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Australia have been handed their biggest ever defeat in T20 cricket - just five days out from the start of the men's World Cup

Australia have been handed their biggest ever defeat in T20 cricket - just five days out from the start of the men's World Cup

3 February 2026

They've suffered a 111-run thumping at the hands of Pakistan in the third and final match of their series in Lahore.

After the hosts posted 207 for 6 - its highest-ever T20 total against Australia - the visitors were rolled for just 96 in the 17th over.

The result wrapped up a three-nil series victory for Pakistan.

Compounding Australia's woes - spinner Adam Zampa didn't bat due to a suspected groin injury, while Josh Hazlewood will miss the early stages with hamstring and achilles tendon issues.

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