The toss for the opening T20I in the three-match series between Pakistan and Australia has been delayed due to persistent rain at The Gabba in Brisbane on Thursday. Light drizzle has been falling since last night, and with forecasts indicating more rain throughout the day, the situation remains uncertain.
The pitch remains under covers, with dark clouds looming over the stadium. The Australian Bureau of Meteorology has predicted further showers starting at 1:00 PM Pakistan Standard Time (PST), putting the scheduled start of the match in doubt.
Both teams and their fans are anxiously waiting for a break in the weather to allow the match to begin. Historically, Pakistan has a slight edge over Australia in T20I matches, having won 13 of their 25 encounters. Australia has secured victory in 11 matches, while one match ended with no result.
The outcome of today’s game will depend heavily on the weather, with both teams eager to set the tone for the series. Fans hope for an improvement in conditions to allow the much-anticipated match to take place.
Squads
Pakistan Squad: Arafat Minhas, Babar Azam, Omair Yousuf, Irfan Khan, Agha Salman, Jahandad Khan, Haseebullah Khan, Mohammad Rizwan, Sahibzada Farhan, Usman Khan, Haris Rauf, Abbas Afridi, Naseem Shah, Shaheen Afridi, Sufiyan Muqeem.
Australia Squad: Tim David, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Mathew Short, Cooper Connolly, Aaron Hardie, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Sean Abbott, Josh Inglis, Xavier Bartlett, Spencer Johnson, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa.
