Lightning and storms have delayed the toss at the Gabba's T20 International. -AAP Image
Lightning and constant rain have delayed the toss and left Australia's Twenty20 series opener against Pakistan at the Gabba in peril.
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Dark clouds and distant lightning pushed back Thursday's toss in Brisbane, before heavy rain set in at the venue to cast doubt over the prospect of any play.
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.Â
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