Islamabad: The wait is finally over! Pakistan Cricket Board has announced the squads for the much-anticipated 3-match ODI series against Australia. Shaheen Shah Afridi will lead the green shirts, while Mitchell Marsh will captain the visitors.
This series marks Australia’s return to Pakistan for white-ball cricket and promises high-quality action between two strong sides.
Full Fixtures – PAK vs AUS ODI Series 2026
| Match | Date | Venue | Time (PKT) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st ODI | Saturday, 30 May 2026 | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium | 4:30 PM |
| 2nd ODI | Tuesday, 2 June 2026 | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | 4:30 PM |
| 3rd ODI | Thursday, 4 June 2026 | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | 4:30 PM |
All three matches will be day-night encounters. The first game in Rawalpindi will set the tone, while Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium is expected to witness high-scoring thrillers.
Pakistan Squad for ODI Series 2026
- Shaheen Shah Afridi (Captain) – Left-arm Fast Bowler
- Babar Azam – Right-Handed Batsman
- Sahibzada Farhan – Right-Handed Batsman
- Salman Ali Agha – Right-Handed Batsman, Right-arm Off Spin Bowler
- Shadab Khan – Right-Handed Batsman, Right-arm Leg Spin Bowler
- Abdul Samad – Right-Handed Batsman
- Abrar Ahmed – Right-arm Leg Spin Bowler
- Rohail Nazir (WK) – Right-Handed Batsman
- Naseem Shah – Right-arm Fast Bowler
- Haris Rauf – Right-arm Fast Bowler
- Mehran Siddiqui – Left-Handed Batsman, Left-arm Off Spin Bowler
- Ahmed Daniyal – Right-arm Medium Fast Bowler
- Muhammad Ghazi Ghori (WK) – Right-Handed Batsman
- Sufiyan Muqeem – Left-arm Leg Spin Bowler
- Arafat Minhas – Left-Handed Batsman, Left-arm Off Spin Bowler
- Shan Masood? (Listed as Shamy Hussain in some, but core squad confirmed)
Pakistan have a strong mix of experience and youth. Babar Azam’s return to form will be crucial, while Shaheen Afridi will lead the pace attack.
Australia Squad for ODI Series 2026
- Mitchell Marsh (Captain) – Right-Handed Batsman, Right-arm Medium Bowler
- Billy Stanlake – Right-arm Fast Bowler
- Adam Zampa – Right-arm Leg Spin Bowler
- Alex Carey (WK) – Left-Handed Batsman
- Matt Short – Right-Handed Batsman, Right-arm Off Spin Bowler
- Matthew Kuhnemann – Left-arm Off Spin Bowler
- Matt Renshaw – Left-Handed Batsman
- Marcus Labuschagne – Right-Handed Batsman
- Josh Inglis (WK) – Right-Handed Batsman
- Cameron Green – Right-Handed Batsman, Right-arm Fast Medium Bowler
- Riley Meredith – Right-arm Fast Bowler
- Nathan Ellis – Right-arm Fast Medium Bowler
- Tanveer Sangha – Right-arm Leg Spin Bowler
- Liam Scott – Right-arm Fast Medium Bowler
- Oliver Peake – Left-Handed Batsman
Australia have named a well-balanced squad with plenty of firepower in both batting and bowling departments.
Series Preview & Our KPK Prediction
This series is going to be a treat for cricket lovers. Pakistan will have the advantage of home conditions and passionate crowds, especially in Lahore. However, Australia are known for performing well in tough conditions.
Key Battles to Watch:
- Babar Azam vs Adam Zampa
- Shaheen Afridi vs Travis Head / Mitchell Marsh
- Shadab Khan vs Australian middle order
Our Prediction: Pakistan are slight favourites to win the series 2-1, but Australia can easily surprise if their top-order clicks.
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