Pakistan vs Australia 2026 ODI Series Head-to-Head record

The 3-match ODI series between Pakistan and Australia, starting in May-June 2026, is set to be a highly intriguing and exciting affair for cricket fans. The two teams have previously played many memorable matches in the white-ball format, and this time, the clash on Pakistani soil is set to be even more exciting. In this blog post, we will provide a comprehensive overview of the squads of both teams, the complete schedule of the series, and their past head-to-head records in One Day International (ODI) cricket.

Cricket fans are eagerly awaiting this series as the contest between the two countries is always intense. The Pakistan cricket team will try its best to take advantage of its home ground, while the Australian team is determined to defeat them on their own turf. Before the start of this high-voltage series, let's take a look at every aspect of this match and the statistical data that adds to the excitement of this match.

Pakistan ODI Squad

Shaheen Shah Afridi (Captain), Salman Ali Agha (Vice-Captain), Babar Azam, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, Shadab Khan, Abdul Samad, Abrar Ahmed, Ahmed Daniyal, Arafat Minhas, Maaz Sadaqat, Muhammad Ghazi Ghori (Wicketkeeper), Rohail Nazir (Wicketkeeper), Sahibzada Farhan, Shamyl Hussain, Sufyan Moqim

Australia ODI Squad

Mitch Marsh (Captain), Alex Carey (Wicketkeeper), Josh Inglis (Wicketkeeper), Cam Green, Marnus Labuschagne, Matt Short, Matthew Renshaw, Oliver Peake, Liam Scott, Adam Zampa, Nathan Ellis, Matthew Kuhnemann, Riley Meredith, Tanveer Sangha, Billy Stanlake

Pakistan vs Australia ODI Series 2026 Schedule

ODI Head-to-Head Records

If we look at the historical records, the Australian cricket team has always had the upper hand over Pakistan. Out of a total of 111 matches, Australia has won 71 matches while Pakistan has been victorious only 36 times. But when it comes to home ground, Pakistan has always proved to be a tough competitor, and taking them lightly can be a big mistake.

Earlier in the year 2026, when the Australian team toured Pakistan, Pakistan clean-swept them 3-0 in the T20 series. That resounding victory will boost Pakistan's morale in this ODI series. Pakistani players like Maaz Sadaqat and Salman Ali Agha were in excellent form at that time.

The last ODI series between the two teams was played in Australia in 2024-25, where Pakistan performed brilliantly. Pakistan won the series by defeating Australia on their home ground, where Haris Rauf displayed excellent bowling. These new records are proof that the Pakistan team has now overcome its old weaknesses.

This time, the Australian squad will reach Pakistan fully prepared to avenge the defeat in the T20 series. Under Mitchell Marsh's captaincy, the team's batting line-up appears solid, featuring destructive batsmen like Alex Carey and Glenn Maxwell. Their spin attack, along with Adam Zampa, could be quite effective on the Gaddafi Stadium pitches.

Pakistani pitches are generally very open to batting, especially the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium pitch, where run-scoring is easy. In such a scenario, the opening bowling of Shaheen Shah Afridi and Naseem Shah will be crucial to dismissing the Australian openers quickly. This match is sure to bring a lot of excitement for Pakistani fans.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has kept affordable tickets for the matches so that more fans can come to the stadium and support them. Cricket experts believe that whichever team performs better during the power play will be sure to win the series. Both teams have world-class players who can single-handedly turn the course of the match.

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