Lightning, rain delay T20 series opener at the Gabba

A minimum of five overs per side is required to constitute a game.

Pakistan arrived full of confidence after back-to-back thumpings of Australia clinched their one-day international series 2-1.

Wicketkeeper Josh Inglis is set to captain Australia, who are without a host of stars ahead of the Test series against India starting next Friday.

Games in Sydney on Saturday, and Hobart on Monday will follow the Brisbane clash.