Pakistan move to Lahore 1-0 up after a five-wicket win in Rawalpindi, where debutant Arafat Minhas took 5 for 32. They can now seal the series with a game to spare.
Australia, missing their frontline pace trio and led by stand-in skipper Josh Inglis, must solve spin in alien conditions. Gaddafi is a famous batting ground, but spin has ruled this series.
PAK vs AUS Match Details
The second ODI is effectively a series decider. A loss hands Pakistan the trophy and leaves Australia playing for pride in the third match.
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Pakistan vs Australia, 2nd ODI (Day/Night) |
| Tournament | Australia tour of Pakistan 2026 |
| Date | Tuesday, 2 June 2026 |
| Venue | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore |
| Time | 4:30 PM local (PKT), 11:30 AM GMT, 9:30 PM AEST |
| Live Streaming | Kayo Sports (Australia); official regional streams elsewhere |
| TV Broadcast | Foxtel and Kayo (Australia); local broadcaster in Pakistan |
(Source: ESPNcricinfo)
PAK vs AUS Betting Odds
Pakistan enter as favourites after their 1-0 lead and home advantage. Australia’s spin struggles weigh against them, though a flatter Lahore pitch could shorten the gap. The figures below are indicative estimates, not verified live prices.
| Betting Site | Pakistan | Australia |
|---|---|---|
| Bet365 | 1.72 | 2.10 |
| Stake | 1.75 | 2.05 |
| 1xBet | 1.70 | 2.15 |
| Parimatch | 1.74 | 2.08 |
Pakistan are the market favourite. Australia are the value underdog if Lahore plays truer than Rawalpindi. Differences between books are marginal.
PAK vs AUS Head-to-Head Record
Australia lead the all-time rivalry, but the recent trend favours Pakistan, who have won four of the last six completed ODIs between the sides.
That run includes a 2-1 series win in Australia in late 2024 and the Rawalpindi result. Australia have not won an ODI series in Pakistan since 1998.
| Teams | Matches | Pakistan Wins | Australia Wins | No Result/Tied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PAK vs AUS (ODI, all-time) | 111 | 37 | 70 | 4 (3 NR, 1 tie) |
(Source: ESPNcricinfo)
PAK vs AUS Pitch Report
Gaddafi is one of the truest batting surfaces in world cricket, with even bounce and a fast outfield. The 2025 Champions Trophy games here averaged close to 300.
The longer view is balanced, with batting first and chasing roughly even. Pace finds early movement under lights, then spinners take over as the pitch wears.
The big question is whether Pakistan prepare another dry, spin-friendly deck to seal the series. Evening dew is a genuine factor in Lahore and favours the chasing side.
| Venue Stats | Record |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 72 (ODIs, as of early 2026) |
| Average 1st Innings Score | Approx. 256 (Champions Trophy 2025 closer to 300) |
| Highest Team Total | 375/3 (Pakistan v Zimbabwe, 2015) |
| Lowest Team Total Defended | Not reliably available (lowest total: 75, PAK v SL, 2009) |
| Bat First Win % | Approx. 50% (36 of 72) |
| Chase Win % | Approx. 46% (33 of 72) |
Highest successful chase here: 356/5 by Australia v England, 2025 Champions Trophy (Josh Inglis 120 not out).
(Source: ESPNcricinfo)
PAK vs AUS Weather Report
Lahore will be hot, with the daytime temperature near 38 degrees Celsius. Rain probability is low, around 15 percent, so a full game is expected.
The main influences are heat and dew. The afternoon start means temperatures ease into the evening, but humidity should bring dew under lights, which favours the chasing side.
(Source: Official Weather Service)
PAK vs AUS Key Players to Watch
This match likely hinges on Pakistan’s spinners against an Australian order still adjusting to subcontinent turn, and on whether Australia’s senior batters can build a platform. Career splits are kept brief, with full figures available on ESPNcricinfo.
| Player | Why They Are Key |
|---|---|
| Arafat Minhas (Pakistan) | Took 5/32 on debut, the first Pakistan bowler with a five-for on ODI debut. Most dangerous bowler if Lahore turns. |
| Babar Azam (Pakistan) | Anchored the chase with 69 in a 127-run stand. Backbone of the order on his home ground. |
| Shaheen Shah Afridi (Pakistan) | Captain and new-ball leader. His early strikes set the tone against Australia’s makeshift top order. |
| Josh Inglis (Australia) | Made 120 not out here in the 2025 Champions Trophy. Proven match-winner on this surface. |
| Marnus Labuschagne (Australia) | Senior top-order anchor with recent PSL exposure to these conditions. Needed to bat deep against spin. |
(Source: ESPNcricinfo)
PAK vs AUS Recent Form
Pakistan have momentum after the opener, though their wider 50-over form is mixed following a 2-1 series loss in Bangladesh in March 2026.
Australia beat India 2-1 at home in October 2025 but are in transition, and the Rawalpindi defeat exposed their batting against quality spin.
| Team | Last 5 ODIs (most recent first) |
|---|---|
| Pakistan | W (v AUS), then a 2-1 series loss in Bangladesh (March 2026) |
| Australia | L (v PAK), preceded by a 2-1 home series win over India (Oct 2025) |
The exact match-by-match sequence should be confirmed against official records.
PAK vs AUS Predicted Playing XI
Zampa missed the opener with neck spasms; if fit, he likely returns. Meredith may replace Stanlake, with a possible top-order tweak. Pakistan are unlikely to change a winning side.
Pakistan: Sahibzada Farhan, Maaz Sadaqat, Babar Azam, Ghazi Ghori (wk), Salman Ali Agha, Abdul Samad, Shadab Khan, Arafat Minhas, Shaheen Shah Afridi (c), Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed.
Australia: Matt Short, Alex Carey, Josh Inglis (c & wk), Marnus Labuschagne, Cameron Green, Matt Renshaw, Oliver Peake, Nathan Ellis, Matthew Kuhnemann, Adam Zampa, Riley Meredith.
(Source: ESPNcricinfo)
PAK vs AUS Prediction
Pakistan are favourites. They lead the series, play at home, and have a spin attack that has already exposed Australia’s weakness.
If the pitch is dry, Minhas, Abrar and Shadab become very hard to handle. The Babar and Ghazi Ghori platform looked settled in Rawalpindi.
The counter is the venue. Australia have chased big totals here, and Inglis made 120 not out at this ground last year. If it plays true and dew arrives, this is much closer.
On balance, conditions and momentum favour the hosts, but Australia stay live if they bat first and post a big score.
| Category | Selection |
|---|---|
| Match Winner Prediction | Pakistan |
| Winning Chance (%) | Approx. 58% |
| Better Batting Unit | Pakistan (in these conditions) |
| Better Bowling Unit | Pakistan |
| X-Factor Player | Arafat Minhas |
| Player to Watch | Josh Inglis |
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PAK vs AUS Final Verdict
The defining battle is Pakistan’s spin against Australia’s adaptability. Unless the visitors play turn better than they did in Rawalpindi, the same story is likely to repeat.
It is worth watching for the contrast in stakes. Pakistan chase a series win, while Australia blood young players for 2027. If Inglis fires, the venue could still produce a thriller. If not, Pakistan should close it out.
