India vs Australia 4th T20 Highlights: IND beat AUS by 48 runs, take 2-1 series lead

India vs Australia 4th T20 Highlights

Washington Sundar bowled only eight deliveries but claimed three wickets while conceding just three runs, helping India secure a crucial victory and take an unassailable 2-1 lead in the series. Australia can now only hope to draw the series by winning the final match at The Gabba.

Key Moments in the Match

The final overs saw a bit of comedy. Sundar returned to bowl the 19th over. Nathan Ellis attempted a big hit on the first ball, sending the ball high into the night sky. Shubman Gill chased from long on but spilled the catch. Gill quickly recovered, positioned himself again, and caught the very next ball off Adam Zampa's hit attempt.

"Gill gobbles up the second chance and can't stop laughing."

In Jasprit Bumrah's final over, he took his 99th T20I wicket. A missed yorker led to Ben Dwarshuis attempting a wild swipe, only to clean his own stumps with a bottom edge. Australia was 116/8 in 17 overs, needing 52 runs from 18 balls, a difficult task for the tailenders.

Sundar took his 50th T20I wicket with an easy catch from a leading edge, putting him on a hat-trick and signaling the end of Australia's innings.

Match Impact

India leads the series 2-1 after the win.
Australia must win the final match to draw the series.
Sundar’s efficient bowling was key, claiming three wickets for minimal runs.

"India have ensured that they won't lose the series."

Final overs summarized the dominance India held, combining tight bowling and sharp fielding to wrap up the game convincingly.

Author's summary: Washington Sundar's brilliant three-wicket spell secured India's 2-1 lead, putting them within reach of winning the T20 series against Australia.

The Indian Express — 2025-11-06