Brisbane: Following their defeat by Australia in the first T20I match, Pakistan's captain, Mohammad Rizwan, expressed his team's efforts with the bat.
The Pakistani batsmen faced a formidable challenge from the Australian bowling attack, with the top and middle order struggling to score runs.
During the post-match presentation, Rizwan noted that the first T20I match was progressing at a rapid pace. He also commended Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell for his exceptional performance in the first inning.
"In matches of this nature, it's difficult to make any significant statements. The pace of the game was quite high, and we did our best with the bat. Maxwell's performance was outstanding not just in this match but also in recent years," Rizwan stated.
Regarding the match, the first T20I at Brisbane was prematurely ended due to rain. Pakistan won the toss and chose to bat first. Australia managed to score 93/4 in seven overs, with Maxwell (43 runs from 19 balls, including five boundaries and three sixes) and Marcus Stoinis (21 runs from seven balls, with two fours and a six) standing out with their batting.
Abbas Afridi was the standout bowler for Pakistan, taking two wickets, while Haris Rauf and Naseem Shah each claimed a wicket.
In the chase, Abbas Afridi (20 runs from 10 balls, including two fours and a six), Haseebullah Khan (12 runs from eight balls, including a six and a four), and Shaheen Afridi (11 runs from six balls, including a six) were the leading batsmen for Pakistan, with the rest of the team unable to display their form in the second inning.
Xavier Bartlett and Nathan Ellis were the most effective bowlers for Australia, each taking three wickets, with Adam Zampa achieving two wickets in his single-over spell.
With the 29-run victory at The Gabba, Australia secured a 1-0 lead in the three-match T20I series.
