On Thursday, November 6, during the fourth T20I between India and Australia at Carrara Oval, Queensland, Varun Chakaravarthy took a pivotal wicket by dismissing Glenn Maxwell. The leg-spinner bowled Maxwell for just 2 runs, leaving Australia in trouble at 103/6.
The breakthrough occurred in the 15th over of Australia's chase. Varun delivered a sharp googly that deceived Maxwell, who tried to create space and play the ball through the off side but completely missed it. The ball clipped the top of the off-stump before being caught by the wicketkeeper.
Varun Chakaravarthy ended his spell with impressive figures of 1/26 from four overs.
Shivam Dube dismissed Tim David for 14 runs off nine balls. At the time of reporting, Australia was 116/8 after 17 overs, with Ben Dwarshuis and Nathan Ellis at the crease.
India posted a competitive total of 167/8 in their 20 overs after being asked to bat first.
"A disciplined bowling effort kept India in control against Australia."
Author's summary: Varun Chakaravarthy’s crucial wicket and disciplined Indian bowling put Australia under pressure as India built a strong platform in the fourth T20I.