No other batters could help Australia overhaul a not too big total on a sluggish Gaddafi stadium pitch. Saim Ayub played a blistering knock of 40 (22) while Salman scored 39 off 27 balls. Adam Zampa was accurate and deceptive and claimed four top-order scalps for 24 runs including Saim, Salman, Babar and Usman. Saim Ayub was adjudged Player of the Match for his all-round performance with the bat and ball. Pakistan will meet Australia in the second T20I of the series at the same venue on January 31 (Saturday) at 4 pm (PST).