IND vs AUS 4th T20I Highlights
India took a convincing 48-run victory over Australia in the fourth T20I, gaining a 2-1 lead in the five-match series played in Queensland on Thursday.
India's Batting Performance
Sent in to bat first, India posted a total of 167 for 8. Captain Shubman Gill led the charge with a top score of 46 runs. Key contributions also came from Abhishek Sharma (28), Shivam Dube (22), and Suryakumar Yadav (20), helping India set a competitive target.
Australia's Reply
Australia struggled in their chase and were bowled out for just 119 runs in the penultimate over. Mitchell Marsh was the highest scorer with 30 runs from 24 balls.
Match Conditions and Strategy
Arshdeep Singh opened the bowling against Australia's opening pair, Matthew Short and Mitchell Marsh. The Aussie side aimed to start strong, but the pitch offered assistance to bowlers.
The Indian spin trio—Varun Chakaravarthy, Axar Patel, and Washington Sundar—proved vital in controlling the Australian batsmen. The long boundaries combined with the ball gripping the surface played into their hands.
Australia possess the firepower to chase down targets, but Indian bowlers have the tools to counter their explosive batting lineup, setting the stage for an intense contest.
Author's Summary
Axar Patel's exceptional all-round performance helped India secure a solid win, putting them in a strong position in the T20I series against Australia.
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