Glenn Maxwell’s robust 43 runs off 19 balls has helped Australia thump Pakistan by 29 runs in a rain-shortened first Twenty20 in Brisbane.

Glenn Maxwell blasted a 19-ball 43, coupled with three wickets each from Xavier Bartlett and Nathan Ellis, as Australia defeated Pakistan 29 runs in a rain-marred game in Brisbane.

Brisbane boy Xavier Bartlett starred with three wickets for just 13 runs in his two overs, while Nathan Ellis also picked up three wickets, giving away just nine runs