Pakistan vs Australia 1st T20I has been reduced to 7 overs a side after persistent rain ruined the start of the three-match series.

The toss for the opening T20I of the three-match series between Pakistan and Australia has been delayed due to persistent rain at The Gabba on Thursday. Light drizzle has been falling in the area since last night, with more rain expected throughout the day, further complicating the situation.

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The first T20I between Pakistan and Australia is facing further delays because of lightning near the ground in Brisbane.

Pakistan's pacers, especially Shaheen Afridi and Haris Rauf, were instrumental in the ODI series, and they will be pivotal in the T20Is, likely thriv

Australia have won the first T20I against Pakistan by 29 runs in what was a 7-over contest at The Gabba, Brisbane. Once the rain stopped, the umpires announced a 7-over match and Australia coming out all guns blazing, Riding on Glenn Maxwell's 43, the hosts posted 93/4. In response, Pakistan could only manage 64 runs for 9 wickets in 7 overs.

Pakistan won the toss and elected to field in the first T20I of the three-match series against Australia at The Gabba Stadium in Brisbane on Thursday.The fixture has been reduced to seven overs

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The Pakistanis break off from their huddle and run out and some of them seem a little surprised by the fire and smoke that are going off either side of them, part of the attractions at the Gabba for these T20 games.