Pakistan end eight-year drought against Australia, win 1st T20I by 22 runs to take 1-0 lead Pakistan won the first T20I against Australia by 22 runs as they defended 168 runs to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. Lahore:Pakistan defeated Australia in the first T20I of the three-match series by 22 runs to take a 1-0 lead. The hosts defended 168 runs as the trio of their spinners kept a leash on the run-scoring, restricting Australia. With this win, Pakistan ended the eight-year drought, having last beaten Australia back in October 2018. Australia could eventually post 146 runs in their 20 overs, falling 22 runs short in the series opener.