The first T20I between Pakistan and Australia is facing further delays because of lightning near the ground in Brisbane.

The toss for the opening T20I of the three-match series between Pakistan and Australia has been delayed due to persistent rain at The Gabba on Thursday. Light drizzle has been falling in the area since last night, with more rain expected throughout the day, further complicating the situation.

The highly anticipated T20 series opener between Pakistan and Australia is set for today under the threat of rain.

The first T20 of three-match series between Pakistan and Australia will be played in Brisbane today. The match will start at 1pm Pakistan Standard Time. Earlier, Pakistan has won the three-match One Day International series against Australia.

The match will be played with revised playing contidions. The powerplay will be of two overs and it will be a seven over a side game. Two bowlers can bowl a maximum of two overs

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Pakistan were restricted to a score of 64/9 after Glenn Maxwell blasted Australia to a score of 93/4 in 7 overs

Australia only had seven overs to work with on Thursday evening, but they made the most of them. Lightning in Brisbane saw the T20I opener against Pakistan delayed by two and a half hours. Both teams were then given seven overs each – with two Powerplay overs – at the Gabba,