LAHORE – Lahore is set to erupt as Pakistan host Australia in a thrilling three-match T20I series, starting today at Gaddafi Stadium. With the T20 World Cup 2026 just around the corner, this series promises high-octane action and a sneak peek at both teams’ World Cup plans. Pakistan recalled captain Babar Azam and pace spearhead Shaheen Shah Afridi after they missed the Sri Lanka series. The Men in Green have named the same squad earmarked for the T20 World Cup 2026, with Mohammad Wasim Jr. added as reinforcement. Pakistan is drawn in Group A with India, USA, Netherlands, and Namibia, while Australia faces Sri Lanka, Ireland, Zimbabwe, and Oman in Group B.