Welcome to live coverage of the first T20I between Australia and Pakistan, held at The Gabba in Brisbane on Thursday, November 14. With Australia gearing up for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, some top stars are missing from the lineup. Meanwhile, Pakistan, led by newly appointed T20I skipper Mohammad Rizwan, will look to build on their recent ODI success. Can Rizwan and his team carry that momentum into the T20 format? Follow along for live scores and updates from the Australia vs. Pakistan first T20I match right here!
The covers remain in place at the Gabba, with ongoing lightning in the area. Accu Weather reports a 39% chance of thunderstorms and a 65% chance of rain, putting the match at serious risk of interruption.
After a historic ODI series win in Australia for the first time in 22 years, Pakistan now aims for a rare double as they take on Australia in the first T20I at the Gabba in Brisbane on Thursday. Pakistan, however, faces a formidable challenge, as they have yet to secure a T20 victory against Australia on Australian soil.
Australia, meanwhile, is missing some key players: Travis Head and regular captain Mitchell Marsh, both of whom are preparing for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India. Cooper Connolly will also be absent after suffering a hand injury during the Perth ODI, adding to Australia’s lineup adjustments for the series.
AUS vs PAK 1st T20I Live Score: Official Update
The latest update from the Gabba confirms that the toss has been delayed due to lightning. As of 5:40 PM local time, conditions are under close watch. The cut-off for a five-over game stands at 8:29 PM, so there’s still a window for play if the weather improves in time. Stay tuned for further updates on the weather situation.
Australia squad table for the 1st T20I match:
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
| Matthew Short | Batter |
| Jake Fraser-McGurk | Batter |
| Josh Inglis (w/c) | Wicketkeeper/Batter |
| Marcus Stoinis | All-rounder |
| Tim David | Batter |
| Glenn Maxwell | All-rounder |
| Aaron Hardie | All-rounder |
| Sean Abbott | Bowler |
| Adam Zampa | Bowler |
| Xavier Bartlett | Bowler |
| Nathan Ellis | Bowler |
| Josh Philippe | Wicketkeeper/Batter |
| Spencer Johnson | Bowler |
Pakistan squad table for the 1st T20I match:
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
| Mohammad Rizwan (w/c) | Wicketkeeper/Batter |
| Babar Azam | Batter |
| Arafat Minhas | All-rounder |
| Omair Yousuf | Batter |
| Haseebullah Khan | Batter |
| Irfan Khan | Batter |
| Usman Khan | Batter |
| Agha Salman | All-rounder |
| Shaheen Afridi | Bowler |
| Naseem Shah | Bowler |
| Haris Rauf | Bowler |
| Jahandad Khan | Bowler |
| Sahibzada Farhan | Batter |
| Abbas Afridi | Bowler |
| Sufiyan Muqeem | Bowler |
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