Varun Chakaravarthy Cleans Up Glenn Maxwell as India Dominate Australia in 4th T20I
Varun Chakaravarthy produced a crucial breakthrough by dismissing Glenn Maxwell for only 2 runs during the fourth T20I between India and Australia at the Carrara Oval in Queensland on Thursday, November 6. His sharp googly left the Australian batter outsmarted, crashing into the top of the off-stump and leaving the hosts struggling at 103/6 in the 15th over.
“The ball smashed on top of the off-stump before entering the wicketkeeper’s gloves.”
Chakaravarthy wrapped up his four-over spell with figures of 1/26. The world’s top-ranked T20I bowler has now taken five wickets in the series and 26 in 15 matches this year, underscoring his consistency.
India Maintain Pressure
India’s disciplined bowling effort kept Australia on the back foot throughout. By the 17th over, the hosts were reduced to 116/8 with Ben Dwarshuis and Nathan Ellis attempting to stabilize the innings. Axar Patel, Shivam Dube, and Washington Sundar each claimed two wickets, ensuring constant pressure on the batting lineup.
India’s Solid Batting Foundation
Earlier, India managed 167/8 in their 20 overs after being asked to bat first. Vice-captain Shubman Gill anchored the innings with 46 off 39 balls, hitting one six and four boundaries. Contributions from Abhishek Sharma, Shivam Dube, and captain Suryakumar Yadav added valuable runs in the 20s, while Axar Patel provided a quickfire finish with an unbeaten 21 from 11 balls.
Match Summary
- Venue: Carrara Oval, Queensland
- Match: 4th T20I, India vs Australia, 2025
- India: 167/8 (20 overs)
- Australia: 116/8 (after 17 overs)
- Key Wickets: Maxwell (2), Tim David (14)
- Top Indian Bowler: Varun Chakaravarthy (1/26)
- Top Indian Batter: Shubman Gill (46 off 39)
Author’s Summary: Varun Chakaravarthy’s decisive spell and India’s well-rounded bowling attack powered them to firm control against Australia in the 4th T20I at Carrara Oval.