PCB Announces Schedule for Pakistan vs Australia T20 Home Series Ahead of World Cup
**Islamabad (Qudrat Daily):**
The **Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB)** has announced the schedule for the upcoming **home T20 series against Australia** ahead of the **ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026**.
PCB announces dates for three-match Australia T20I series
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The series will consist of **three T20 matches**, all to be played at **Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore**. The matches are scheduled for:
* **1st T20:** 29 January 2026
* **2nd T20:** 31 January 2026
* **3rd T20:** 1 February 2026
The **Australian T20 squad** is set to arrive in Lahore on **Wednesday, 28 January**.
The PCB stated that the series will be **crucial preparation for both teams** ahead of the T20 World Cup, which begins on **7 February 2026 in India**. Pakistan will play **all its World Cup matches in Sri Lanka**.
This series is seen as a key opportunity for both teams to **fine-tune their strategies and player combinations** before the global tournament.
