Australia vs Pakistan 2026 1st T20I Full Commentary

Mahli Beardman to Mohammad Nawaz. Reverse Swing-Out full toss, off stump on the front foot driving, in the air under control to extra cover for 1 run, fielded by Owen. That concludes Pakistan's innings, as they set a competitive total on the board. Despite the early setback of losing Sahibzada Farhan on the very first delivery, Saim Ayub provided a blistering start alongside Salman Ali Agha. For Australia, Adam Zampa was the standout performer, delivering a superb spell and claiming four wickets. Stay tuned as we bring you the run chase shortly.

Mahli Beardman to Mohammad Nawaz. Reverse Swing-Out half volley, to leg on the front foot Slog, inside edge to mid wicket for 1 run.

Xavier Bartlett to Mohammad Nawaz. Reverse Swing-Out length ball, middle stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Green.

Xavier Bartlett to Shadab Khan. Off cutter back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, bottom edge to short third man for 1 run, fielded by Zampa.

Xavier Bartlett to Mohammad Nawaz. Off cutter short, down leg side on the back foot pulling, to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Green.

Adam Zampa to Mohammad Nawaz. Leg spinner length ball, off stump on the front foot slog sweeping, mis-timed to long on for 1 run, fielded by Beardman.

Adam Zampa to Usman Khan. Leg spinner half volley, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Green.

Adam Zampa to Mohammad Nawaz. Leg spinner length ball, to leg on the back foot working, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to mid on for 1 run, fielded by Bartlett.

Mahli Beardman to Mohammad Nawaz. Short, down leg side on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep backward square leg for 1 run, fielded by Renshaw.

Mahli Beardman to Usman Khan. Reverse Swing-In half volley, outside off stump backing away cutting, well timed in the air under control to deep backward point for 1 run, fielded by Renshaw.

Mahli Beardman to Mohammad Nawaz. Off cutter short, wide down leg side on the back foot pulling, in the air under control to fine leg for 1 run, fielded by Zampa.

Mahli Beardman to Usman Khan. Back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, bottom edge to short third man for 1 run, fielded by Zampa.

Xavier Bartlett to Usman Khan. Off cutter back of a length, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, in the air under control to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Renshaw.

Xavier Bartlett to Mohammad Nawaz. Reverse Swing-Out length ball, down leg side on the front foot working, in the air under control to mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Owen.

Salman Ali Mirza to Xavier Bartlett. Full toss, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to mid off for 1 run, dropped catch by Mirza, fielded by Azam. That is the end of the match with Pakistan winning the match by 22 runs. Cameroon Green top-scored with 36 runs, but was not enough to chase down the target as the Australian batters couldn't go on to play a match winning innings. Xavier Bartlett also contributed 34 runs to his name late on. For Pakistan, Abrar Ahmed and Saim Ayub picked up two wickets each in what was a very good performance from the bowling unit. It was a splendid performance from Pakistan to take an early lead in this series. Saim Ayub is the Player of the Match for his all-round performance.

Salman Ali Mirza to Adam Zampa. Off cutter length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, in the air under control to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Farhan.

Salman Ali Mirza to Xavier Bartlett. Full toss, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep backward point for 1 run, fielded by Farhan.

Shaheen Afridi to Xavier Bartlett. Length ball, middle stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed to long on for 1 run, fielded by Nawaz.

Shaheen Afridi to Adam Zampa. Length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Khan.

Shaheen Afridi to Xavier Bartlett. Yorker, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to mid on for 1 run, fielded by Khan.

Shaheen Afridi to Adam Zampa. Length ball, outside off stump on the back foot Steer, to backward point for 1 run, mis-fielded by Zaman, fielded by Mirza.

Shaheen Afridi to Xavier Bartlett. Half volley, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed to long on for 1 run, fielded by Nawaz.

Abrar Ahmed to Xavier Bartlett. Googly length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Ayub.

Mohammad Nawaz to Adam Zampa. Stock length ball, off stump on the back foot working, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to mid on for 1 run, fielded by Mirza.

Mohammad Nawaz to Xavier Bartlett. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Mirza.

Mohammad Nawaz to Adam Zampa. Stock length ball, outside off stump down the track driving, to deep cover for 1 run, fielded by Afridi.

Mohammad Nawaz to Xavier Bartlett. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot pulling, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to deep mid wicket for 1 run, fielded by Ayub.

Abrar Ahmed to Xavier Bartlett. Leg spinner length ball, outside off stump on the front foot driving, to long on for 1 run, fielded by Zaman.