Australia defeated Pakistan by 29 runs in a rain-shortened seven-over match, marking the first T20I of their series. Glenn Maxwell, after a series of low scores, led Australia with an explosive 43 off 19 balls, helping the team to a total of 93-4, and surpassing the 10,000-run milestone in T20 cricket as the third Australian to achieve this feat. The Australian bowlers, particularly Nathan Ellis and Xavier Bartlett, dismantled Pakistan's batting lineup, restricting them to 64-9. Despite recent ODI successes in Australia, Pakistan struggled in this format, with early dismissals of key players like captain Mohammad Rizwan and Babar Azam. The series continues with matches scheduled in Sydney and Hobart.