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.

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.

All our updates as Australia register a 29-run win over Pakistan in the rain-affected first T20 match in Brisbane.

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

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.

It was a shortened game at the Gabba, and Australia made short work of it. After persistent rain and lightning delayed the start by nearly three hours and reduced the game to a se

SIX! Valiant effort from Nathan Ellis but that was always going over the ropes. Australia vs Pakistan Live Score: FOUR! Some clean ball striking