The Australian men’s cricket team faced the Pakistan national cricket team on November 14, 2024, at The Gabba in Brisbane for the first T20I of their three-match series.
What was supposed to be a 20-over match turned into a thrilling 7-over shootout because of rain, and Australia came out on top with a big 29-run victory.
Australia scored 93/4 in their 7 overs thanks to Glenn Maxwell’s explosive batting, and then their bowlers completely destroyed Pakistan’s chase, bowling them out for just 64/9. This was Pakistan’s nightmare performance – they lost 6 wickets for only 24 runs in the first four overs and never recovered.
This complete Australian men’s cricket team vs Pakistan national cricket team match scorecard shows every ball, every boundary, and every wicket that made this one of the most one-sided T20I matches you’ll ever see.
Match Overview: Rain Changes Everything
The Gabba in Brisbane was packed with fans excited for the first match of this T20I series. Pakistan won the toss and decided to bowl first, hoping to chase down whatever target Australia set. But nobody expected what happened next.
Heavy rain came to Brisbane, and the match officials had to reduce the game to just 7 overs per side. This meant both teams needed to attack from ball one – there was no time to settle in or play carefully.
For Australia, this format suited them perfectly. They had power hitters like Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, and Tim David who could score quickly.
For Pakistan, it meant their spinners like Abrar Ahmed wouldn’t get to bowl much, and their batsmen needed to fire immediately.
The match started at 7:00 PM local time under lights. The atmosphere was electric – Australian fans were loud, and the small group of Pakistan supporters hoped their team could pull off an upset.
Australia Innings: Maxwell’s Fireworks to 93/4
Australia batted first and showed exactly how to play in a 7-over match. They attacked from the very first ball and never stopped.
Powerplay Explosion (Overs 1-2): 33/1
Australia came out with serious intent. With only 7 overs to bat, every ball was precious.
Over 1 by Shaheen Afridi: Jake Fraser-McGurk and Matthew Short opened the batting. Fraser-McGurk immediately attacked, hitting boundaries. But Shaheen struck back – he got Fraser-McGurk caught for 8 runs from 4 balls. Australia were 12/1, but they didn’t slow down.
Over 2 by Naseem Shah: Glenn Maxwell walked in at number 3, and the game changed completely. He started hitting from his very first ball. Short also played aggressively from the other end. By the end of 2 overs, Australia had raced to 33/1, scoring at more than 16 runs per over.
Pakistan’s fast bowlers tried their best, but on this flat Gabba pitch with short boundaries, the ball was flying to all parts of the ground.
Middle Overs Mayhem (Overs 3-5): 36 more runs, 2 wickets
Over 3 by Abbas Afridi: Maxwell continued his assault. He hit a beautiful six over mid-wicket – the ball sailed into the crowd. Short was also finding boundaries regularly. Then disaster for Australia – Short got out for 18 runs from 13 balls, caught trying another big shot.
Over 4 by Haris Rauf: Tim David came in at number 4. Maxwell was now in full flow – he launched Rauf for another six, this time over long-on. David also started hitting boundaries. But then David fell too, caught for 5 runs from 2 balls. Australia were 51/2 after 4.2 overs.
Over 5 by Shaheen Afridi: Marcus Stoinis joined Maxwell. This was Pakistan’s best over – they gave away only 9 runs and got Maxwell out! Maxwell’s explosive innings ended at 43 runs from just 19 balls with 4 fours and 3 sixes. His strike rate was 226.31! But his job was done – he had taken Australia to 73/4 after 6 overs.
Final Over Boost (Over 6-7): 20 runs added
Over 6 by Abbas Afridi: This over was expensive. Stoinis and Tim David (the second Tim David, different from earlier) smashed Abbas all around the ground. The over went for 13 runs including a wide, and suddenly Australia were looking at a big total.
Over 7 by Naseem Shah: Stoinis finished the innings with power hitting. He remained not out on 21 runs from just 7 balls with 1 four and 2 sixes – an incredible strike rate of 300.00! Tim David supported him with 13 not out from 8 balls.
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- Final Score: Australia 93/4 in 7 overs
This was a huge total in a 7-over game. It meant Pakistan needed to score at 13.29 runs per over – possible in theory, but very difficult in practice, especially if they lost early wickets.
Australia Full Batting Scorecard
| Batsman | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate | How Out |
| Jake Fraser-McGurk | 8 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 200.00 | caught |
| Matthew Short | 18 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 138.46 | caught |
| Glenn Maxwell | 43 | 19 | 4 | 3 | 226.31 | caught |
| Tim David | 5 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 250.00 | caught |
| Marcus Stoinis | 21* | 7 | 1 | 2 | 300.00 | not out |
| Tim David | 13* | 8 | 2 | 0 | 162.50 | not out |
| Extras | 5 | — | — | — | — | (2 lb, 3 wd) |
| Total | 93/4 | 7.0 | 10 | 7 | 13.29 | — |
Key Players:
- Glenn Maxwell: Man of the Match – 43 from 19 balls, strike rate 226
- Marcus Stoinis: Unbeaten 21 from 7 balls, strike rate 300
Pakistan Bowling Analysis
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy | Key Performance |
| Shaheen Afridi | 2 | 25 | 1 | 12.50 | Got Fraser-McGurk early |
| Naseem Shah | 2 | 37 | 1 | 18.50 | Expensive but got Maxwell |
| Haris Rauf | 1 | 13 | 1 | 13.00 | Got David cheaply |
| Abbas Afridi | 2 | 16 | 1 | 8.00 | Best economy rate |
All Pakistan bowlers went for more than 8 runs per over, showing how well Australia batted. In a 7-over game, there was no room for error, and Australian batsmen made them pay for every loose ball.
Pakistan Chase: Total Collapse to 64/9
Pakistan needed 94 runs to win from 7 overs. It was a tough target but not impossible if their top order fired. What happened instead was one of Pakistan’s worst batting performances in recent memory.
Powerplay Disaster (Overs 1-2): 16/3
Pakistan’s chase started terribly and never improved.
Over 1 by Spencer Johnson: Sahibzada Farhan and Mohammad Rizwan opened. Farhan tried to attack from ball one and got out immediately! He was caught for 8 runs from just 4 balls with 2 fours. Babar Azam came in at number 3 and also fell quickly, caught for just 3 runs from 2 balls. Pakistan were 8/2 after just 1 over!
Over 2 by Xavier Bartlett: Captain Mohammad Rizwan couldn’t survive either. He was caught behind for 0 runs from 2 balls. Usman Khan came and went – caught for 3 runs from 5 balls. Pakistan were 16/3 after 2 overs, and the game was already slipping away.
Complete Meltdown (Overs 3-5): Only 8 runs, 4 more wickets!
Over 3 by Nathan Ellis: Irfan Khan walked in with his team in deep trouble. He played a few balls but couldn’t score freely. Agha Salman came and immediately got out for 0 runs from 2 balls. Pakistan were 20/4 now.
Over 4 by Xavier Bartlett: Irfan Khan was run out in a mix-up for 4 runs. Pakistan were 24/6 after just 3.2 overs – they had lost 6 wickets for only 24 runs! This was a complete disaster.
Haseebullah Khan and Abbas Afridi now had to rebuild, but they needed 70 runs from less than 4 overs with only 4 wickets left.
Small Fightback (Overs 5-6): 28 runs
Over 5 by Spencer Johnson: Abbas Afridi decided to just swing at everything. He started hitting boundaries, and suddenly Pakistan had a tiny bit of hope. The over went for 18 runs – their best over of the innings.
Over 6 by Nathan Ellis: Afridi continued attacking. He hit more boundaries, showing he could bat better than all the batsmen who came before him. But Shaheen Afridi came and got out for 0, and Haseebullah was caught for 12 runs. Pakistan were 52/7 after 5.5 overs.
The End (Over 7): Last wickets fall
Over 7 by Adam Zampa: Abbas Afridi kept fighting, finishing with 20 runs from 10 balls – Pakistan’s top score. But Haseebullah Khan was out for 11 runs from 6 balls, and then Adam Zampa bowled Naseem Shah for a golden duck (0 runs from 1 ball).
- Final Score: Pakistan 64/9 in 7 overs
Australia won by 29 runs – a huge margin in such a short game. Pakistan never got close to the target, losing wickets too quickly and never building any partnership.
Pakistan Full Batting Scorecard
| Batsman | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate | How Out |
| Sahibzada Farhan | 8 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 200.00 | caught |
| Mohammad Rizwan (c & wk) | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | caught |
| Babar Azam | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 150.00 | caught |
| Usman Khan | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 60.00 | caught |
| Agha Salman | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | caught |
| Irfan Khan | 4 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 | run out |
| Haseebullah Khan | 12 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 150.00 | caught |
| Abbas Afridi | 20 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 200.00 | not out |
| Shaheen Afridi | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | bowled |
| Haseebullah Khan | 11 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 183.33 | caught |
| Naseem Shah | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | bowled |
| Extras | 2 | — | — | — | — | (2 lb) |
| Total | 64/9 | 7.0 | 7 | 1 | 9.14 | — |
- Top Scorer: Abbas Afridi with 20 runs – the only Pakistan batsman who looked comfortable.
Australia Bowling Dominance
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy | Best Performance |
| Xavier Bartlett | 2 | 13 | 3 | 6.50 | Destroyed top order |
| Nathan Ellis | 2 | 10 | 3 | 5.00 | Best economy |
| Spencer Johnson | 2 | 29 | 1 | 14.50 | Got early wicket |
| Adam Zampa | 1 | 11 | 2 | 11.00 | Finished the innings |
Xavier Bartlett and Nathan Ellis were brilliant, taking 3 wickets each and giving away very few runs. Their accurate bowling made it impossible for Pakistan’s batsmen to score freely.
Key Turning Points
- Maxwell’s Explosive 43: His 19-ball knock with 4 fours and 3 sixes gave Australia a total that looked impossible to chase. Without his innings, Australia might have scored only 70, which Pakistan could have chased.
- Pakistan’s First Over – 2 wickets lost: Losing Farhan and Babar in the very first over meant Pakistan was always behind. You cannot chase 94 in 7 overs if you lose 2 wickets in the first over.
- The 24/6 Collapse: When Pakistan reached 24/6 after just 3.2 overs, the match was effectively over. Losing 6 wickets for 24 runs is shocking in any format, but in a 7-over game it’s a disaster.
- Bartlett and Ellis’s Bowling: Both Australian bowlers bowled with perfect discipline, hitting good lengths and not giving any easy balls to hit. Their 6 wickets between them broke Pakistan’s back.
- Stoinis’s Finishing Power: His unbeaten 21 from 7 balls at the end pushed Australia past 90, making the target just too big for Pakistan in such a short game.
Historical Context: Australia vs Pakistan T20I Rivalry
This match was part of a long cricket rivalry between these two nations.
Overall T20I Record: Australia has generally dominated Pakistan in T20Is played in Australia. Pakistan struggles on Australian pitches which are faster and bouncier than what they play on at home in UAE or Pakistan.
Recent Meetings: Before this match, these teams had played many exciting T20Is:
- 2022 T20 World Cup: Pakistan beat Australia in a thriller
- 2019 Australia tour: Mixed results with both teams winning matches
- 2024 T20 World Cup: Their matches were always close and entertaining
What Makes This Rivalry Special:
- Contrasting styles: Australia plays aggressive cricket, Pakistan relies on spin and smart cricket
- Star players: Both teams have world-class players – Babar Azam, Rizwan for Pakistan; Maxwell, Stoinis, Zampa for Australia
- Unpredictability: Pakistan can beat anyone on their day, making every match exciting
Pakistan’s 2024 Australia Tour: This was the first match of a 3-match T20I series followed by 3 ODIs. Pakistan came to Australia hoping to win their first series there in many years. But this crushing defeat in the first T20I made their task much harder.
The Gabba Factor: Australia rarely loses at The Gabba in Brisbane. It’s considered their fortress ground. Pakistan knew this would be tough, but the rain reducing the match to 7 overs made it even harder for them.
What This Result Meant
For Australia, this 29-run victory gave them a 1-0 lead in the 3-match series. More importantly, it sent a strong message – Australia at home is very difficult to beat.
Glenn Maxwell showed he’s still one of the world’s most dangerous T20 batsmen, and the bowling attack looked sharp.
For Pakistan, this was a wake-up call. Their batting collapsed completely, with only Abbas Afridi showing any fight.
Captain Mohammad Rizwan got out for a duck, Babar Azam made only 3, and none of their experienced batsmen could handle the pressure. They needed to bounce back quickly in the next match in Sydney.
The rain-shortened format didn’t help Pakistan. Their strength is building partnerships and chasing gradually. In a 7-over game, you need to hit from ball one, and Pakistan’s batsmen couldn’t adjust to that pressure.
FAQs
What was the final score of Australia vs Pakistan 1st T20I in Brisbane?
Australia scored 93/4 in 7 overs and Pakistan managed only 64/9 in 7 overs. Australia won by 29 runs in this rain-shortened match at The Gabba, Brisbane on November 14, 2024.
Who was the Man of the Match in AUS vs PAK 1st T20I?
Glenn Maxwell won the Man of the Match award for his explosive innings of 43 runs from just 19 balls with 4 fours and 3 sixes at a strike rate of 226.31. His innings set up Australia’s winning total.
Why was the Australia vs Pakistan match only 7 overs?
Heavy rain in Brisbane forced match officials to reduce the game from the normal 20 overs per side to just 7 overs per side. This made it a super-fast shootout where both teams had to attack from the very first ball.
What was Pakistan’s biggest problem in this match?
Pakistan’s batting collapsed completely in the powerplay. They lost 6 wickets for just 24 runs in the first 3.2 overs, including their top batsmen Mohammad Rizwan (0), Babar Azam (3), and Usman Khan (3). You cannot win chasing 94 in 7 overs after such a terrible start.
Who were the best bowlers in the match?
For Australia, Xavier Bartlett (3 wickets for 13 runs) and Nathan Ellis (3 wickets for 10 runs) were outstanding. They destroyed Pakistan’s top order with accurate bowling and smart field placements. Their combined 6 wickets won the match for Australia.
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