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

Veteran batter Glenn Maxwell returned to form before quicks Xavier Bartlett and Nathan Ellis claimed three wickets apiece as Australia downed Pakistan by 29 runs in a

Australia won by 29 runs in the opening T20 of the three-match series against Pakistan. The match, played on Thursday, November 14, was disrupted by rain, which led both teams' batsmen to go for sixes on almost every delivery.

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

In a T20 International matchup at the Brisbane Cricket Ground, Australia edged out Pakistan in a rain-shortened match on Thursday, Nov. 14.Read More: 5 Must-See Sports Events Coming to Abu Dhabi Australia came to bat first and scored 93 runs in seven overs with four out.

FOUR! Off the outside edge! Maxwell really won't care how they come! Outside off. Maxwell swings but it flies off the outside edge and goes down to the third man fence. Australia vs Pakistan Live Score: Australia Tim David 3 (5) Glenn Maxwell 24 (11) Pakistan Shaheen Afridi 0/25 (2) Australia vs Pakistan Live Score: SIX!

After a long wait, the rain finally stops as it will be a seven-over game in Brisbane. Pakistan have won the toss and opt to field first at the Gabba. Pakistan have recently won the ODI series against Australia 2-1.