Pakistan opted to bat first after winning the toss against Australia in the first T20I of the three-match series being played at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium on Thursday.
The Australian team will be led by Travis Head, with three players set to make their debut: Mahli Beardman, Jack Edwards, and Matthew Renshaw.
Australia’s squad under Travis Head includes Matthew Short, Cameron Green, Matthew Renshaw, Cooper Connolly, Mitchell Owen, Josh Philippe, Jack Edwards, Xavier Bartlett, Adam Zampa, and Mahli Beardman.
Pakistan’s playing XI features Saeem Ayub, Sahibzada Farhan, Salman Ali Agha, Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Usman Khan, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Shaheen Afridi, Salman Mirza, and Abrar Ahmed.
This series serves as an important preparation for both teams ahead of the T20 World Cup, allowing players to fine-tune their strategies, adjust to match conditions, and build team combinations before the global tournament.
