Fri Nov 15 04:08:53 UTC 2024: ## Australia Clinches Thrilling Seven-Over Thriller Against Pakistan in Brisbane
**Brisbane, Australia:** Australia secured a dramatic 29-run victory over Pakistan in the first T20I at the Gabba, taking a 1-0 lead in the series. The match, severely curtailed by heavy rains and lightning, was reduced to a seven-over-a-side affair, offering a thrilling spectacle for the limited number of spectators present.
Batting first, Australia amassed a respectable 93/4 in their allotted seven overs, with Glenn Maxwell top-scoring with a blistering 19-ball 43, laced with four fours and three sixes. Maxwell’s innings saw him cross the 10,000-run milestone in T20 cricket, making him the 16th player and third Australian to achieve this feat. Pakistan’s bowling attack, led by Abbas Afridi (2 wickets), struggled to contain the Australian onslaught.
However, the game took a dramatic turn in the chase as Australia’s bowlers ripped through the Pakistan batting lineup. Xavier Bartlett and Nathan Ellis were the architects of Pakistan’s downfall, each claiming three wickets. Pakistan was reduced to a perilous 16/5 in the third over, with no batsman able to get going. The visitors were ultimately bundled out for 64/9, losing the match by a comfortable 29 runs.
The victory showcased the strength of Australia’s bowling attack, particularly Bartlett and Ellis, who demonstrated their ability to make early inroads and put immense pressure on the opposition. The second T20I in Sydney is scheduled for Sunday, with the series eagerly anticipated by cricket fans worldwide.
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