Glenn Maxwell’s robust 43 runs off 19 balls has helped Australia thump Pakistan by 29 runs in a rain-shortened first Twenty20 in Brisbane.

Glenn Maxwell produces a cracking cameo after storms cleared in Brisbane to allow Australia to win a seven-over slog in the T20 opener against Pakistan.

An explosive knock from Glenn Maxwell has guided Australia to a badly needed 29-run win over Pakistan in Thursday night’s opening Twenty20 International.

Australia will look to seal the series against Pakistan in the 2nd T20I at the iconic SCG with rain once again threatening to play spoilsport

Xavier Bartlett and Nathan Ellis led Australia to a 29-run win over Pakistan in the 1st T20I at The Gabba, with rain reducing the game to seven overs. Glenn Maxwell's explosive innings helped set a competitive target,

Australia all-rounder Glenn Maxwell went berserk in the first T20I against Pakistan played at the Gabba in Brisbane. He played a brilliant knock in the seven-over per side affair while batting at number three and achieved a huge career milestone.

Australia's backup pace attack shone in a rain-shortened T20 match, defeating Pakistan by 29 runs. Glenn Maxwell's 43 off 19 balls helped post 93-4. Pakistan's chase faltered early, ending at 64-9, with Nathan Ellis and Xavier Bartlett delivering key performances.

Maxwell powered Australia to 93-4 and Pakistan reached only 64-9 after slumping to 16-5 inside the first 15 balls. Nathan Ellis (3-9) and Xavier Bartlett (3-13) ran through the top order before No. 8 batter Abbas Afridi´s unbeaten 20.