IND vs AUS 4th T20I Highlights
In the fourth T20I match between India and Australia in Queensland, India secured a 48-run victory, taking a 2-1 lead in the five-match series.
India’s Innings
Batting first, India posted a total of 167 for 8 wickets. Captain Shubman Gill led with a top score of 46. Key contributions also came from Abhishek Sharma (28), Shivam Dube (22), and captain Suryakumar Yadav (20).
Australia’s Response
Australia struggled in reply, being bowled out for 119 runs in the penultimate over. Mitchell Marsh was the highest scorer for Australia with 30 runs from 24 balls.
Match Context and Key Players
- Arshdeep Singh opened the bowling for India against the Australian openers Matthew Short and Mitchell Marsh.
- The pitch offered some assistance to bowlers, with the ball gripping the surface.
- India’s spin trio—Varun Chakravarthy, Axar Patel, and Washington Sundar—played a vital role in restricting Australia.
- Australia aimed for a strong start to chase the target but were contained effectively by the Indian bowlers.
“India beat Australia by 48 runs in the fourth T20I to take a 2-1 lead in the five-match series in Queensland on Thursday.”
“Mitchell Marsh top-scored with a 24-ball 30 in Australia’s innings.”
Axar Patel’s all-round performance was critical in India’s win, contributing both with bat and ball to secure the advantage for his team.
Author’s note: Axar Patel’s combined efforts with bat and ball decisively influenced India’s strong series position after the 4th T20I match.