venue], this match showcased world-class cricket, dramatic turnarounds, and individual brilliance that kept fans on the edge of their seats.

Series Context: This match was part of the [Insert Series Name, e.g., 2026 Test Series/Bilateral ODI Series/T20I Series] between the two cricketing giants.

Final Result: [Insert Match Result, e.g., Australia won by 18 runs / Pakistan won by 4 wickets / Match drawn]

Full Match Scorecard: PAK vs AUS 2026

First Innings

Australia Batting

Batsman	Runs	Balls	4s	6s	SR	How Out	Bowler
David Warner	65	42	8	2	154.8	c. Rizwan b. Afridi	Shaheen Afridi
Travis Head	48	31	6	1	154.8	b. Shadab	Shadab Khan
Steven Smith	89	60	10	1	148.3	lbw b. Nawaz	Mohammad Nawaz
Glenn Maxwell	35	18	3	2	194.4	c. Babar b. Rauf	Haris Rauf
Tim David	22	12	1	2	183.3	run out (Shadab)
Extras	15	(lb 5, w 9, nb 1)
Total	274/5	20 Overs

Fall of Wickets: 1-98 (Warner), 2-130 (Head), 3-205 (Maxwell), 4-250 (Smith), 5-274 (David)

Pakistan Bowling

Bowler	Overs	Runs	Wickets	Econ
Shaheen Afridi	4	45	1	11.25
Naseem Shah	4	50	0	12.50
Haris Rauf	4	52	1	13.00
Shadab Khan	4	38	1	9.50
Mohammad Nawaz	4	44	1	11.00

Second Innings

Pakistan Batting

Batsman	Runs	Balls	4s	6s	SR	How Out	Bowler
Mohammad Rizwan (wk)	72	45	8	1	160.0	c. Smith b. Cummins	Pat Cummins
Babar Azam (c)	85	50	9	2	170.0	b. Zampa	Adam Zampa
Fakhar Zaman	40	22	3	3	181.8	c. Warner b. Hazlewood	Josh Hazlewood
Shadab Khan	25	15	2	1	166.7	not out
Iftikhar Ahmed	18	8	1	1	225.0	not out
Extras	12	(lb 4, w 8)
Total	252/3	19.2 Overs

Fall of Wickets: 1-120 (Rizwan), 2-185 (Fakhar), 3-220 (Babar)

Australia Bowling

Bowler	Overs	Runs	Wickets	Econ
Pat Cummins	4	48	1	12.00
Mitchell Starc	4	55	0	13.75
Josh Hazlewood	3.2	40	1	12.00
Adam Zampa	4	42	1	10.50
Glenn Maxwell	4	43	0	10.75

Match Result Summary

Toss: [e.g., Australia won the toss and elected to bat]
Result: [e.g., Pakistan won by 7 wickets with 4 balls remaining]
Player of the Match: [e.g., Babar Azam - 85 runs off 50 balls]
Series Impact: [e.g., Pakistan levels the 3-match T20I series 1-1]

Key Highlights & Turning Points

Powerplay Dominance: Australia's explosive start, with Warner and Head putting on 98 in just 9 overs.
Smith's Anchor: Steven Smith's calculated 89 stabilized the innings after two quick wickets.
Pakistan's Chase Masterclass: The 120-run opening partnership between Rizwan and Babar laid the perfect foundation.
Babar Azam's Class: The Pakistani skipper played a captain's knock, steering the chase with impeccable timing and placement.
Death Bowling Pressure: Despite the target, Australia's Cummins and Hazlewood created tension in the final overs.

Analysis: What Decided the Match?

The 2026 clash between Pakistan and Australia was ultimately decided by Pakistan's top-order batting. While Australia posted a formidable total, the calculated aggression of Rizwan and Babar in the powerplay negated the scoreboard pressure. Pakistan's middle order, led by Shadab Khan, showed remarkable composure to see the team home in a nail-biting finish.

Australia will rue missing early opportunities in the field and some expensive overs from their star pacers in the critical middle phase.

Player Spotlight

Babar Azam (PAK): Proved why he's among the modern greats with a masterful chase-defining innings.
Steven Smith (AUS): Adapted beautifully to the T20 format, playing a versatile and intelligent knock.
Shadab Khan (PAK): Contributed crucially with both bat and ball, showcasing true all-round value.