Varun Chakaravarthy Dismisses Glenn Maxwell in 4th T20I
Varun Chakaravarthy played a crucial role in India's bowling effort during the fourth T20I against Australia at Carrara Oval, Queensland on Thursday, November 6. The leg-spinner dismissed Glenn Maxwell for just 2 runs, putting Australia under pressure at 103/6.
Key Moment: Maxwell’s Wicket
The wicket came in the 15th over when Varun bowled a sharp googly that deceived Maxwell. Attempting to create space and hit through the off side, Maxwell missed completely, and the ball clipped the top of the off-stump before being caught by the wicketkeeper.
Glenn Maxwell was dismissed for 2 runs, leaving Australia struggling at 103/6.
Bowling Performance
- Varun Chakaravarthy finished with figures of 1/26 from four overs.
- He is the number one T20I bowler and has taken five wickets in the ongoing series.
- Overall, Varun has claimed 26 wickets in 15 T20I matches this year.
India's Bowling Control
India maintained control over Australia’s batting lineup with disciplined bowling. At the time of reporting, Australia was 116/8 after 17 overs with Ben Dwarshuis and Nathan Ellis batting.
- Axar Patel, Shivam Dube, and Washington Sundar took two wickets each.
- Dube dismissed Tim David for 14 off 9 balls.
- Varun Chakaravarthy was instrumental in removing Glenn Maxwell early.
A disciplined bowling effort kept India in control against Australia in the fourth T20I.
Author's Summary: Varun Chakaravarthy’s sharp bowling, especially his crucial dismissal of Glenn Maxwell, was key in restricting Australia during the fourth T20I, showcasing India’s strong bowling performance.