Australia claimed a decisive 29-run victory over Pakistan in a rain-shortened first T20I at Brisbane’s Gabba Stadium. The match, played on November 14, saw each team restricted to seven overs. Australia’s Glenn Maxwell stood out, leading with a swift 43 off 16 balls, setting the foundation for a solid 94/4.
Pakistan’s Batting Collapse
Chasing 95, Pakistan faltered quickly. Opener Sahibzada Farhan hit two boundaries before Spencer Johnson dismissed him. Xavier Bartlett then took two key wickets in the second over, removing Mohammad Rizwan and Usman Khan cheaply. Bartlett’s bowling dismantled Pakistan’s lineup, reducing them to 16/3. Pakistan’s batting woes continued with Nathan Ellis’s disciplined spell of 3/9, dismissing skipper Babar Azam and Irfan Khan, leaving Pakistan reeling at 20/5. Adam Zampa’s final over added to Pakistan’s struggles, as his two wickets sealed Australia’s control.
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Late Resistance and Key Takeaways
Despite efforts from Abbas Afridi (20*) and Haseebullah Khan, Pakistan couldn’t recover and finished at 64/9, falling short by 29 runs. This win marks a strong start for Australia in the T20I series and demonstrates their resilience following their recent ODI series loss. Australia now leads the three-match T20I series 1-0, with the next match set to be crucial for Pakistan.
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