Thu Nov 14 10:51:21 UTC 2024: ## Australia Races to 45/2 After Explosive Start in 1st T20 Against Pakistan
**Brisbane, Australia:** Australia made a blistering start to the first T20 of the 3-match series against Pakistan, reaching 45/2 after 4 overs at the Brisbane Cricket Ground.
Glen Maxwell, the Australian batting star, was the driving force behind the early surge. He smashed three sixes and a four in his quickfire 24 off just 11 balls.
The Australian innings began with a bang, with opener Jake Frazer-Macgirk hitting two boundaries in the first over. However, he fell to a catch by Babar Azam off Shaheen Afridi’s bowling, leaving Australia at 9/1.
Matthew Short then joined Maxwell at the crease, but he too fell victim to a brilliant catch by Babar Azam, this time off Harris Rauf’s bowling. The score was 36/2 after three overs.
Maxwell continued his rampage in the fourth over, hitting another two sixes and a four to leave Australia comfortably placed at 45/2.
Tim David, who joined Maxwell after Short’s dismissal, was yet to open his account after five balls faced.
Pakistan’s bowling attack, led by Afridi and Rauf, was struggling to contain the Australian batters. The pace bowlers will be looking to make a comeback and rein in the powerful Australian batting line-up.
The match is still in its early stages, and it remains to be seen whether Australia can maintain their momentum and post a challenging total.
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