Australia and Pakistan are now all set to take on each other in the T20I series after fighting it out in the three-match ODI series. Aussies suffered a shock defeat in the ODIs as Pakistan clinched their first series victory on Australian soil since 2002.
Focus now shifts to the T20Is and the first AUS vs PAK T20I is scheduled to take place on Thursday (November 14) at the Gabba in Brisbane. As Pakistan and Australia gear up for the first game of the three-match series, here are the pitch report and the weather report.
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AUS vs PAK Weather Report And Pitch Report Of the Gabba, Brisbane – 1st T20I, Pakistan tour of Australia 2024
AUS vs PAK Weather Report Of Brisbane:
Rain could make its presence felt during the 1st AUS vs PAK T20I in Brisbane. Brisbane faced heavy rain and storm on Wednesday (November 13) and there is a prediction for rain on the match day as well. While the first half of the day will be sunny, there is a forecast of rain from 1 PM onward.
With the game to begin at 6 PM local time, the start could be delayed due to rain or a wet outfield, the chances of rain are very low after 6 PM.
AUS vs PAK Pitch report:
Here are the stats of the Gabba, Brisbane:
| Matches Played | 10 |
| Matches Won by Home Side | 6 (60.00%) |
| Matches Won by Touring Side | 1 (10.00%) |
| Matches Won by Neutral Side | 3 (30.00%) |
| Matches Won Batting First | 7 (70.00%) |
| Matches Won Batting Second | 3 (30.00%) |
| Matches Won Winning Toss | 4 (40.00%) |
| Matches Won Losing Toss | 6 (60.00%) |
| Matches Tied | 0 (0.00%) |
| Matches with No Result | 0 (0.00%) |
| Highest Team Innings | 209/3 (Australia) |
| Lowest Team Innings | 114 (South Africa) |
| Highest Run Chase Achieved | 161/4 (Australia) |
| Average Runs per Wicket | 24.61 |
| Average Runs per Over | 8.23 |
| Average Score Batting First | 166 |
Gabba is known for offering ample pace and bounce to the bowlers. Fast bowlers from both sides will be eager to bowl at the venue. With chances of rain around, the overcast conditions will make the conditions more favorable for pacers.
Average first innings total at the venue is 166 and the Gabba has hosted 10 T20Is so far. Of the 10 games, teams batting first have won 7 while teams batting second have won only three.
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Conclusion
With conditions likely to be overcast for the 1st AUS vs PAK T20I, the fast bowlers could have a big say in the game. Team batting first is likely to have a tough time dealing with the Pacers. Prediction for the night is very promising and even if the start of the game is delayed by rain, a washout is highly unlikely.
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