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 second T20 of three-match series between Pakistan and Australia will be played in Sydney on Saturday. The match will start one in the afternoon. Australia lead the series by 1-0.

Veteran batter Glenn Maxwell returned to form before quicks Xavier Bartlett and Nathan Ellis claimed three wickets apiece as Australia downed Pakistan by 29 runs in a

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.

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

The T20 series gets under way at the Gabba after Australia were stunned in the 50-over format. Join James Wallace for updates

In a T20 International matchup at the Brisbane Cricket Ground, Australia edged out Pakistan in a rain-shortened match on Thursday, Nov. 14.Read More: 5 Must-See Sports Events Coming to Abu Dhabi Australia came to bat first and scored 93 runs in seven overs with four out.

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