Brilliant pace bowling and Maxwell’s heroics led Australia to a commanding victory over Pakistan in the rain-affected first T20I here at The Gabba on Thursday.
While chasing a massive 94-run target in seven overs, Pakistan managed 64-9, losing by a margin of 29 runs.
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The visitors had a horrible start to the run-chase as they lost six wickets in 3.2 overs with only 24 runs on the board. None of the top six batters managed to reach the double figures.
Haseebullah Khan (12) and Abbas Afridi showed some resistance with a 23-run stand for the seventh wicket before the former fell prey to Nathan Ellis.
Adam Zampa bowled Shaheen Afridi and Naseem Shah off the final two balls to seal Australia’s victory. Abbas remained unbeaten on 20 off 10 which featured two fours and one sixes.
