First T20 match: Pakistan decides to bowl first with limited overs

The first match of the three-match T20 series between Australia and Pakistan has begun after a delayed toss, with Pakistan deciding to bowl first against the Kangaroos.

According to a report by The Express Tribune earlier, the toss for the opening T20I of the series was delayed due to persistent rain, with light drizzle falling in the area since last night. However, the latest update confirmed that both teams eventually went out for the toss.

Pakistani captain Mohammad Rizwan won the toss and invited Australia to bat first. Due to the rain delay and limited time, both teams will now play a 7-over match, which is a concern for cricket fans eagerly awaiting this exciting game.

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.