LAHORE, Pakistan (AP) — Pakistan handed Australia its biggest-ever defeat in a Twenty20 just five days ahead of the T20 World Cup to sweep the series 3-0 on Sunday. Pakistan’s commanding 111-run win in the third and final game eclipsed Australia’s previous biggest defeat when England registered a 100-run win at Southampton in 2005.

Pakistan (PAK) square off against Australia (AUS) in the second T20I in the three-match series at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Saturday, January 31.

Mitch Marsh’s team spun to record-breaking 111-run loss in Lahore after Usman Tariq hits back at Cameron Green over throwing allegation

ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan will be in the spotlight more for its decision to boycott its marquee Twenty20 World Cup group-stage game against India rather than how well the team performs starting on Saturday.

After a shocking defeat in the series opener, Australia will aim to bounce back in the second T20I match to keep themselves alive when they take on Pakistan in the second match on Saturday.

Tournament co-hosts India begin the defence of their T20 World Cup title under no illusion about their US opponents.