AUS vs IND Highlights, 4th T20I: India Beats Australia by 48 Runs
India delivered a dominant performance against Australia in the fourth T20I in Carrara on Thursday, securing a 48-run victory and taking a 2-1 lead in the five-match series.
Match Overview
The thrilling encounter saw India assert control from the outset. After being asked to bat first, India posted a competitive total that proved too much for Australia to chase.
Teams
- India: Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Tilak Varma, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Shivam Dube, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah.
- Australia: Mitchell Marsh (c), Matthew Short, Josh Inglis (wk), Josh Phillipe, Tim David, Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Ben Dwarshuis, Adam Zampa, Nathan Ellis, Xavier Bartlett.
Toss and Conditions
Australia won the toss and opted to bowl first. India’s Shubman Gill, aiming to bounce back from a quiet tour, sought to make an impact with the bat. The hosts entered the match looking to reclaim momentum after a challenging previous game.
Series Context
With the series tied 1-1 heading into the fourth match, the contest carried high stakes. The absence of key pacer Josh Hazlewood in the last match had hurt Australia’s bowling strength, contributing to their inability to defend 186 runs in the third T20I.
Broadcast Information
The fourth T20I between Australia and India was broadcast on the Star Sports Network and available for live streaming in India.
Author’s Summary
India dominated Australia in Carrara, winning by 48 runs to secure a 2-1 series lead, powered by cohesive batting and disciplined bowling.