Australia vs India 4th T20 Match Highlights at Queensland
India delivered a commanding performance against Australia in the fourth T20I at Carrara Oval, Queensland, winning by 48 runs and taking a 2-1 lead in the series.
Key Performances
- Washington Sundar took three crucial wickets for just three runs, dismantling the Australian tail.
- Axar Patel was named Player of the Match for his all-round contribution, scoring 21* off 11 balls and taking 2 wickets for 20 runs.
- Shubman Gill top-scored for India with 46 runs off 39 balls.
Match Summary
India set a target of 168 runs. For Australia, pacer Nathan Ellis and leg-spinner Adam Zampa took three wickets each, conceding 21 and 45 runs respectively. However, Australian batting collapsed as Axar Patel and Shivam Dube, who took two wickets for 20 runs, put pressure on the batsmen.
"Washington Sundar (3/3) mopped up the tail with three late strikes to help India take a 2-1 lead going into the final match of the series."
Series Context
The five-match T20 series was tied 1-1 before this game. The opener in Canberra was washed out due to rain, while Australia won the second match in Melbourne by chasing 126 runs in 13 overs.
Next Steps
With this victory, India holds a crucial advantage with one game remaining in the series.
Author's summary: India’s comprehensive 48-run win in the 4th T20I, powered by Sundar’s bowling and Patel’s all-round display, puts them ahead 2-1 in the series against Australia.