Axar Patel Dismisses Josh Inglis in 4th T20I
In the fourth T20 International between Australia and India held in Queensland on November 6, 2025, Axar Patel delivered a crucial breakthrough for India. The left-arm spinner dismissed Josh Inglis, who scored 12 runs off 11 balls, as Australia reached 67 runs for two wickets.
Details of the Wicket
The dismissal happened in the ninth over during Australia’s chase. Axar bowled a flatter ball directed at the stumps. Inglis charged down the pitch and attempted a swing but missed, with the ball sneaking past the inside edge to hit the stumps.
“The right-hander went for a release shot after facing four dots in the last three overs.”
Inglis has struggled throughout the series, scoring 20, 1, and 12 runs. His wickets have mostly come against spin, including an lbw dismissal by Kuldeep Yadav in the second T20I.
India’s Batting Highlights
India posted a total of 167 for 8 in their innings, with Shubman Gill leading the scoring. He compiled 46 runs off 39 balls, hitting one six and four boundaries. Key contributions also came from Abhishek Sharma (28 runs from 21 balls), Shivam Dube (22 runs off 18 balls), and captain Suryakumar Yadav, who scored 20 off 10 balls.
Batting Contributions from Axar Patel and Washington Sundar
Axar Patel also impressed with the bat, scoring a brisk 21 runs off 11 balls. Washington Sundar supported him with 12 runs from seven deliveries.
Bowling Performances for Australia
- Nathan Ellis took 3 wickets for 21 runs.
- Adam Zampa also claimed 3 wickets but conceded 45 runs.
- Xavier Bartlett and Marcus Stoinis took one wicket each.
Summary: Axar Patel’s all-round performance provided India a significant edge in the fourth T20I, combining a vital wicket with quick runs lower down the order.