Here are 5 Dream11 team predictions for the 3rd T20I between Pakistan and Australia

Here are 5 Dream11 team predictions for the 3rd T20I between Pakistan and Australia (played today, Feb 1, 2026, at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore).

​Since Pakistan has already won the series 2-0, they might experiment, while Australia will be desperate for a win.

​Match Details

• ​Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
• ​Pitch Report: generally batting-friendly, but spinners (like Abrar Ahmed and Adam Zampa) have been very effective in the last two games.
• ​Key Form: Salman Agha (Pak) is in top form. Australia's batting has struggled against spin.

​Team 1: The "Safe" Team (Balanced)

​Best for Small Leagues & Head-to-Head

This team focuses on the most consistent performers from the first two matches.

• ​Wicketkeeper: Josh Inglis
• ​Batters: Travis Head, Salman Agha (VC), Babar Azam
• ​All-Rounders: Saim Ayub (C), Cameron Green, Shadab Khan
• ​Bowlers: Adam Zampa, Abrar Ahmed, Xavier Bartlett, Sufiyan Muqeem (or Haris Rauf if playing)

​Strategy: Saim Ayub contributes with both bat and ball (opening bowling). Salman Agha is the highest run-scorer of the series.




​Team 2: Pakistan Dominance (Pak Batting First)

​Use this if Pakistan wins the toss and bats

Assuming Pakistan scores 180+ again and puts Australia under pressure.

• ​Wicketkeeper: Usman Khan
• ​Batters: Salman Agha (C), Babar Azam, Travis Head
• ​All-Rounders: Saim Ayub (VC), Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Cameron Green
• ​Bowlers: Abrar Ahmed, Shaheen Afridi (if playing, otherwise Jahandad/Abbas), Adam Zampa

​Strategy: Captaining Salman Agha as he anchors the innings. Loading up on Pak spinners (Shadab/Nawaz/Abrar) to choke the Aussie chase.




​Team 3: Australia Comeback (High Risk)

​Use this if you think Australia will finally click

Betting on the Australian top order to fire and their bowlers to take early wickets.

• ​Wicketkeeper: Josh Inglis
• ​Batters: Travis Head (C), Mitchell Marsh, Salman Agha, Matt Short
• ​All-Rounders: Cameron Green (VC), Cooper Connolly, Saim Ayub
• ​Bowlers: Adam Zampa, Xavier Bartlett, Spencer Johnson (or Bartlett)

​Strategy: Travis Head is due for a big score. If he fires, this team will sweep. Cameron Green provides points in both innings.




​Team 4: The "Spin is King" Team

​Grand League / Mega Contest Special

The Lahore surface has supported spin heavily. This team stacks all major spinners.

• ​Wicketkeeper: Josh Inglis
• ​Batters: Salman Agha, Usman Khan, Tim David (or Fraser-McGurk if playing)
• ​All-Rounders: Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Saim Ayub (C)
• ​Bowlers: Abrar Ahmed (VC), Adam Zampa, Usman Tariq (Mystery Spinner), Tanveer Sangha (if playing)

​Strategy: Abrar Ahmed has been unplayable. Making him VC is a differential move that could pay off huge if he takes 3-4 wickets.




​Team 5: The "Differential" Punt

​High Risk / Grand League

Dropping a big name (like Babar or Marsh) to fit in high-potential, low-ownership players.

• ​Wicketkeeper: Usman Khan
• ​Batters: Travis Head, Jake Fraser-McGurk (check lineup), Salman Agha (C)
• ​All-Rounders: Cooper Connolly (VC), Shadab Khan, Saim Ayub
• ​Bowlers: Xavier Bartlett, Abrar Ahmed, Adam Zampa, Abbas Afridi

​Strategy: Cooper Connolly is a risky pick but can give points with bat and ball. Usman Khan is selected over Inglis to save credits/differentiate.




​Quick Tips for the Toss:

• ​If PAK bats first: Pick more Pak top-order batsmen (Salman, Saim, Babar).
• ​If AUS bats first: Do not drop Adam Zampa; he is their only consistent wicket-taker.
• ​Captain Choice: Saim Ayub is the safest option (opens batting + bowls). Salman Agha is the best batting option. Abrar Ahmed is the best bowling risky captain.