Australia vs India 4th T20 Match Highlights
India defeated Australia by 48 runs in the fourth T20I at Carrara Oval, Queensland, taking a 2-1 lead in the series. Washington Sundar was outstanding, taking three wickets for just three runs.
Key Performances
- Axar Patel was named Player of the Match for his all-round display, scoring 21* off 11 balls and bowling 2/20.
- Shubman Gill top-scored for India with 46 runs from 39 balls, helping set a target of 168.
- For Australia, pacer Nathan Ellis took 3/21, while leg-spinner Adam Zampa picked up 3/45.
- In the Australian innings, Axar Patel and Shivam Dube each took two wickets, with Washington Sundar finishing strongly with three late wickets.
Match Summary
India posted a competitive total of 168 runs. Australia’s batting lineup collapsed under pressure as India’s bowlers dominated. Sundar’s economical spell confined Australia’s scoring and secured crucial wickets, ensuring India’s commanding win and a 2-1 series lead heading into the final match.
"Axar Patel delivered an all-round performance as India crushed Australia by 48 runs in a one-sided fourth T20I at the Carrara Oval."
The series is poised for an exciting conclusion, with India having the advantage before the last game. The series began with the first match at Canberra being washed out, followed by Australia’s win in the second T20I in Melbourne.
Upcoming
The decider match will determine the series winner after India’s current lead.
Author’s summary: India took a crucial 2-1 lead against Australia in the T20 series with a dominant all-round team effort, highlighted by Sundar’s bowling and Axar Patel's all-round impact.