Sat Nov 16 12:35:56 UTC 2024: ## Australia Wins Rain-Curtailed T20 Opener Against Pakistan
**Lahore, Pakistan:** Australia snatched a convincing victory over Pakistan in the rain-affected opening T20I of their series. Due to persistent showers, the match was reduced to a seven-overs-a-side contest. Glen Maxwell’s explosive 43 runs off just 19 balls spearheaded Australia’s win.
Chasing Australia’s 94/4, Pakistan crumbled under pressure, managing only 64/9. Maxwell, who had previously struggled in the ODI series, reached a personal milestone, scoring his 10,000th T20 run. His innings included three sixes and five fours. Marcus Stoinis further boosted the Australian total with a quickfire 21 off seven balls.
Pakistan’s top order collapsed spectacularly, losing six wickets for just 24 runs in 3.2 overs. While late-innings contributions from Haseebullah Khan (12), Abbas Afridi (20), and Shaheen Afridi (11) prevented a complete rout, Pakistan ultimately fell short by 29 runs. The victory marks a strong start for Australia in the T20 series after losing the preceding ODI series.
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