Australia emerged victorious by 29 runs in a rain-hit first T20I against Pakistan on Thursday. The match, the first of a three-game series, was played under challenging weather conditions, limiting play to seven overs per side in Brisbane.
Pakistan won the toss and opted to bowl first. Australia, led by stand-in captain Josh Inglis, posted a strong score of 93/4 in their shortened innings, forcing Pakistan to chase at a high run rate. With rain delays impacting the game, both teams focused on hitting boundaries to maximize the limited opportunities.
Australia’s T20 squad is missing key players such as Mitchell Marsh, Travis Head, Mitchell Starc, and Josh Hazlewood. In their absence, Inglis took the lead, guiding the team to a competitive score despite a rain-interrupted game.
This series follows Pakistan’s historic ODI win over Australia, where they claimed a 2-1 series victory – their first ODI series win against Australia in 22 years.
