India vs Australia, 4th T20I: Match Summary
India secured a 48-run victory over Australia in the fourth T20I, taking an unassailable 2-1 lead in the five-match series. This win marks India's fifth success in their last six T20 matches against Australia, including two consecutive wins on Australian soil—Australia’s first back-to-back home defeats in the format since October 2022.
Match Highlights
- India posted a competitive total of 167 runs for 8 wickets.
- Strong batting performances from Abhishek Sharma (28), Shubman Gill (46), and Shivam Dube (22) helped India set the target.
- Nathan Ellis took 3 wickets for 21 runs, disrupting India's innings late.
- Axar Patel played a crucial role, scoring an unbeaten 21 and taking 2 wickets for 20 runs.
- Australia struggled in the chase, losing wickets regularly, including Josh Inglis and Matt Short.
- Mitchell Marsh top-scored for Australia with 30 runs, but Tim David’s 11 runs were not enough to shift momentum.
Key Performers
- Axar Patel - Player of the Match for his all-round performance, scoring vital runs and taking key wickets.
- India's Spinners - Washington Sundar, Axar Patel, and Shivam Dube effectively defended the total with smart bowling.
- Nathan Ellis - Took three important wickets, including crucial dismissals in the middle overs.
India’s spinners led by example as they impressively defended their total in a 48-run victory over Australia to take an unassailable 2-1 lead in their T20I series.
The match reflected India's strong all-round performance, especially in clutch moments, securing their dominance in the series.
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Outlook India — 2025-11-07