Pakistan vs Australia – 3rd ODI
The 3rd ODI of the Australia Tour of Pakistan 2026 will see Pakistan take on Australia on Thursday, June 4, at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore. The match is scheduled to begin at 4:30 PM local time (11:30 AM GMT / 4:30 AM PT / 7:30 AM ET).
Pakistan come into this contest with a strong batting lineup featuring Babar Azam, Sahibzada Farhan, Maaz Sadaqat, Salman Agha, Abdul Samad, and Ghazi Ghori. Babar Azam remains the key batter for the hosts with his consistency and ability to anchor the innings, while Farhan and Maaz Sadaqat can provide a positive start at the top of the order.
The Pakistani side also possesses quality all-round options in Salman Agha, Shadab Khan, and Arafat Minhas. Their ability to contribute with both bat and ball gives Pakistan valuable balance in the ODI format.
Pakistan have a formidable bowling attack led by Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Naseem Shah, Abrar Ahmed, and Shadab Khan. The pace trio of Shaheen, Haris, and Naseem can trouble any batting lineup, while Abrar and Shadab add variety through spin.
Australia enter the match with a balanced batting unit featuring Josh Inglis, Alex Carey, Matthew Short, Marnus Labuschagne, Cameron Green, and Matt Renshaw. Captain Josh Inglis will be expected to lead from the front, while Labuschagne and Green provide stability and experience in the middle order.
The visitors also have several useful all-rounders in Cameron Green, Liam Scott, Matthew Short, and Tanveer Sangha. These players provide flexibility and depth to the Australian lineup.
Australia’s bowling attack includes Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Riley Meredith, Billy Stanlake, and Matthew Kuhnemann. Their bowlers will look to contain Pakistan’s strong batting lineup and capitalize on any assistance available from the surface.
The Gaddafi Stadium pitch in Lahore is traditionally known for being batting-friendly with good bounce and a fast outfield. Batters generally enjoy playing their shots freely, while bowlers often need disciplined lines and lengths to be successful. A first-innings score of around 290-320 could be highly competitive at this venue.
Expert Prediction: Pakistan have 54% chance and Australia have 46% winning chance.
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