PAK vs AUS 2nd ODI Prediction 2026 | Who Will Win Today in Lahore?
TThe PAK vs AUS 2nd ODI Prediction 2026 carries a simple, thrilling stakes line. Pakistan can seal the series tonight. One win at the Gaddafi Stadium and Shaheen Afridi’s men take an unassailable 2-0 lead, handing Pakistan back to back ODI series wins over Australia for the first time in a generation. Australia, meanwhile, are staring down the barrel. Lose this and the series is gone.
Rawalpindi told the story. Australia walked into a spin trap and never escaped. A 20 year old left arm spinner named Arafat Minhas ripped out their top order on debut and Australia folded for 200. Pakistan chased it down with 45 balls to spare.
Now the action shifts to Lahore, a flatter and friendlier batting deck where Australia will fancy their chances of fighting back. The question is whether they have solved their spin problem, or whether Lahore simply gives them more runs to lose by.
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This is the full breakdown of the PAK vs AUS 2nd ODI Prediction 2026.
Gaddafi Stadium Pitch Report | PAK vs AUS 2nd ODI
Lahore changes everything. While Rawalpindi was a slow, gripping surface that played into Pakistan’s spinners, the Gaddafi Stadium is a flat, true batting track where big totals are the norm. Australia chased 352 here against England in the Champions Trophy last year, with Josh Inglis smashing 120 not out off 86 balls. Pakistan themselves chased 349 at this very ground against Australia four years ago.
That history matters tonight. If Australia get a batting friendly surface, their chase becomes far more believable than the 200 they mustered in Rawalpindi.
The big tactical question is whether Pakistan serve up another spin friendly pitch to chase the series, or a truer surface to prepare for the World Cup in southern Africa. Expect the home side to back what is working.
Weather Report | Lahore, june 02
1st ODI Recap | How Pakistan Took the Lead
Australia batted first in Rawalpindi and ran straight into a wall of spin. Arafat Minhas, handed his ODI debut, bowled left arm orthodox on a low and slow surface and bamboozled four of Australia’s top five.
He finished with a five wicket haul on debut, one of the great Pakistan debut spells in recent memory. Australia were bowled out for 200 in 44.1 overs.
Matthew Short’s fifty and Matt Renshaw’s 61 were the only resistance worth mentioning. Marnus Labuschagne fell for a second ball duck, extending a miserable run of form. Pakistan knocked off the 201 target for the loss of five wickets with 45 balls still in the bank. Babar Azam and Ghazi Ghori chipped in with the bat.
It was a complete, professional home performance. Pakistan lead the series 1-0 and smell blood.
Pakistan vs Australia Head to Head | Last 5 ODIs
Pakistan have owned this fixture lately. Three of the last four completed ODIs have gone Pakistan’s way, including the dominant 2-1 home series win in November 2024 where they crushed Australia by 8 wickets and 9 wickets.
Australia have not won an ODI series in Pakistan since 1998, a streak now stretching close to three decades.
Win Probability | PAK vs AUS 2nd ODI Prediction 2026
PAK vs AUS Probable Playing XIs in 2nd ODI
Pakistan Probable XI
| # | Player | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Babar Azam | Top-order Batter |
| 2 | Sahibzada Farhan | Opening Batter |
| 3 | Shamyl Hussain | Batter |
| 4 | Maaz Sadaqat | Middle-order Batter |
| 5 | Abdul Samad | Middle-order Batter |
| 6 | Salman Agha (vc) | Allrounder |
| 7 | Shadab Khan | Allrounder |
| 8 | Rohail Nazir / Ghazi Ghori | Wicketkeeper Batter |
| 9 | Haris Rauf | Bowler |
| 10 | Abrar Ahmed | Bowler |
| 11 | Shaheen Shah Afridi (c) | Bowler |
Australia Probable XI
| # | Player | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Josh Inglis (c) | Wicketkeeper Batter |
| 2 | Cooper Connolly | Batting Allrounder |
| 3 | Marnus Labuschagne | Top-order Batter |
| 4 | Alex Carey | Wicketkeeper Batter |
| 5 | Cameron Green | Batting Allrounder |
| 6 | Matthew Short | Batting Allrounder |
| 7 | Oliver Peake | Batting Allrounder |
| 8 | Liam Scott | Bowling Allrounder |
| 9 | Tanveer Sangha | Bowler |
| 10 | Adam Zampa | Bowler |
| 11 | Riley Meredith / Nathan Ellis | Bowler |
Pakistan Bowling Analysis
Shaheen Afridi opens with the new ball and brings extra aggression. He said as much in the pre-series press conference. Haris Rauf is the enforcer — 15 wickets in 6 matches at an economy of 5.59 is genuinely elite. Abrar Ahmed gives Pakistan a mystery spinner who Australia have struggled to read. Shadab Khan controls the middle overs with leg-spin and the wrist variation that got him 10+ wickets in the 2024 series.
The death bowling concern: Pakistan have been leaking runs in overs 46–50 against quality finishers. Australia does not have Head or Marsh tonight but Green and Short are dangerous. Shaheen needs to execute his yorker consistently in the back end.
Australia Bowling Analysis | PAK vs AUS 2nd ODI Prediction 2026
Adam Zampa is carrying this bowling attack on his back. 16 wickets in 9 recent matches at 5.95 economy — and his record specifically in Pakistan is what makes him dangerous: 10 wickets in 5 ODIs in these conditions. Pakistan’s top order against wrist spin has been a persistent vulnerability. Cooper Connolly’s part-time off-spin at 4.82 economy is an underrated option. Matthew Kuhnemann as the second spinner gives Inglis two spin options in the middle overs where Pakistan can stall.
The pace is thin. Riley Meredith is raw but quick. Nathan Ellis is disciplined but not a 90mph proposition. Pakistan’s power hitters — Salman Agha and Shadab in the death — will fancy themselves against anyone who is not Zampa.
Key Player Matchups | PAK vs AUS 2nd ODI Prediction 2026
1. Adam Zampa vs Pakistan’s Middle Order
The single most important battle of this match. Zampa has 10 wickets in 5 ODIs in Pakistan. He turns the ball both ways at a pace that Pakistan’s middle-order batters have historically struggled with. Maaz Sadaqat and Abdul Samad — batting four and five — have not faced Zampa under this kind of pressure before. If Zampa removes both inside ten balls, Pakistan’s innings changes shape entirely. The counter: Babar and Salman Agha reading his variations and farming the strike away from the less experienced batters.
2. Haris Rauf vs Josh Inglis
Inglis attacks. Rauf attacks harder. Inglis hits hard lengths better than most at the top of the order — similar to how Finn Allen does it for New Zealand. Rauf’s short-pitch aggression and the bouncer barrage that follows is Shaheen’s tactical option to take Inglis out early. If Rauf removes Inglis inside the first five overs, Australia’s innings loses its aggressor and the game becomes significantly more manageable for Pakistan.
3. Babar Azam vs Riley Meredith
Meredith is quick but Babar is Babar. The one-century-from-the-record Babar will be hungry. Meredith’s pace in the powerplay is Australia’s best hope of removing Babar early. If Babar navigates the first ten overs, Pakistan are in a strong position to post 270-plus.
Toss Impact | Who Benefits at Gaddafi Cricket Stadium Lahore
The toss carries serious weight at the Gaddafi Stadium. The flat surface and heavy evening dew make chasing the preferred option, as Australia themselves proved when they ran down 352 here last year.
Whoever wins the toss is likely to bowl first, set up a chase under lights, and use the dew to bat second. If Pakistan win the toss and field, their spinners get first use of any early grip before the dew arrives, then Babar and Salman Agha chase in ideal conditions. That is the script Pakistan will want.
PAK vs AUS 2nd ODI Prediction 2026 — Top Performers
Top Batters (Recent ODI Stats)
| Player | Team | Mat | Runs | Avg | S.R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salman Agha | PAK | 10 | 452 | 64.57 | 91.49 |
| Josh Inglis | AUS | 7 | 245 | 61.25 | 117.78 |
| Alex Carey | AUS | 8 | 226 | 37.67 | 97.41 |
| Babar Azam | PAK | 7 | 219 | 36.50 | 72.51 |
Top Bowlers (Recent ODI Stats)
| Player | Team | Mat | Wkts | Econ | S.R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haris Rauf | PAK | 6 | 15 | 5.59 | 18.6 |
| Adam Zampa | AUS | 9 | 16 | 5.95 | 30.31 |
| Abrar Ahmed | PAK | 6 | 13 | 4.49 | 23.53 |
| Cooper Connolly | AUS | 4 | 6 | 4.82 | 22.00 |
“I will try to bowl with 200kph pace.” — Shaheen Shah Afridi, post-match press conference
Where to Watch PAK vs AUS 2nd ODI Live
| Region | Official Broadcaster / Streaming Platform |
|---|---|
| Pakistan | PTV Sports & A Sports (TV) / Tamasha App (Streaming) |
| Australia | Fox Cricket (TV) / Kayo Sports (Streaming) |
| India | Star Sports Network (TV) / JioHotstar (App & Website) |
| United Kingdom | Sky Sports Cricket (TV & Streaming) / NOW TV |
| USA & Canada | Willow TV (TV & Streaming) |
| Middle East | beIN Sports (TV & Streaming) |
| South Africa | SuperSport (TV & Streaming) |
Who Wins Today — PAK vs AUS 2nd ODI Prediction
Everything points to Pakistan. They are at home, they lead 1-0, their attack is firing, and they have just shown they can dismantle this Australian batting line up. Australia have one card to play, and it is the flat Lahore pitch. A big batting surface is the only thing that gives their misfiring top order a path back into the series.
But here is the read. Even on a flatter deck, Australia’s batting depth is thin and their senior men are out of form. Pakistan’s spinners may get less turn, but Haris Rauf and Naseem Shah bring pace that does not need a helpful pitch. Babar is hunting a record. Salman Agha is the most reliable finisher in the series. Australia will score more runs than they did in Rawalpindi, but more runs may still not be enough.
🏏 PAK vs AUS 2nd ODI Prediction — Australia Win
Predicted: Pakistan 285/7 | Australia 286/6
Australia bat first on a good deck and finally post a competitive total, with Inglis and Short doing the damage. But Pakistan chase it down under lights with the dew making life easy. Babar anchors a big innings, Salman Agha finishes it off, and Pakistan complete back to back series wins over Australia with a game to spare.
FAQs — PAK vs AUS 2nd ODI 2026
Q1. What is the PAK vs AUS 2nd ODI Prediction 2026?
Pakistan are favourites at 60 percent win probability. They lead the series 1-0, hold home advantage, and have a settled attack after dismantling Australia in the first ODI. Predicted score: Australia 285/7 | Pakistan 286/4, with Pakistan sealing the series.
Q2. Where is the PAK vs AUS 2nd ODI 2026 being played?
The match is at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. Toss is at 4:00 PM PKT and the match begins at 4:30 PM PKT, which is 5:00 PM IST.
Q3. What is the series status before the 2nd ODI?
Pakistan lead the three match series 1-0 after winning the first ODI in Rawalpindi by 5 wickets. A win in the second ODI gives Pakistan an unbeatable 2-0 lead and the series.
Q4. Who was the star of the 1st ODI?
Arafat Minhas was the hero, taking a five wicket haul on his ODI debut to bowl Australia out for 200 in Rawalpindi. Pakistan then chased the target down with 45 balls to spare.
Q5. How many centuries does Babar Azam need to break Saeed Anwar’s record?
Babar Azam needs one more ODI century to equal Saeed Anwar’s Pakistan record of 20 ODI hundreds. The flat Gaddafi Stadium surface in Lahore is an ideal venue for that milestone.
Q6. Can Pakistan win the series in the 2nd ODI?
Yes. Pakistan lead 1-0, so a win in the second ODI at Lahore gives them a 2-0 lead with one match remaining, sealing the series and a second consecutive ODI series victory over Australia.
Disclaimer: This prediction is based on the author’s analysis and instinct. While making your own prediction, consider all the points mentioned and make an informed decision.
