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.

BRISBANE: A dominant Australia inflicted a 29-run defeat on Pakistan in the rain-hit first T20I of the three-match series at The Gabba on Thursday. The Men in Green only managed to score 64/9

Brisbane boy Xavier Bartlett starred with three wickets for just 13 runs in his two overs, while Nathan Ellis also picked up three wickets, giving away just nine runs