In a definitive move that reshapes Pakistan‘s top-order strategy just days before the T20 World Cup 2026, captain Salman Ali Agha has officially confirmed a permanent shift in the team’s batting order.

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Saim Ayub produced a match-winning all-round performance as Pakistan defended a modest total to beat Australia by 22 runs in the 1st T20I of the

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Zaman's battles were even more pronounced, scratching around for 16 poorly timed balls and managing 10, but a late cameo from Usman Khan propelled Pakistan to 168. For a fresh-faced Australian side, captain Travis Head's performance was always likely to have an outsized role in the ultimate outcome.

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