Gold Coast, Queensland: A sensational bowling performance by Team India, led by their spin all-rounders, secured a comfortable 48-run victory against Australia in the fourth T20 International at the Carrara Oval yesterday. With this win, India takes an unassailable 2-1 lead in the five-match series.Vogaan Men's Polo Shirt and Shorts Set | Summer Fashion Short Sleeve Solid Zipper 2 Pieces Outfits for Men
Team | Score | Wickets | Overs |
India | 167 | 8 | 20.0 |
Australia | 119 | 10 (All Out) | 18.2 |
Result: India won by 48 runs.
🇮🇳 India's Innings: A Fighting Total
After being asked to bat first, India posted a competitive total of 167 for 8 on a challenging, slow surface.
Openers Provide Platform: Openers Shubman Gill (46 off 39) and Abhishek Sharma (28 off 21) laid a solid foundation with a 56-run opening stand.
Late Cameos Crucial: Despite a cluster of wickets in the middle overs, a crucial late blitz from all-rounder Axar Patel (21* off 11) pushed India past the 165-mark, giving their bowlers a respectable target to defend.
Australian Bowlers: Nathan Ellis (3/21) and Adam Zampa (3/45) were the key wicket-takers for the hosts.Also Read; Ongoing Protest in Belagavi for Sugarcane Price Under the Leadership of JDS District President Shri Shankar Bh Madalagi
🇦🇺 Australia's Chase: Spinners Trigger Collapse
Chasing 168, Australia started briskly, but a clinical and disciplined performance by the Indian spin attack caused a dramatic collapse in the middle order.
Early Wickets: The chase was on track with openers Matthew Short (25) and skipper Mitchell Marsh (30) providing a decent start. However, Axar Patel (2/20) provided the crucial first two breakthroughs, removing both openers and shifting the momentum.
Middle Order Meltdown: Australia lost their last nine wickets for just 52 runs. Shivam Dube (2/20) chipped in with two vital wickets, including that of Marsh and Tim David.
Sundar Seals the Deal: Off-spinner Washington Sundar, bowling for the first time in the series, delivered a dream spell in the death overs, finishing with figures of 3 wickets for just 3 runs in his 1.2 overs, effectively wrapping up the Australian innings for 119.
Player of the Match: Axar Patel for his all-round performance (21* runs and 2/20).
The series now moves to Brisbane for the fifth and final T20I on Saturday, where India will look to seal a memorable series victory.