Australia vs Pakistan 1st T20I, LIVE Score: Toss Delayed By Rain in Brisbane.

The hosts are ready to take on Pakistan for the first match of three-match T20I series at the Gabba in Brisbane but the toss has been delayed due to rain. The highly awaited match will be Australia, led by Jos Inglis against Pakistan, captained by Mohammad Rizwan Fans will have to wait a bit longer for action as rain has played spoiled sport and pushed the start time of the match ahead of the scheduled 1:30 PM IST start.

A Clash of Titans

The series follows up on the heels of Pakistan marking their first ODI series win in Australia in 22 years. Pakistan confidence is surely inflated with this win and they will hope to carry on that form in the T20I format.

That said, Australia won't be easy to recover against. Some freshness in the T20I side compared to the ODI squad, but the onus remains on the home team to bounce back. Australia was in trouble against Pakistan's seam attack during the ODI series, and them entering T20I cricket will put the Australian batsmen on their toes.

How Pakistan Batted

With Rizwan and Babar Azam at the helm, Pakistan’s batting has held up reasonably well to the pace and bounce of Australian wickets but the big question will be whether they take more risks at the top. The T20 format has proven that taking risks may be key to success, and both batsmen have received heavy criticism for their slow starts.

Conversely, Australia will enter the match with an attacking mindset, again typical of T20. Being heavyweights of the limited-overs format, their batting charge led by David Warner and Glenn Maxwell will try to take Pakistan on from ball one.

The Key Contest

That battle between the firepower of Australia and the orderliness of Pakistan’s seam bowlers will be the centerpiece of this match. Australian batsmen will have to acclimatise in Gabba while Pakistan can hope their bowlers replicate them ODI series success.

The teams will want to get out there as soon as possible after the rain delay adds a layer of unpredictability. The excitement is bound to get ramped up in case the weather gods clear up for finally allowed this T20I clash between two top sides to come on stage.

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Australia vs Pakistan 1st T20 Live Scorecard: Both teams will be eyeing a winning start to the series. Just as well, the action is going to be insane and with the weather now in play, winning the toss can prove very critical for setting up this contest.

Stay tuned below for live score and match updates as rain continues to hold up the start of the match.

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