3 moments that generated a buzz in AUS vs IND 2025 4th T20I ft. Shivam Dube

3 Moments That Generated a Buzz in AUS vs IND 2025 4th T20I ft. Shivam Dube

Team India delivered an outstanding bowling performance to secure a 48-run victory over Australia at Carrara Oval, Queensland, on Thursday, November 6, in the fourth T20I. The win gave the Men in Blue a 2-1 lead in the five-match series.

India's First Innings Effort

After being asked to bat first, India posted 167/8 in 20 overs. Shubman Gill was the top scorer with 46 runs off 39 balls, while Abhishek Sharma (28 from 21), Shivam Dube (22 from 18), and Axar Patel (21* from 11) made useful contributions.

Among Australian bowlers, Nathan Ellis stood out with figures of 4-0-21-3. Leg-spinner Adam Zampa also picked up three wickets, conceding 45 runs in his four overs.

Australia's Response

Chasing 168, Australia were bowled out for 119 in 18.2 overs. Their innings lost momentum quickly as wickets fell in clusters. Openers Mitchell Marsh (30 off 24) and Matthew Short (25 off 19) were the only players to cross the 20-run mark.

Washington Sundar led the Indian bowling attack with three wickets, supported by Axar Patel and Shivam Dube who took two each. Axar Patel was named Player of the Match for his strong all-round performance.

Key Moments of the Match

Suryakumar Yadav began confidently but couldn't convert his start into a big innings. He was dismissed on the first ball of the 16th over while attempting a big shot.
He went for a big hit off Xavier Bartlett’s bowling but failed to clear the boundary. The catch was safely taken by Tim David at deep square leg.
India’s bowlers maintained tight control throughout the innings, keeping Australia under constant pressure and sealing a comprehensive victory.

Author’s Summary

India dominated both with bat and ball, sealing a 48-run win in Queensland and taking a decisive 2-1 series lead in the high-stakes fourth T20I.

Sportskeeda — 2025-11-06