Australia vs Pakistan Highlights, 1st T20I: AUS beat PAK by 29 Runs in 7-Over Match at the Gabba

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Thank you for joining us for the live coverage of the thrilling 1st T20I between Australia and Pakistan! Despite a strong start, Pakistan's batting collapse led to a 29-run loss in this rain-affected opener.

The action continues as both teams head to Sydney for the 2nd T20I on November 16. Stay tuned with myKhel for comprehensive coverage, live updates, and all the excitement from this three-match series!

AUS vs PAK 1st T20I Live Update: Match Summary

In a rain-shortened seven-over thriller at The Gabba, Australia cruised to a 29-run win over Pakistan, taking a 1-0 lead in the T20I series. Chasing 94, Pakistan faltered from the start, struggling against Australia's disciplined bowling.

Nathan Ellis (3/9) and Xavier Bartlett (3/13) set the tone, dismantling Pakistan's lineup and leaving them at 64/9. Despite a late resistance from Abbas Afridi (20*), Pakistan fell well short.

Earlier, Australia's Glenn Maxwell (43) powered the team to 94/4 with a blazing display, supported by Marcus Stoinis. Adam Zampa wrapped up Pakistan's innings with two wickets in the final over.

PAK vs AUS Live Updates from GABBA: Australia bowling card

Australia's best bowling figures

• Nathan Ellis 3/9
• Xavier Bartlett 3/13
• Adam Zampa 2/11

Australia vs Pakistan 1st T20I Live Score: Pakistan batting scorecard

Pakistan 64/9 in 7 overs

• Abbas Afridi 20*
• Haseebullah Khan 12
• Shaheen Afridi 11

Pakistan vs Australia, 1st T20I in Brisbane: Australia win by 29 runs!

Australia took a commanding 1-0 lead in the three-match T20I series against Pakistan with a dominant display in the series opener, securing a 29-run victory after their loss in the ODI series 2-1.

Adam Zampa capped off Australia's impressive performance by taking two wickets off the last two balls of the match. He first bowled Naseem Shah out with a precise delivery, followed by a stumping dismissal of Shaheen Afridi, who had previously hit a six but was undone by Zampa's clever bowling. The leg-spinner finished with figures of 2/11 in his solitary over.

Australia's bowling was relentless throughout the match, with tight lines and critical breakthroughs that kept Pakistan under pressure. Despite a valiant effort from Abbas Afridi, who scored 20 runs, Pakistan's chase fell apart as they were bowled out for just 64. This performance from Australia was a stark contrast to their ODI struggles.

Pakistan 64/9 in 7 overs Abbas Afridi 20*

AUS vs PAK Live Updates: Pakistan concede match!

In the sixth over, Nathan Ellis further tightened the screws on Pakistan's chase. Haseebullah Khan, who had earlier struck a six, was dismissed in a mistimed pull shot off a short ball.

The delivery, which seemed to be a slower cutter at 121kph, induced a top-edge that was comfortably caught by Matthew Short at deep midwicket. With only Abbas Afridi and Shaheen Afridi left to hold the fort, the lower order struggled for runs. The dismissal of Haseebullah Khan further compounded the pressure, as Pakistan's chase fell apart while the victory is mathematically out of reach!

Pakistan 53/7 in 6 overs Abbas Afridi 19* Shaheen Afridi 1*

Australia vs Pakistan Live Score: 18 Runs off 5th over!

0 6 4 1 6 1! Pakistan managed to claw back a bit in the fifth over, with Abbas Afridi (15 off 7) and Haseebullah Khan (12 off 6) putting up a brief resistance. Afridi launched two impressive boundaries: a sliced six over extra cover, followed by a fine ramp shot for four past short fine leg. Haseebullah Khan also contributed with a powerful six, where the fielder just missed the catch near the boundary ropes. Although the team is still in a challenging position, the boundaries in this over offered a glimmer of hope in their chase

Pakistan 47/6 in 5 overs Haseebullah Khan 12* Abbas Afridi 15*

AUS vs PAK 1st T20I Live Update: Pakistan lose 6th wicket!

OUT! Xavier Bartlett struck again, claiming his third wicket in the over as Pakistan's batting continued to fall apart. Agha Salman (4 off 2) was the latest victim, caught by Josh Inglis off a rising delivery that took the top edge while Salman attempted a pull shot.

This dismissal left Pakistan at a perilous situation. Despite a couple of boundaries from Abbas Afridi and Haseebullah Khan, the pressure was mounting as the Pakistani innings crumbled under the weight of the Australian bowling attack.

Pakistan 29/6 in 4 overs Haseebullah Khan 5* Abbas Afridi 4*

PAK vs AUS Live Updates from GABBA: Pakistan are five wickets down!

PAK LOSE FIVE WICKETS IN 3 OVERS! Nathan Ellis played a pivotal role in the collapse of Pakistan's chase, claiming two crucial wickets in an over. The first to fall was Babar Azam (3 off 2), who mistimed a slog off Ellis' slower ball and was caught by Fraser-McGurk at deep midwicket.

Then, Irfan Khan (0 off 2) followed shortly after, falling to another slower delivery from Ellis, caught again by Fraser-McGurk after a miscue. The double blow left Pakistan reeling at 20/5 after 3 overs, with Haseebullah Khan and Agha Salman now at the crease.

Pakistan 20/5 in 3 overs Salman Agha 0* Haseebullah Khan 0*

Australia vs Pakistan 1st T20I Live Score: Pakistan chase falls apart!

TWO WICKETS IN AN OVER! Xavier Bartlett took charge in the second over, delivering a devastating blow to Pakistan's chase. His first delivery struck immediately, with Mohammad Rizwan caught off a leading edge by Fraser-McGurk at backward point, sending him back for a duck.

Bartlett's impact continued as Usman Khan, under pressure, was caught at mid-off by Matthew Short after slicing a full delivery. Pakistan now face a steep uphill battle, with their chase in tatters following Bartlett's remarkable double-wicket over. Babar Azam is left with little support as Pakistan stumbles early in their response.

Pakistan 16/3 in 2 overs Babar Azam 3* Salman Agha 0*

Pakistan vs Australia, 1st T20I in Brisbane: Pakistan lose early wicket!

Pakistan's chase of 94 got off to a rocky start in the first over, despite some early fireworks from Sahibzada Farhan, who hit two quick boundaries. The first shot, a superb drive through extra cover, was followed by a pull shot over midwicket, both demonstrating his attacking intent.

However, Spencer Johnson responded with a sharp bouncer that Farhan attempted to hook but misjudged, offering a simple catch to Bartlett at midwicket. Farhan's dismissal left Pakistan at 12/1 after the first over, with Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan now at the crease, needing to rebuild quickly.

Pakistan 12/1 in 1 over Mohammad Rizwan 0* Babar Azam 3*

AUS vs PAK Live Updates: FOUR!

FOUR! Shahibzada Farhan starts Pakistan's chase with a gorgeous extra-cover drive racing to the boundary!

Pakistan 4/0 in 0.1 over Shahibzada Farhan 4* Mohammad Rizwan 0*

Australia vs Pakistan Live Score: Pakistan chase begins

Pakistan chase begins as Shahibzada Farhan and Mohammad Rizwan open the innings while left-arm pacer Spencer Johnson bowls the new ball to Farhan

AUS vs PAK 1st T20I Live Update: Match summary so far

In case you missed the action so far! After a rain delay, only seven overs of play were possible in this truncated T20I match between Australia and Pakistan at The Gabba. Australia set a challenging target of 94/4, thanks to a late surge from Marcus Stoinis, who smashed a six and three boundaries off Naseem Shah.

Glenn Maxwell's explosive 43 runs helped Australia recover after losing early wickets. Abbas Afridi was the standout bowler, claiming two key wickets in one over-Maxwell and Tim David. Pakistan now needs 94 runs to win in their chase, with the match set to start after the break.

PAK vs AUS Live Updates from GABBA: Australia set 94-run target!

4 2 2 2 6 4! Marcus Stoinis put on a powerful display in the final overs, taking on Naseem Shah with some impressive boundary hitting. He began with a full toss, slamming it down the ground for a six. Stoinis then added a couple of boundaries, cutting a short delivery over backward point and thumping another full toss down the ground. His late charge pushed Australia to a total of 94, despite Naseem's otherwise expensive over

Australia 93/4 in 7 overs Marcus Stoinis 21* Jos Inglis 0*

Australia vs Pakistan 1st T20I Live Score: Abbas Afridi takes two wickets in an over!

TWO WICKETS IN AN OVER! Abbas Afridi delivered an outstanding over, claiming two crucial wickets. He first dismissed Glenn Maxwell for 43, with the Big Show caught at deep backward square leg after misjudging a short ball. Afridi then struck again, removing Tim David for 10, caught by Irfan Khan, after the big hitter slogged a leg-side delivery for a catch. These wickets halted Australia's progress and gave Pakistan the upper hand.

Australia 73/4 in 6 overs Marcus Stoinis 1* Jos Inglis 0*

Pakistan vs Australia, 1st T20I in Brisbane: 19 runs off 5th over!

Glenn Maxwell took on Pakistan's best bowler in this bilateral series, Haris Rauf, with a spectacular display of boundaries in the over. He hit two sixes and a four, showing his full range of aggressive shots.

His slog-sweep for a six over deep square leg and a thick edge for four were highlights of the over. Maxwell's strong performance took him past 10,000 runs in T20 cricket, becoming the 16th batter to achieve this milestone. Rauf, after bowling this over, became the second bowler allowed to bowl two overs in this match, meaning another bowler can bowl two overs in this match

Australia 64/2 in 5 overs Glenn Maxwell 41* Tim David 3*

AUS vs PAK Live Updates: 9 runs off fourth over!

Shaheen Afridi bowled an impressive over, conceding just 9 runs after giving away a six to Glenn Maxwell. Maxwell's outrageous reverse sweep off Afridi for a six over third man left the crowd in awe, showcasing his aggressive intent.

Afridi, however, won't be able to bowl any further in this match, and only one more bowler is allowed to bowl two overs after this. The over saw Tim David and Maxwell working hard for the runs, but the pressure is mounting

Australia 45/2 in 4 overs Glenn Maxwell 24* Tim David 3*

Australia vs Pakistan Live Score: Haris Rauf dismisses Short!

OUT! HARIS RAUF LOVE-AFFAIR WITH AUSTRALIA CONTINUES! Matthew Short's promising start was cut short by the pacer in the third over, as the fast bowler's excellent pace work saw Short caught by Babar Azam at deep backward square leg while attempting a big shot.

Rauf kept the pressure on, forcing Maxwell to miss a slog and narrowly avoiding a stumping. The over yielded only 3 runs, and Tim David has now joined Maxwell at the crease​

Australia 36/2 in 3 overs Glenn Maxwell 17* Tim David 1*

AUS vs PAK 1st T20I Live Update: 17 runs and a wicket off 2nd over by Naseem Shah!

WHAT AN EVENTFUL OVER BY NASEEM SHAH! W 4 0 N 4 4 4! Naseem Shah concedes 17 runs to Glenn Maxwell after dismissing Jake Fraser-McGurk (9 off 5) who was caught by Babar Azam at cover.

Maxwell, coming in at No. 3, unleashed a flurry of boundaries, starting with a reverse sweep for four followed by three more: a straight drive, a shot to sweeper cover, and another reverse scoop, all off Naseem's delivery. It's an eventful over for Maxwell, who seems to be in aggressive form!

Australia 33/1 in 2 overs Matt Short 7* Glenn Maxwell 16*

PAK vs AUS Live Updates from GABBA: 16 runs off first over!

Australia raced to 16/0 after 1 over, with Matthew Short and Jake Fraser-McGurk playing aggressive cricket. Short hit a big pull shot for six over long leg off last ball after Fraser-McGurk struck two boundaries-one a crisp straight drive and the other a flick through mid-wicket. Not the start we are used to with Shaheen Afridi

Australia 16/0 in 1 over Matt Short 7* Jake Fraser-McGurk 9*

Australia vs Pakistan 1st T20I Live Score: Play to begin!

Australian openers are out to bat as Matt Short takes strike while Jake Fraser-McGurk takes the non-striker end

Shaheen Afridi starts with the new ball!

The revised format includes a two-over powerplay, with bowlers allowed to bowl two overs each, while the remaining three bowlers will bowl one over each

Pakistan vs Australia, 1st T20I in Brisbane: Playing 11s

Australia Playing 11: Jake Fraser-McGurk, Matthew Short, Josh Inglis(w/c), Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Tim David, Aaron Hardie, Xavier Bartlett, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Spencer Johnson

Pakistan Playing 11: Mohammad Rizwan(w/c), Babar Azam, Sahibzada Farhan, Usman Khan, Agha Salman, Irfan Khan, Abbas Afridi, Shaheen Afridi, Haseebullah Khan, Haris Rauf, Naseem Shah

AUS vs PAK Live Updates: Pakistan win toss, opt to bowl first!

The toss for the rescheduled seven-over match was conducted, with Pakistan winning the toss and opting to bowl first!

The line-ups are coming up next!

Australia vs Pakistan Live Score: Match to start!

It's confirmed that the match will proceed as a seven-over contest, with play set to begin at 8:20 PM. The revised format includes a two-over powerplay, with bowlers allowed to bowl two overs each, while the remaining three bowlers will bowl one over each.

Despite the delays, the atmosphere is building as the umpires, accompanied by the head groundsman, walked out to inspect the field, much to the crowd's excitement.

The covers are coming off, and teams are warming up in preparation for the toss, signaling that play could finally get underway

PAK vs AUS Live Weather Updates from GABBA: Heading for a washout?

At 7:20 PM local time, the rain in Melbourne continues to fall, and with just over an hour left before the deadline for a 5-over match, the situation remains uncertain. The rain has intensified slightly, and there's only a small window left to begin play.

As the latest possible start time for a 5-over-a-side contest is 8:30 PM, time is fast running out.However, there's some hope as radar shows a break in the weather approximately 40km southeast, suggesting the rain could ease soon enough for the game to get underway​. Let's hope the conditions improve in time for play!

Australia vs Pakistan 1st T20I Live Updates

The rain has intensified, and the latest possible start time is now 8:30 pm, with a 5-over-per-side match on the cards if conditions improve. It's going to take a bit of luck to fit in even a short game, but there's a patch of clear skies about 40km to the southeast, where the weather is currently headed.

PAK vs AUS Weather Updates from GABBA

As the weather conditions continue to evolve at the Brisbane for the first T20I between Australia and Pakistan, the rain seems to be causing some delays. At 6:45 PM local time - 1:45 PM PKT, the rain has picked up, accompanied by lightning, making the conditions unsuitable for cricket. However, it appears that the weather might improve soon, as the storm is moving north and the rain is expected to stop shortly. The play could potentially begin around 7:45 or 8:00 PM local time, with the worst of the weather likely passing over​.
The forecast indicates that after this passing rain, conditions might become more favourable for a start. We'll have to wait for further updates, but the outlook suggests the worst of the disruption may be over. Fingers crossed for a resumption!

Australia vs Pakistan 1st T20I Weather Update

The lightning around The Gabba shows no signs of easing up, with the storm persisting in the area. Although the rain isn't heavy, lightning is keeping players off the field and covers on the pitch.

The Gabba's advanced drainage system means only the square is covered, as it can handle significant water without disrupting play once the storm clears. Unfortunately, this extended lightning delay is pushing the evening closer to the cutoff time, creating uncertainty about the start of play.

AUS vs PAK Weather Update

Dark clouds continue to loom over The Gabba, with covers still protecting the pitch. According to the official broadcasters, the cut-off for a five-over game today is 8:29 PM local time (3:59 PM IST, 3:09 PKT). We're keeping a close eye on the weather as we await further updates on when play might start.