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Australia vs Pakistan T20I: Australia wins the rain-shortened 1st T20I against Pakistan by 29 runs. Glenn Maxwell’s quick 43 and stellar bowling from Bartlett and Ellis sealed the victory.
Australia vs Pakistan: Rain Reduces Match to Seven Overs
The first T20I at the Gabba turned into a seven-overs-a-side match due to heavy rain. Pakistan’s captain, Mohammad Rizwan, chose to bowl first, hoping to restrict Australia’s explosive batting lineup.
Maxwell’s Fireworks Lift Australia to 93/4
Glenn Maxwell shone with an aggressive 43 off 19 balls, helping Australia post 93/4. Pakistan’s Abbas Afridi managed to take two crucial wickets to slow down the momentum.
Australia’s Bowlers Dominate Pakistan’s Chase
Xavier Bartlett and Nathan Ellis delivered stellar spells, reducing Pakistan to 16/5 early in their chase. Both bowlers claimed three wickets each, leading Australia to a comfortable 29-run win.
Pakistan’s Struggle and Final Effort
Despite a boundary from Abbas Afridi and a few runs from Shaheen Shah Afridi, Pakistan’s batting lineup couldn’t recover. The team ended at 64/9, securing Australia’s 1-0 series lead.
