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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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06 Feb: Pace bowler Matt Henry has saved the Black Caps from embarrassment in their final warm-up match ahead of the T20 World Cup....leading New Zealand to a seven-run win in Navi Mumbai

05 Feb: Viral infections and injuries abound in the Black Caps camp ahead of the T20 World Cup starting Sunday

04 Feb: Black Caps cricket coach Rob Walter has commended pace bowler Lockie Ferguson's dedication to return from a calf injury in time for the T20 World Cup

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03 Feb: England have wrapped up their T20 World Cup cricket preparations with a 3-nil clean sweep of Sri Lanka

01 Feb: India has demolished New Zealand in the 5th T20 in Trivandrum after posting their third-highest ever T20 total

01 Feb: Captain Robbie O'Donnell is relieved the Northern Braves men's cricket team didn't fall at the final hurdle

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