Pakistan vs Australia 1st T20I has been reduced to 7 overs a side after persistent rain ruined the start of the three-match series.

Pakistan's pacers, especially Shaheen Afridi and Haris Rauf, were instrumental in the ODI series, and they will be pivotal in the T20Is, likely thriv

The toss for the opening T20I of the three-match series between Pakistan and Australia has been delayed due to persistent rain at The Gabba on Thursday. Light drizzle has been falling in the area since last night, with more rain expected throughout the day, further complicating the situation.

Pakistan won the toss and elected to bowl first in the opening T20I game against Australia in Brisbane. The former captain Babar Azam created a massive T20I record without facing a ball at Brisbane Cricket Ground on Thursday.

Pakistan won the toss and elected to field in the first T20I of the three-match series against Australia at The Gabba Stadium in Brisbane on Thursday.The fixture has been reduced to seven overs

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"We are going to bowl first because of the conditions. We will try to use the new ball, the guys are bowling well," Rizwan said at the toss

Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan has won the toss and opted to bowl first in the rain-curtailed 7-over match at the Gabba, Brisbane.

No Respite from Bad Weather yet! Catch live updates of the 1st T20I between Australia and Pakistan from The Gabba, Brisbane. Follow AUS vs PAK live scores, player highlights, and match insights as the

The Australia vs Pakistan first T20I was scheduled for a 1:30 PM IST start. But lighting and overcast weather conditions delayed toss in Brisbane. Pakistan have recently won the ODI series against Australia 2-1.