Australia defeated Pakistan by 29 runs in the 94 runs target in the first T20 game. Australia made 94 runs in seven overs and gave 94 runs target to Pakistan in the first T20 match played in Brisbane.
Pakistan: (7 ov) 64/9
Australia: (7 ov) 93/4
Batters: Marcus Stoinis, Tim David
Bowler: Abbas Afridi, Harris Rauf, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah
Pakistan won the toss and opted to field first against Australia.
It will be a seven-over game starting at 8.20pm. Two over powerplay. Two bowlers can bowl two overs and three can bowl one.
The umpires walk out with umbrellas to chat with the head groundsman. The crowd that is still here let out a roar.
The covers are coming off. We may get a start. The teams have started warming up. Toss is at 8.05pm and play to start at 8.20pm. There's a big roar as the square cover comes off.
Although the match was scheduled to begin on time, dark skies and an intense thunderstorm just before the toss hindered proceedings.
Australia: Jake Fraser-McGurk, Matt Short, Josh Inglis (c/wk), Glenn Maxwell, Tim David, Marcus Stoinis, Aaron Hardie, Xavier Bartlett, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Spencer Johnson
Fans, both at the stadium and nearby, have reported loud thunder and lightning close to the ground. Frank Zane, a local, commented, "That was the loudest thunderclap I've ever heard... the sky over the Gabba is all dark. Sadly, I don’t see a lot of cricket on the cards tonight."
Ground staff are currently monitoring weather updates, with heavy rain expected to continue through the evening. The latest possible start time for a reduced five-over game has been suggested as 8:30 pm local time. However, locals like Jack, tracking the weather radar, suggest the storm may linger around Brisbane for some time.
Fans are hopeful for a shortened game but understand that weather conditions might prevent any play tonight. As of now, the Gabba remains covered, and the possibility of a delayed toss still looms.
The Pakistan tour of Australia may kick off later than anticipated if the weather clears, but until then, fans and players alike will have to wait and watch the skies.
