PAK vs AUS, 3rd ODI 2026 live streaming, predicted playing XI, pitch and weather report, key players, head-to-head record

The three-match ODI series between Pakistan and Australia will be decided on June 4 when both teams meet in the third and final match at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. After Pakistan won the opening ODI by five wickets, Australia hit back in the second game with a 41-run victory to level the series 1-1. With the trophy now up for grabs, both sides head into the decider knowing one strong performance can seal the series.

PAK vs AUS Live Streaming and Broadcast Details

The Pakistan vs Australia 2026 3rd ODI match will livestreamed on the Sports TV YouTube channel.

PAK vs AUS Pitch Report and Weather Forecast

The surface at Gaddafi Stadium is expected to offer assistance to spinners, with grip and turn likely to play a role during the match. Batters may need to settle in before playing attacking strokes.

While the average first-innings total generally falls around the 260-270 mark, recent matches have shown bowlers getting more support than usual. Teams crossing 260 runs could place themselves in a strong position.

Gaddafi Stadium Numbers

• Average first innings score: 292
• Average second innings score: 240
• Win batting first: 60%
• Win bowling first: 40%

Rain Threat Looms Over Decider

Weather could become a major talking point in Lahore. Forecasts suggest a 90 percent chance of rain, which may influence team strategies and playing conditions.

Weather Snapshot

• Temperature: 23°C
• Rain possibility: 90%
• Average score: 294
• Conditions: Suitable for batting

Head-to-Head Record Between PAK vs AUS

Both teams enter the decider with mixed recent results.

Recent Form

Pakistan: L, W, L, W, L

Australia: W, L, L, W, W

Last 10 ODI Meetings

Team	Wins
Pakistan	5
Australia	5
No Result	0

The numbers underline how evenly matched the two sides have been in recent years.

Pakistan vs Australia: Predicted Playing 11

Pakistan

Sahibzada Farhan, Maaz Sadaqat, Babar Azam, Ghazi Ghori (wk), Salman Ali Agha, Abdul Samad, Shadab Khan, Arafat Minhas, Shaheen Afridi (c), Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed

Australia

Alex Carey, Matthew Short, Josh Inglis (c & wk), Marnus Labuschagne, Cameron Green, Matt Renshaw, Oliver Peake, Nathan Ellis, Tanveer Sangha, Matthew Kuhnemann, Adam Zampa

Key Players Who Could Shape the Result

Several players have already left their mark on the series.

Player	Team	Series Performance
Matt Renshaw	Australia	104 runs
Ghazi Ghori	Pakistan	102 runs
Babar Azam	Pakistan	85 runs
Arafat Minhas	Pakistan	7 wickets
Abrar Ahmed	Pakistan	4 wickets
Nathan Ellis	Australia	6 wickets

The battle between Pakistan's spin attack and Australia's middle order could prove decisive.

Toss May Hold Extra Importance

Recent trends suggest batting first could be the preferred option. Teams batting first have won each of the last four ODIs at the venue.

The prediction points towards Pakistan winning the toss and choosing to bat.

Match Prediction: Pakistan Slightly Ahead

Pakistan enter the match with a slight edge according to the available win probability figures.

Win Probability

• Pakistan: 52%
• Australia: 48%

If Australia bat first, a score between 225 and 240 is expected. If Pakistan bat first, projections suggest a total around 255 to 260.

Who Could Be Player of the Match?

Three names stand out as leading contenders:

• Abrar Ahmed
• Arafat Minhas
• Josh Inglis

The series has produced one win apiece and now heads into a winner-takes-all contest. Pakistan will rely on players such as Ghazi Ghori, Abrar Ahmed and Shaheen Afridi, while Australia will look to Josh Inglis and Nathan Ellis to deliver once again.

Based on current predictions, Pakistan start as slight favourites to lift the series in Lahore.