'How are we going to deal with 50 overs?' - Waqar

Pakistan coach Waqar Younis has expressed his disappointment at the team's batting in the one-off Twenty20 against Australia, where they wobbled to 96 for 9 from their 20 overs. The Australians had little trouble chasing down the target in 14 overs with four wickets down and it gave them the perfect start to their UAE tour with the first of three ODIs to be played on Tuesday.

"Batting, we didn't really put enough runs on the board," Younis said. "Losing early wickets, it was not easy after that. And full credit to the Australians, they bowled well, they bowled to the plan and they came out good. I think there was nothing wrong with the pitch, it just spun a little more than usual."

"The major focus for us is how are we going to deal with 50 overs? We have to make sure that we bat 50 overs. It was disappointing what happened today."

Pakistan's debutant Saad Nasim top scored with 25 but only two of the top eight batsmen reached double figures, which meant a challenging total was always unlikely. Notably, Umar Akmal's run of poor form continued with 1 from 5 balls, and across both ODIs and T20 internationals, he has now managed only 25 runs in his past six innings.

"That's not only a worrying sign for U but for us also," Younis said of Akmal. "We have to really sit down and think hard about his batting, and his wicketkeeping also. We speak about his talent. He hasn't really delivered. We have to really speak to him and maybe try different things with him."

For the Australians, the six-wicket win ensured they will have the momentum for the first ODI in Sharjah. Glenn Maxwell, who opened the bowling and picked up 3 for 13, said Australia were pleased to be able to start the tour on such a strong note.

"That's what we were aiming to do tonight, to really put our front foot forward and basically put a dent in Pakistan and make it harder for them to come back for the rest of the time we're here," Maxwell said. "To start a series like that where it's a really dominating win with six overs left is a great way to start a tour.

"If you can keep your foot on the throat the whole way through the tour and basically stay on the opposition the whole way through, it just shows what you're really here to do. Going back to the India tour where India just basically stood on us the whole way through that series and it was tough to come back from. Hopefully we can do that to Pakistan and go home with six wins."

Although Maxwell was named Man of the Match, there were other positive signs for the Australians as well, including the performance of debutant legspinner Cameron Boyce. He took 2 for 10 from his four overs and Maxwell said it was an impressive effort for a man new to international cricket.

"To perform like that on the big stage, in your first international game is a super effort," Maxwell said. "He was landing them and spinning them and showcasing his full skill."