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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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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

01 Feb: The Black Caps have lost a run fest in Trivandrum - dropping the T20 series 4-1 to India

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31 Jan: The women's T20 Super Smash between Wellington and Auckland is heading for a tight finish in Christchurch

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30 Jan: A late addition to the New Zealand men's cricket squad for the T20 World Cup

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