Australia vs India 4th T20 Match Highlights
India defeated Australia by 48 runs to take a 2-1 lead in the five-match T20 series at Carrara Oval, Queensland. Washington Sundar impressed with three wickets for just three runs, while Axar Patel earned the Player of the Match title for his all-round contribution.
Match Summary
India set a target of 168 runs after Shubman Gill top-scored with 46 off 39 balls. On the Australian side, pacer Nathan Ellis and leg-spinner Adam Zampa took three wickets each.
Bowling Highlights
- Washington Sundar took 3 wickets for 3 runs, cleaning up the tail end of Australia's batting order.
- Axar Patel claimed 2 wickets for 20 runs.
- Shivam Dube also contributed with 2 wickets for 20 runs.
- Australia’s Nathan Ellis and Adam Zampa took 3 wickets each, with figures of 3/21 and 3/45 respectively.
Batting Highlights
- Shubman Gill was the highest scorer for India with 46 runs off 39 balls.
- Axar Patel contributed 21 not out from 11 balls.
Axar Patel said, "It was a great team effort, and I’m happy to contribute with both bat and ball."
Series Context
The series was tied 1-1 before this match after the first T20I in Canberra was abandoned due to rain and Australia won the second T20I in Melbourne comfortably. This victory puts India in a strong position with one game remaining.
India now lead the series 2-1 heading into the final match.
Author's Summary
India's strong all-round performance and key wickets by Washington Sundar secured a decisive 48-run win over Australia, putting them ahead in the series.