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.

The highly anticipated T20 series opener between Pakistan and Australia is set for today under the threat of rain.

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

Glenn Maxwell produces a cracking cameo after storms cleared in Brisbane to allow Australia to win a seven-over slog in the T20 opener against Pakistan.

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.

Australia prevailed in the rain-affected opening T20 against Pakistan in Brisbane on Thursday, securing a 29-run win in a seven over contest. Aussie all-rounder Glenn Maxwell smashed 43 from just 19 balls as the hosts raced to 93-4.

Australia only had seven overs to work with on Thursday evening, but they made the most of them. Lightning in Brisbane saw the T20I opener against Pakistan delayed by two and a half hours. Both teams were then given seven overs each – with two Powerplay overs – at the Gabba,

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.