India vs Australia 4th T20 Match Highlights
India defeated Australia by 48 runs in a decisive fourth T20I at the Carrara Oval, Queensland, taking a 2-1 lead in the series. Washington Sundar was exceptional with the ball, claiming three wickets for just three runs.
Key Performances
- Axar Patel earned the Player of the Match award for his all-round contribution, scoring 21* off 11 balls and taking 2 wickets for 20 runs.
- Shubman Gill was the top scorer for India with 46 runs off 39 balls, helping set a target of 168 runs for Australia.
- For Australia, Nathan Ellis and Adam Zampa took three wickets each, with Ellis ending at 3/21 and Zampa at 3/45.
- Australian batting collapsed in reply, as Axar Patel and Shivam Dube each took two wickets, while Washington Sundar finished the innings with three wickets at the tail end.
Match Context
The series was tied 1-1 before this match, with the first T20I in Canberra abandoned due to rain. Australia won the second T20I in Melbourne by chasing 126 runs in 13 overs.
"Axar Patel delivered an all-round performance as India crushed Australia by 48 runs in a one-sided fourth T20I."
"Washington Sundar mopped up the tail with three late strikes to help India take a 2-1 lead going into the final match of the series."
India now lead the five-match series 2-1, heading into the final game, putting them in a strong position to win the series.
Author's summary: India’s comprehensive 48-run victory, highlighted by strong all-round performances, gives them a crucial 2-1 edge over Australia in the T20 series with one match to go.