Pakistan vs Australia T20Is rescheduled due to weather

LAHORE: The start times of the three-match T20I series between Pakistan and Australia in Lahore have been brought forward because of extreme weather conditions.

Following consultations between the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and Cricket Australia, the revised schedule will see the toss take place at 3:30 pm local time, with play starting at 4:00 pm.

The matches were originally scheduled to begin at 6:00 pm, with the toss at 5:30 pm.

Australia are set to arrive in Lahore on January 28. The three T20Is will be played at Gaddafi Stadium on January 29, 31 and February 1.

On the other hand, Pakistan’s Under-19 cricket team is set to open its ICC Men’s Under-19 World Cup 2026 campaign today against England at the Takashinga Sports Club in Harare.

The Asian champions arrive in Zimbabwe full of confidence after a dominant run in recent tournaments, including a 191-run victory over India in the ACC Under-19 Asia Cup in Dubai. Pakistan also defeated hosts Zimbabwe by nine wickets in a tri-series, showcasing their form ahead of the World Cup.

With two previous Under-19 World Cup titles, in 2004 and 2006, Pakistan are aiming to lift the trophy for the third time. The 16-team tournament will be held across Namibia and Zimbabwe from January 15 to February 6, with Pakistan placed in Group C alongside England, Scotland, and hosts Zimbabwe.