Australia Triumphs in Rain-affected T20 Match against Pakistan

Australia sealed a 29-run victory over Pakistan in the first Twenty20 International (T20I) match, played under lightened skies condition in Brisbane, as the match took an unusual turn due to heavy rainfall and thunderstorms that trailed the city. Despite being reduced to a 7-overs per side contest, the Australians dominated Pakistan with a blistering innings led by a starring return from Australian batsman Glenn Maxwell.

Glenn Maxwell once again proved his fearless batting prowess as he blazed his way to an electrifying 43 runs off just 19 balls, ultimately leading the Australian side to a respectable 93 for 4, despite facing a curtailed contest. Meanwhile, the Australian bowling was bolstered by the pace duo of Nathan Ellis and Xavier Bartlett, who shared the spoils of three dismissals each. Their relentless attack allowed Australia to hinder Pakistan's batting lineup, causing it to crumble under pressure, leading to an assured Australian victory.

Pakistan endured a massive loss, struggling against Australia's strict pressure. Pakistan opened their batting innings to a to-the-point approach that led to an early bolstering strike – opener Sahibzada Farhan and captain Mohammad Rizwan costed cheaply in a disappointing start. Before all was said and done, Babar Azam and Shadab Khan too joined them in advancing with fallers, leaving Pakistan significantly hamstrung at 16 for 4. A loss of three-fourth of the main batsmen could attribute to the hosts snapping the bats of the opponents at 64/9.

The two sides will converge in Sydney on Saturday for the 2nd T20I, meaning there's less time to regather and devise a turnaround strategy for Pakistan before their try to reel back four points. Under injury news, Australia's Scott Boland and Matthew Wade have earned disqualification due to injuries. However, Australian cricket features have welcomed Glenn Maxwell and Alex Carey back to the side. Visitors wish to put their two-point benefit in the ODI tie over Australians to action into the 2-match-slim. Hence, upcoming series possibly is seen as chapt-win matter for two events finishing with their spoiler defeat in the South-Australia city.