Pakistan began their T20I series against Australia with a 22-run win in the first match, powered by standout performances from Saim Ayub and Abrar Ahmed. Pakistan came out swinging in the series opener at Gaddafi Stadium, beating Australia by 22 runs and grabbing a 1-0 lead in the T20I series. The crowd got everything—fireworks from Saim Ayub at the top, then a spinning clinic from Abrar Ahmed. Saim Ayub, not content with just batting heroics, took both openers out with the ball and ended up with 2 for 29. Then came Abrar Ahmed.