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

Veteran batter Glenn Maxwell returned to form before quicks Xavier Bartlett and Nathan Ellis claimed three wickets apiece as Australia downed Pakistan by 29 runs in a

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 won by 29 runs in the opening T20 of the three-match series against Pakistan. The match, played on Thursday, November 14, was disrupted by rain, which led both teams' batsmen to go for sixes on almost every delivery.

This ground is known to have a good drainage system but there isn't much it can do until it actually stops raining. Just about 40 minutes to go for the cutoff time for a 5-over match to set in. It is not looking good at all.

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.

Follow live score and latest updates of AUS vs PAK cricket match, in Brisbane. Summary Australia vs Pakistan Live Score 1st T20I: With plenty of regulars ruled out, AUS face PAK in the first T20I, in Brisbane on Thursday.