Veteran batter Glenn Maxwell returned to form before quicks Xavier Bartlett and Nathan Ellis claimed three wickets apiece as Australia downed Pakistan by 29 runs in a

The highly anticipated T20 series opener between Pakistan and Australia is set for today under the threat of rain.

Australia won by 29 runs in the opening T20 of the three-match series against Pakistan. The match, played on Thursday, November 14, was disrupted by rain, which led both teams' batsmen to go for sixes on almost every delivery.

The first T20I between Pakistan and Australia is facing further delays because of lightning near the ground in Brisbane.

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After a long wait, the rain finally stops as it will be a seven-over game in Brisbane. Pakistan have won the toss and opt to field first at the Gabba. Pakistan have recently won the ODI series against Australia 2-1.

Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan has won the toss and opted to bowl first in the rain-curtailed 7-over match at the Gabba, Brisbane.