Pakistan vs Australia Today's Match Prediction, 2nd ODI - Who will win today’s match?
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Published - 01 Jun 2026, 08:07 PM• Read time - 12 mins
Pakistan will aim for their second successive series victory over Australia as the two teams lock horns in the second ODI on Tuesday, June 2, at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore. The Men in Green registered a comprehensive five-wicket victory in the series opener as Arafat Minhas picked up a five-wicket haul on his debut.
He later also struck an unbeaten 18* (17) to help his team get over the line in the 201-run chase. The hosts will hope to emulate their performance in the second fixture and seal the series with another clinical win. On the other hand, Australia will have to quickly regroup after facing a batting collapse in the first ODI.
There might be some relief for the Aussies as the Lahore pitch is likely to aid good strokeplay, with the venue having witnessed several high-scoring fixtures in recent times. However, it will all come down to their execution on the day with the series on the line.
PAK vs AUS Match Info
| Date | Fixture | Match No | Venue | Start time (Local time) |
| Tuesday, June 2 | Pakistan vs Australia | 2nd ODI | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | 4:30 PM |
Venue Statistics (ODIs)
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Matches Played | 73 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 37 |
| Matches Won Bowling First | 33 |
| Tied | 1 |
| No Result | 2 |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 259 |
| Average 2nd Innings Score | 224 |
| Highest Total Recorded | 375/3 (50) vs Pakistan vs Zimbabwe, 2015 |
| Lowest Total Recorded | 75/10 (22.5) by Pakistan vs Sri Lanka, 2009 |
| Highest Score Chased | 352 [356/5 in 47.3 overs] by Australia vs England, 2025 |
| Lowest Score Defended | 207 by Australia vs South Africa, 1994 |
Gaddafi Stadium Pitch Report and Playing Conditions:
| Aspect | Batters | Pacers | Spinners |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Assistance | Good | Good | Good |
| Bounce | Good | Good | Decent |
| Movement | Good | Minimal after powerplay | Good |
| Best Phase | Almost Throughout | With new ball | Middle Overs |
PAK vs AUS Head-to-Head record (ODIs)
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 112 |
| Pakistan | 37 |
| Australia | 71 |
| Tied | 01 |
| No Result | 03 |
PAK vs AUS Playing XI Prediction
Pakistan
Sahibzada Farhan, Maaz Sadaqat, Babar Azam, Ghazi Ghouri (wk), Arafat Minhas, Salman Agha, Abdul Samad, Shadab Khan/Naseem Shah, Shaheen Afridi (capt), Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed
Australia
Matt Short, Alex Carey, Josh Inglis (capt & wk), Marnus Labuschagne, Cameron Green, Matt Renshaw, Oli Peake/Liam Scott, Nathan Ellis, Matt Kuhnemann, Adam Zampa/Tanveer Sangha, Riley Meredith/Billy Stanlake
Players to watch out for:
Josh Inglis
The wicketkeeper batter was seen in exceptional form in the recently concluded Indian Premier League 2026 (IPL 2026), where he accumulated 266 runs from five innings at an average of 53.20 and a strike rate of 186.01 with three fifties to his name. The Australia captain scored a match-winning 120* (86) in his last game in Lahore and will be eager to play another big knock in the upcoming fixture.
Haris Rauf
The Pakistan speedster has a phenomenal record at the Gaddafi Stadium with ten wickets to his name from five innings at an average of 18.2 and an economy of 4.64. Rauf will again hold the key for Pakistan in the upcoming fixture as they look to seal the series.
Today's Match Prediction: Pakistan to win
Disclaimer: This prediction is based on current form, team balance, and available match data. Cricket remains unpredictable, and actual results may vary.
