The opening T20I of the three-match series between Pakistan and Australia at The Gabba has been delayed due to persistent rain. Light drizzle has been falling since the previous night, and further showers are expected throughout the day, causing uncertainty about the match’s start time.
The Australian Bureau of Meteorology has predicted more rain starting at 1:00 PM Pakistan Standard Time (PST), casting doubts on when play can begin. The pitch remains covered, and dark clouds loom over the stadium, leaving both teams and fans eagerly waiting for an improvement in the weather.
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Historically, Pakistan has a slight advantage over Australia in T20Is, having won 13 of their 25 encounters, while Australia has secured 11 wins, with one match ending in no result.
Both teams are looking to make a strong start to the series, but for now, the weather remains the deciding factor. Fans are hopeful that conditions will improve soon.
Squads:
- Pakistan: Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, Agha Salman, Usman Khan, Haseebullah Khan, Sahibzada Farhan, Abbas Afridi, Sufiyan Muqeem, Jahandad Khan, Omair Yousuf, Irfan Khan, Arafat Minhas.
- Australia: Tim David, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Josh Inglis, Aaron Hardie, Cooper Connolly, Mathew Short, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Sean Abbott, Spencer Johnson, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Xavier Bartlett.
