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Pakistan beat Australia to seal cricket series in T20 World Cup warm-up

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by By News AgenciesJanuary 31, 2026 at 04:25 PM
Pakistan beat Australia to seal cricket series in T20 World Cup warm-up
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Pakistan defeated Australia by 90 runs in the second T20I in Lahore on January 31, 2026, securing a 2-0 series win. Pakistan's Salman Ali Agha scored 76 and Usman Khan added 53, leading to a total of 198-5, their highest against Australia. Pakistan's spinners then dominated, with Abrar Ahmed and Shadab Khan each taking three wickets, routing Australia for 108 in 15.4 overs. This victory marks Pakistan's largest T20I win over Australia and their first series win against them since 2018. The final match of the series will also be held in Lahore. The series serves as a warm-up for the T20 World Cup starting February 7 in India and Sri Lanka.

Key Entities & Roles

Key Player Opposition Context
India 30% Abu Dhabi 30% Mitchell Marsh ×240% Usman Tariq 40% Shadab Khan 50% Usman Khan 50% Abrar Ahmed ×260% T20 World Cup 60% Salman Ali Agha ×370% Lahore ×470% Australia ×780% Pakistan ×890%

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cricket 100% t20 90% pakistan 90% australia 80% t20 series 80% spin 70% world cup 60% salman ali agha 50% lahore 50% t20i 40%

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Pakistan

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