Glenn Maxwell's robust 43 off 19 balls helped Australia thump Pakistan by 29 runs in a rain-shortened first Twenty20 on Thursday. Maxwell powered Australia to 93-4 and Pakistan reached only 64-9 after slumping to 16-5 inside the first 15 balls.

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.