India dominated Australia in the fourth T20I at Carrara Oval, securing a commanding 48-run victory to lead the series 2-1. Washington Sundar shone with the ball, claiming three wickets for only three runs, while Axar Patel was named Player of the Match for his all-round display.
Batting first, India set a target of 168 runs. Shubman Gill top-scored with a composed 46 off 39 balls. Among Australian bowlers, Nathan Ellis impressed with figures of 3 for 21, and Adam Zampa added three wickets for 45 runs.
In reply, the Australian batting lineup faltered under pressure. Axar Patel and Shivam Dube each took two wickets, tightening India’s grip on the match.
Washington Sundar’s late burst (3/3) wrapped up the Australian innings and sealed the victory for India.
The win puts India ahead 2-1 in the five-match series, with one game remaining. Earlier, the first T20I in Canberra was abandoned due to rain, while Australia triumphed in the second match at Melbourne by chasing down 126 runs in only 13 overs.
India crushed Australia by 48 runs in the 4th T20I, moving 2-1 ahead in the series thanks to Sundar’s precision and Axar Patel’s well-rounded brilliance.