AUS vs PAK | Big Show Maxwell roars as Australia dominate Pakistan in rain-affected encounter
Australia beat Pakistan by 29 runs in the first T20I at the Gabba. The match was reduced to a seven-over game due to rain as Australia put up a brilliant 93/4, courtesy of Glenn Maxwell’s 43 off 19 while Pakistan’s chase faltered due to their poor shot selection and no substantial partnership.
Pakistan's batting began on a shaky note as opener Sahibzada Farhan fell to Spencer Johnson in the first over. The struggles continued for the visitors when Xavier Bartlett dismissed Mohammad Rizwan in the following over. With Usman Khan also departing without making an impact, Pakistan found themselves in trouble at 16/3 after just two overs. Babar Azam also fell victim to the pressure, trying to clear the boundary for a six but instead gifting his wicket away in the third over by Nathan Ellis. The Australian celebrations showed no signs of stopping as Ellis struck again in the same over, removing Irfan Khan. With Pakistan at a perilous 16/5 with half of their side back in the dugout, desperately hoped for some sort of revival. With 74 runs needed off the last four overs, all hopes rested on Haseebullah Khan and Salman Agha. However, Salman too fell short, departing in the fourth over and bringing Abbas Afridi to the crease. The momentum briefly shifted when Afridi hit a six and a four in the fifth over. With 47 runs required off the final two overs, the visitors' hopes of a comeback rested on the duo. But Nathan Ellis struck again, removing Haseebullah in the sixth over. With 41 runs needed off the last over, Australia had nearly sealed the win. Ultimately, Pakistan fell short, losing by 29 runs as Australia lead the three match series 1-0.
Maxi show!
'This is why people pay a lot of money to watch this guy bat'
— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau)
Easy win!
Congratulations Australia 🇦🇺 for the ezzzzzz win....!!!!
— BM (@BilalModi1)
Pct buahhahahahahhahahahahaha
Oops!
Tim David kinda lineup this is for Pakistan. Nothing to say!
— Sharon Solomon (@BSharan_6)
Nothing for today!
6 out 🤷
— AD Choudhary (@adchoudhray)
LOL!
David Warner trolling Pakistan 🗣:
— Zain Cric (@Zain_Cric)
"That's a nice shot over covers. Its a four here but 6 in pindi." 🤣🤣🤣🤣
He's kinda fun!
David Warner:
— walnuts (@alihameedkk)
Haseebullah ❌
Hezbolah ✅
No comments!
Pakistan cricket is back🤡
— Kiran Indian 🇮🇳 (@Kiran93941258)
Why late?
Normal day in Pakistan Cricket
— Karthick KR (@Karthick01988)
Going home!
What a Shit Show Pakistan Cricket Team.
— Fareeha Zaheer (@AlphaLadyo85)
No Planning, No strategy as if playing street cricket.
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