Glenn Maxwell’s robust 43 runs off 19 balls has helped Australia thump Pakistan by 29 runs in a rain-shortened first Twenty20 in Brisbane.

Australia have won the first T20I against Pakistan by 29 runs in what was a 7-over contest at The Gabba, Brisbane. Once the rain stopped, the umpires announced a 7-over match and Australia coming out all guns blazing, Riding on Glenn Maxwell's 43, the hosts posted 93/4. In response, Pakistan could only manage 64 runs for 9 wickets in 7 overs.

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"We are going to bowl first because of the conditions. We will try to use the new ball, the guys are bowling well," Rizwan said at the toss

This ground is known to have a good drainage system but there isn't much it can do until it actually stops raining. Just about 40 minutes to go for the cutoff time for a 5-over match to set in. It is not looking good at all.

The Australia vs Pakistan first T20I was scheduled for a 1:30 PM IST start. But lighting and overcast weather conditions delayed toss in Brisbane. Pakistan have recently won the ODI series against Australia 2-1.

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