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Pakistan vs Australia Result – 1st T20I

Complete match hub with live updates, full scorecard, ball-by-ball commentary, analysis, highlights, and FAQs.

1st T20I • Australia tour of Pakistan

Pakistan cricket team logo
PAK
168/8 (20)
Australia cricket team logo
AUS
146/8 (20)
Pakistan won by 22 runs
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Player of the match: Saim Ayub

End of over 20 (9 runs)
Xavier Bartlett 34 (25)
Adam Zampa 5 (10)
AUS 146/8
Salman Mirza 3-0-27-0
19.6
1
Salman Mirza to Xavier Bartlett, 1 run
19.5
0
Salman Mirza to Xavier Bartlett, no run
19.4
1
Salman Mirza to Adam Zampa, 1 run
19.3
1
Salman Mirza to Xavier Bartlett, 1 run
19.2
0
Salman Mirza to Xavier Bartlett, no run
19.1
6
Salman Mirza to Xavier Bartlett, Six
End of over 19 (11 runs)
Xavier Bartlett 26 (20)
Adam Zampa 4 (9)
AUS 137/8
Shaheen Afridi 3-0-29-0
18.6
1
Shaheen Afridi to Xavier Bartlett, 1 run
18.5
6
Shaheen Afridi to Xavier Bartlett, Six
18.4
1
Shaheen Afridi to Adam Zampa, 1 run
18.3
1
Shaheen Afridi to Xavier Bartlett, 1 run
18.2
1
Shaheen Afridi to Adam Zampa, 1 run
18.1
1
Shaheen Afridi to Xavier Bartlett, 1 run
End of over 18 (6 runs)
Xavier Bartlett 17 (16)
Adam Zampa 2 (7)
AUS 126/8
Abrar Ahmed 4-2-10-0
17.6
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Abrar Ahmed to Xavier Bartlett, 1 run
17.5
0
Abrar Ahmed to Xavier Bartlett, no run
17.4
4
Abrar Ahmed to Xavier Bartlett, Four
17.3
0
Abrar Ahmed to Xavier Bartlett, no run
17.2
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Abrar Ahmed to Adam Zampa, 1 bye
17.1
0
Abrar Ahmed to Adam Zampa, no run
End of over 17 (8 runs)
Adam Zampa 2 (5)
Xavier Bartlett 12 (12)
AUS 120/8
Mohammad Nawaz 4-1-25-0
16.6
1
Mohammad Nawaz to Adam Zampa, 1 run
16.5
1
Mohammad Nawaz to Xavier Bartlett, 1 run
16.4
1
Mohammad Nawaz to Adam Zampa, 1 run
16.3
0
Mohammad Nawaz to Adam Zampa, no run
16.2
1
Mohammad Nawaz to Xavier Bartlett, 1 run
16.1
4
Mohammad Nawaz to Xavier Bartlett, Four

Match Summary

Pakistan and Australia met in 1st T20I of Australia tour of Pakistan, and the contest unfolded as a tactical battle rather than a straightforward run chase. Both teams traded momentum in phases, with each spell and partnership shaping the result. The batting effort was built on situational awareness, with players adapting to phase-wise scoring demands. Bowling remained the strategic heartbeat, with wicket-taking intent balanced against run containment. Ball-by-ball updates reflected a game of momentum waves, from attacking bursts to pressure-releasing singles and smart strike rotation. Key match-defining phases included: 19.1: Salman Mirza to Xavier Bartlett, Six | 18.5: Shaheen Afridi to Xavier Bartlett, Six | 17.4: Abrar Ahmed to Xavier Bartlett, Four. By the final phase, game management became as important as shot-making: strike rotation, matchup-based bowling changes, and field settings in boundary zones had a direct impact on the closing overs. What makes this result meaningful is not just the scoreline (Pakistan won by 22 runs), but how the match narrative evolved ball by ball. The winning side absorbed pressure, identified high-value overs, and executed cleaner under stress. For fans searching this fixture, this hub combines live score, full scorecard, player performances, turning-point analysis, and searchable commentary to present the complete story of how the result was built.

Key Moments

  • 19.1: Salman Mirza to Xavier Bartlett, Six
  • 18.5: Shaheen Afridi to Xavier Bartlett, Six
  • 17.4: Abrar Ahmed to Xavier Bartlett, Four
  • 16.1: Mohammad Nawaz to Xavier Bartlett, Four

Short Highlights Summary

Pakistan won by 22 runs. Top batter and Top bowler produced the standout performances, while the defining passage came when 19.1: Salman Mirza to Xavier Bartlett, Six. This highlights capsule captures the most search-relevant events from the fixture: wickets, boundary bursts, game-defining overs, and the final match outcome context. For quick readers, it works as a compressed match recap; for deep readers, it complements the scorecard and the full commentary timeline below.

Ball-by-ball Commentary

End of over 20 (9 runs)
Xavier Bartlett 34 (25)
Adam Zampa 5 (10)
AUS 146/8
Salman Mirza 3-0-27-0

19.6 1 Salman Mirza to Xavier Bartlett, 1 run

19.5 0 Salman Mirza to Xavier Bartlett, no run

19.4 1 Salman Mirza to Adam Zampa, 1 run

19.3 1 Salman Mirza to Xavier Bartlett, 1 run

19.2 0 Salman Mirza to Xavier Bartlett, no run

19.1 6 Salman Mirza to Xavier Bartlett, Six

End of over 19 (11 runs)
Xavier Bartlett 26 (20)
Adam Zampa 4 (9)
AUS 137/8
Shaheen Afridi 3-0-29-0

18.6 1 Shaheen Afridi to Xavier Bartlett, 1 run

18.5 6 Shaheen Afridi to Xavier Bartlett, Six

18.4 1 Shaheen Afridi to Adam Zampa, 1 run

18.3 1 Shaheen Afridi to Xavier Bartlett, 1 run

18.2 1 Shaheen Afridi to Adam Zampa, 1 run

18.1 1 Shaheen Afridi to Xavier Bartlett, 1 run

End of over 18 (6 runs)
Xavier Bartlett 17 (16)
Adam Zampa 2 (7)
AUS 126/8
Abrar Ahmed 4-2-10-0

17.6 1 Abrar Ahmed to Xavier Bartlett, 1 run

17.5 0 Abrar Ahmed to Xavier Bartlett, no run

17.4 4 Abrar Ahmed to Xavier Bartlett, Four

17.3 0 Abrar Ahmed to Xavier Bartlett, no run

17.2 1b Abrar Ahmed to Adam Zampa, 1 bye

17.1 0 Abrar Ahmed to Adam Zampa, no run

End of over 17 (8 runs)
Adam Zampa 2 (5)
Xavier Bartlett 12 (12)
AUS 120/8
Mohammad Nawaz 4-1-25-0

16.6 1 Mohammad Nawaz to Adam Zampa, 1 run

16.5 1 Mohammad Nawaz to Xavier Bartlett, 1 run

16.4 1 Mohammad Nawaz to Adam Zampa, 1 run

16.3 0 Mohammad Nawaz to Adam Zampa, no run

16.2 1 Mohammad Nawaz to Xavier Bartlett, 1 run

16.1 4 Mohammad Nawaz to Xavier Bartlett, Four

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the Pakistan vs Australia 1st T20I match?
Pakistan won by 22 runs.

What is the Pakistan vs Australia 1st T20I?
Pakistan vs Australia is the 1st T20I of the 2026 season. Follow live score, full scorecard and ball-by-ball commentary on CricRed.

Where can I watch Pakistan vs Australia live score?
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