Key points
- Katich, Ramiz Raja among star commentators
- Series begins January 29 in Lahore
- Matches serve as T20 World Cup prep
LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced a star-studded commentary panel for the upcoming three-match T20I series between Pakistan and Australia, which is set to begin on Thursday, January 29, at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.
Former Australia batter Simon Katich will feature prominently in the commentary box, alongside former Pakistan Test captains Aamir Sohail and Ramiz Raja. They will be joined by ex-Test batter Bazid Khan, while former Pakistan women’s captain Urooj Mumtaz completes the five-member panel.
Zainab Abbas will serve as presenter for the PCB’s popular PitchSide Studio, providing expert analysis and discussion during pre- and post-match coverage across all three fixtures.
Gaddafi Stadium
The second and third T20Is will also be played at the Gaddafi Stadium on January 31 and February 1. The toss for each match is scheduled for 5:30pm Pakistan Standard Time, with play beginning at 6:00pm.
The series is expected to serve as vital preparation for both teams ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, scheduled to take place in India and Sri Lanka from February 7 to March 8.
Pakistan have been drawn in Group A with India, the USA, the Netherlands and Namibia, while Australia will compete in Group B alongside Sri Lanka, Ireland, Zimbabwe and Oman.
This tour marks Australia’s third visit to Pakistan since 2022. Historically, the two sides have played 28 T20 Internationals, with Australia winning 14 matches and Pakistan claiming 12, while one ended in a tie and one produced no result.
