Pakistan vs Australia 1st T20 Highlights: Pakistan beat Australia by 22 runs
THE TIMES OF INDIA | Jan 29, 2026, 22:58:13 IST
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Pakistan vs Australia 1st T20 Highlights: Pakistan beat Australia by 22 runs

Pakistan vs Australia 1st T20 Live Cricket Score: All-rounder Saim Ayub starred in Pakistan's spin-assisted 22-run win over Australia in the first Twenty20 international in Lahore on Thursday.
Ayub top-scored in Pakistan's 168-8 with a 22-ball 40 that included two sixes and three fours, while Salman Agha added four sixes and a four in his 27-ball 39.

The tourists managed 146-8 in their 20 overs with spinners taking six wickets for Pakistan.

With the ball, Ayub dismissed Australian openers Matthew Short (five) and Travis Head, who hit two sixes and two fours in his 13-ball 23.

Cameroon Green resisted with a 31-ball 36 but Australia succumbed to spin with Abrar Ahmed taking 2-10 while Mohammad Nawaz and Shadab Khan took a wicket apiece.

Both teams were tuning up for the Twenty20 World Cup starting in India and Sri Lanka from February 7.
19:25 (IST) Jan 29

Australia are in serious trouble. Xavier Bartlett comes in at number 9.

19:24 (IST) Jan 29
W
Overs13.5
Score105 - 7

Shadab Khan to Jack Edwards, OUT! SHARP CATCH SENDS EDWARDS PACKING! Tossed up full, googly, on off. Edwards heaves it aerially toward the long on region. Babar Azam comes running in from the ropes and dives forward to take a brilliant grab. Australia slide into more trouble. Seven down now.

19:24 (IST) Jan 29
1
Overs13.4
Score105 - 6

Shadab Khan to Josh Philippe, Tossed up full, on the middle and leg. Philippe works it through mid-wicket for a single.

19:24 (IST) Jan 29
2
Overs13.3
Score104 - 6

Shadab Khan to Josh Philippe, Flatter googly, on the middle and leg. Nudged through the gap at mid-wicket for two more.

19:23 (IST) Jan 29
3
Overs13.2
Score102 - 6

Shadab Khan to Jack Edwards, Looped up on the middle and leg. Edwards flicks it toward the deep square leg region and a misfield by Shaheen Afridi allows the triple.

19:23 (IST) Jan 29
0
Overs13.1
Score99 - 6

Shadab Khan to Jack Edwards, Flighted full, on off. Edwards pushes it back to the bowler.

19:22 (IST) Jan 29
Score after 13 overs 99 - 6
Runs Scored: 0
10(W)1101
  • Jack Edwards 2 (3)
  • Josh Philippe 8 (6)
Mohammad Nawaz2-0-11-1
1
Overs12.6
Score99 - 6

Mohammad Nawaz to Jack Edwards, Tossed up full, on off. Edwards flicks it through the gap at mid-wicket for a single. Australia are 99/6 after 13 overs. They need another 70 off 42 balls.

19:21 (IST) Jan 29
0
Overs12.5
Score98 - 6

Mohammad Nawaz to Jack Edwards, Slower through the air, and straighter delivery, just outside off. Edwards was playing for the spin, swings, and misses.

19:20 (IST) Jan 29
1
Overs12.4
Score98 - 6

Mohammad Nawaz to Josh Philippe, Flatter arm ball, on the middle and leg. Philippe nudges it through the gap at square leg for a single.

19:20 (IST) Jan 29
1
Overs12.3
Score97 - 6

Mohammad Nawaz to Jack Edwards, Tossed up on a length, on off. Edwards knocks it down to long off for one.

19:19 (IST) Jan 29

The debutant, Jack Edwards comes to the crease at number 8.

19:18 (IST) Jan 29
W
Overs12.2
Score96 - 6

Mohammad Nawaz to Cameron Green, OUT! MOHAMMAD NAWAZ GETS THE SET BATTER! Tossed up full, on off. Green makes space and tries to launch it over the long off fence, but he fails to get the height or the distance. Babar Azam, near the ropes, times his jump to perfection, and hangs onto a sharp chance. Australia slide further.

19:17 (IST) Jan 29
1
Overs12.1
Score96 - 5

Mohammad Nawaz to Josh Philippe, Flatter arm ball, on the leg. Philippe nudges it through the square leg region for a single.

19:16 (IST) Jan 29
Score after 12 overs 95 - 5
Runs Scored: 0
110042
  • Cameron Green 36 (30)
  • Josh Philippe 6 (4)
Shaheen Afridi2-0-18-0
2
Overs11.6
Score95 - 5

Shaheen Afridi to Cameron Green, Fuller than a length, angling into the middle and leg. Green flicks it through the gap at mid-wicket and takes two.

19:15 (IST) Jan 29
4
Overs11.5
Score93 - 5

Shaheen Afridi to Cameron Green, FOUR! Put away! Slower, back of a length, angling down the leg. Green picks it this time and helps it to fine leg for a much needed boundary.

19:15 (IST) Jan 29
0
Overs11.4
Score89 - 5

Shaheen Afridi to Cameron Green, Slower ball, short of a good length, angling in, and goes over the top of the stumps. Green is early into the pull, but gets deceived by the lack of pace.

19:14 (IST) Jan 29
0
Overs11.3
Score89 - 5

Shaheen Afridi to Cameron Green, Full pitcher on off. Green crouches low and lifts it on the bounce to the man at short extra cover.

19:14 (IST) Jan 29
1
Overs11.2
Score89 - 5

Shaheen Afridi to Josh Philippe, Short of a good length, on the middle and leg. Philippe knocks it toward wide of mid on for a single.

19:13 (IST) Jan 29
1
Overs11.1
Score88 - 5

Shaheen Afridi to Cameron Green, Pace off, back of a length, angled into off. Green hacks the pull toward deep mid-wicket for a single.

19:12 (IST) Jan 29
Score after 11 overs 87 - 5
Runs Scored: 0
0(W)12112
  • Josh Philippe 5 (3)
  • Cameron Green 29 (25)
Mohammad Nawaz1-0-7-0
2
Overs10.6
Score87 - 5

Mohammad Nawaz to Josh Philippe, On a length, on the middle and leg. Clipped toward the gap at deep mid-wicket and they scamper for the double.

19:12 (IST) Jan 29
1
Overs10.5
Score85 - 5

Mohammad Nawaz to Cameron Green, On a length, around off. Green goes back and punches it down to long off for a single.

19:11 (IST) Jan 29
1
Overs10.4
Score84 - 5

Mohammad Nawaz to Josh Philippe, Flatter arm ball, on the leg pole. Philippe tucks it through mid-wicket for a single.

19:11 (IST) Jan 29
2
Overs10.3
Score83 - 5

Mohammad Nawaz to Josh Philippe, Tossed up full, just outside off. Philippe opens the bat's face and slices the drive through the gap at backward point for a brace.

19:10 (IST) Jan 29
1
Overs10.2
Score81 - 5

Mohammad Nawaz to Cameron Green, Flatter arm ball, on the middle and leg. Green knocks it down to long on for one.

19:09 (IST) Jan 29

Half the side is gone now. Josh Philippe comes to the crease next.

19:06 (IST) Jan 29
W
Overs10.1
Score80 - 5

Mohammad Nawaz to Cameron Green, OUT! RUN-OUT! UNLUCKY WAY TO GO FOR OWEN! Flatter arm ball, just outside off. Green goes back and flat-bats it to Nawaz, who gets a hand on the way, before it ricochets onto the stumps at the bowler's end. Owen is out of the crease, and Pakistan have appealed for the run-out check. The TV umpire has been referred to check the replay. The replay confirms that the ball has made contact with the finger, and it is given OUT on the big screen. Owen departs for 8. Australia are five down.

19:03 (IST) Jan 29

DRINKS BREAK! Pakistani spinners have done an excellent job of ascending the required run rate to 9. Cameron Green has anchored from one side but has lost a couple of partners. Green will hope for Owen to hang in there, as Australia will bank on this partnership to do the job. Also, Mohammad Nawaz is into the attack.

19:02 (IST) Jan 29
Score after 10 overs 80 - 4
Runs Scored: 0
010101
  • Cameron Green 27 (22)
  • Mitchell Owen 8 (8)
Abrar Ahmed2-0-4-1
1
Overs9.6
Score80 - 4

Abrar Ahmed to Cameron Green, Angles it full and on middle and leg, nudged to long on for a single to end the over.

19:02 (IST) Jan 29
0
Overs9.5
Score79 - 4

Abrar Ahmed to Cameron Green, Bowls it touch outside off, it lands and spins back in sharply. Green rocks back and clears his front leg, pushed to point. Abrar Ahmed appeals as he thinks it is off the pads. 

19:01 (IST) Jan 29
1
Overs9.4
Score79 - 4

Abrar Ahmed to Mitchell Owen, Flights it full and around off, Owen presses forward and plays it to long off for one.

19:01 (IST) Jan 29
0
Overs9.3
Score78 - 4

Abrar Ahmed to Mitchell Owen, Keeps it outside off, touch short and skidding off the surface, Owen chops it to cover.

19:01 (IST) Jan 29
1
Overs9.2
Score78 - 4

Abrar Ahmed to Cameron Green, Bowls it full and wide of off, Green leans across and crunches it to long off for one.

19:00 (IST) Jan 29
0
Overs9.1
Score77 - 4

Abrar Ahmed to Cameron Green, Flatter delivery, outside off, Green goes back and punches it straight to point.

18:59 (IST) Jan 29
Score after 9 overs 77 - 4
Runs Scored: 0
410111
  • Cameron Green 25 (18)
  • Mitchell Owen 7 (6)
Shadab Khan2-0-19-0
1
Overs8.6
Score77 - 4

Shadab Khan to Cameron Green, Overpitched, in the blockhole, on middle, this is hit to long off for one more.

18:59 (IST) Jan 29
1
Overs8.5
Score76 - 4

Shadab Khan to Mitchell Owen, Tossed up, fuller ball, around off, driven to long off for a single.

18:59 (IST) Jan 29
1
Overs8.4
Score75 - 4

Shadab Khan to Cameron Green, Around off and turning back in, slightly flat. Green slaps it to deep cover for a single.

18:58 (IST) Jan 29
0
Overs8.3
Score74 - 4

Shadab Khan to Cameron Green, On a good length, outside off, spinning away. Green goes back and cuts it to point.

18:58 (IST) Jan 29
1
Overs8.2
Score74 - 4

Shadab Khan to Mitchell Owen, Slightly short, on middle, pulled to deep square leg for a single.

18:57 (IST) Jan 29
4
Overs8.1
Score73 - 4

Shadab Khan to Mitchell Owen, FOUR! FINE SHOT! Khan bowls it very full and on leg, Owen picks the length, gets on one knee and sweeps it down leg, very fine and past the fine leg fielder. 

18:56 (IST) Jan 29
Score after 8 overs 69 - 4
Runs Scored: 0
0(W)00(W)001
  • Mitchell Owen 1 (3)
  • Cameron Green 23 (15)
Abrar Ahmed1-0-1-1
1
Overs7.6
Score69 - 4

Abrar Ahmed to Mitchell Owen, This one turns back in, on a length and outside off, Owen cuts it through point for a single. He is off the mark. 

18:56 (IST) Jan 29
0
Overs7.5
Score68 - 4

Abrar Ahmed to Mitchell Owen, Ahmed pushes it wide outside off, too wide. Owen hits it to point.

18:56 (IST) Jan 29
0
Overs7.4
Score68 - 4

Abrar Ahmed to Mitchell Owen, Floats it full and outside off, Owen leans and defends it to cover.

18:55 (IST) Jan 29

Mitchell Owen replaces Cooper Connolly.

18:54 (IST) Jan 29
W
Overs7.3
Score68 - 4

Abrar Ahmed to Cooper Connolly, OUT! BOWLED 'EM! Another one bites the dust! Ahmed bowls a flatter delivery, outside off from around the wicket and turns in sharply. Cooper Connolly rocks back and cuts but gets beaten by the turn. Connolly fails and it crashes into the off pole. Huge turn on that one. Pakistan all over Australia with the double-wicket.

18:54 (IST) Jan 29
0
Overs7.2
Score68 - 3

Abrar Ahmed to Cooper Connolly, Tossed up, fuller and on middle, Cooper Connolly half presses to defend it out.

18:53 (IST) Jan 29

Cooper Connolly is the next batter in.

18:52 (IST) Jan 29
W
Overs7.1
Score68 - 3

Abrar Ahmed to Matt Renshaw, OUT! RUN OUT! Miscommunication and Renshaw has to go. Tossed up on the pads, Renshaw tucks it to Salman Agha at mid-wicket and runs across. Green is ball-watching and wasn't aware of the run. Sends back Renshaw from halfway down. Till then, Agha throws it to the keeper, who clips the bails off in a flash.

18:52 (IST) Jan 29

Will Saim Ayub bowl out? No, Abrar Ahmed replaces him.

18:51 (IST) Jan 29
Score after 7 overs 68 - 2
Runs Scored: 0
11(1WD)11160
  • Cameron Green 23 (15)
  • Matt Renshaw 15 (10)
Shadab Khan1-0-11-0
0
Overs6.6
Score68 - 2

Shadab Khan to Cameron Green, Turning back in, length ball, around off, Green knocks it to cover.

18:50 (IST) Jan 29
6
Overs6.5
Score68 - 2

Shadab Khan to Cameron Green, SIX! Green hits one now! Fractionally short, outside off, spinning away. Green clears his front leg and whacks it over long on, flat for a six. Pure power.

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Travis Head captained Australia in the first T20I against Pakistan, with regular skipper Mitchell Marsh rested after arriving in the country less than 48 hours before the match. This will be Head’s second outing as Australia’s T20I captain, having previously led the side in England in 2024.

Australia’s selectors have chosen not to treat the Pakistan series as a full-scale World Cup rehearsal, largely due to scheduling challenges following the Big Bash League. Several senior players, including Marsh and Josh Inglis, were involved until the final day of the BBL and only departed Perth earlier this week.

Australia are also without Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, Tim David, Glenn Maxwell and Nathan Ellis, all of whom are set to join the World Cup squad in Sri Lanka.

As a result, Head’s leadership and the performances of players like Cameron Green will be closely watched.