Australia Vs Pakistan: 1st T20I In Brisbane

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Post on Nov 14, 2024

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Aussies Stumble, Pakistan Soar in Brisbane Thriller

The first T20I between Australia and Pakistan in Brisbane was a rollercoaster ride, leaving fans on the edge of their seats until the very last ball. It was a game of two halves, with Pakistan dominating the first half and Australia rallying in the second.

The Green Shirts were on fire right from the start. They posted a mammoth 189/4 thanks to blistering knocks from Babar Azam (66 off 46) and Mohammad Rizwan (67 off 48). The Australians struggled to contain the Pakistani onslaught, with their bowling looking lackluster.

However, the Aussies fought back bravely in their chase. Aaron Finch (45 off 32) gave them a solid start, but the rest of the batters couldn't quite keep up. They fell short of the target by 19 runs, despite a valiant effort from Matthew Wade (41 off 22).

What went wrong for Australia? Well, their bowlers couldn't find their rhythm early on. The fielders dropped a couple of catches which didn't help either. On the other hand, Pakistan's bowlers were spot on. Shaheen Shah Afridi (3/38) was absolutely electric with the new ball, and Shadab Khan (2/22) was just as effective in the middle overs.

The result? A thrilling victory for Pakistan, putting them 1-0 up in the series. The Aussies will be looking to bounce back in the second T20I, but they've got a lot of work to do. This was a wake-up call for Australia, showcasing the strength of the Pakistan team.

It's all about the momentum now, and Pakistan is carrying it. Can they carry this form to the next game? We'll have to wait and see!