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.

BRISBANE: A dominant Australia inflicted a 29-run defeat on Pakistan in the rain-hit first T20I of the three-match series at The Gabba on Thursday. The Men in Green only managed to score 64/9

Australia defeats Pakistan by 29 runs in a rain-shortened T20I with Maxwell shining before Bartlett and Ellis impress with the ball.

Brisbane boy Xavier Bartlett starred with three wickets for just 13 runs in his two overs, while Nathan Ellis also picked up three wickets, giving away just nine runs

Australia triumphed over Pakistan by 29 runs in a rain-shortened first T20I match in Brisbane. Glenn Maxwell's explosive 43 runs off 19 balls steered Australia to a formidable 93-4. Despite Sahibzada Farhan's initial boundaries,

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Glenn Maxwell starred for Australia in the first T20I against Pakistan at the Gabba in Brisbane, hitting a blistering 19-ball 43. Batting first in the game that got reduced to seven overs per side due to rain interruption,

An explosive knock from Glenn Maxwell has guided Australia to a badly needed win over Pakistan in Thursday night’s opening Twenty20 International.