India vs Australia, 4th T20I Match Summary
India won the fourth T20I against Australia by 48 runs, taking an unassailable 2-1 lead in the five-match series. This victory marks India's fifth win in their last six T20Is against Australia, with only one loss.
Match Highlights
- India posted a total of 167 runs, led by contributions from Abhishek Sharma (28), Shubman Gill (46), and Shivam Dube (22).
- Nathan Ellis picked key wickets, dismissing two crucial batsmen and finishing with figures of 3-21.
- Adam Zampa also contributed with 3 wickets for 45 runs.
- Axar Patel played a vital role both with bat and ball, finishing unbeaten on 21 and taking 2 wickets for 20 runs.
- Australia started their chase strongly with Mitchell Marsh scoring 30 and Tim David adding 11, but India’s spinners effectively restricted their progress.
Key Players
- Axar Patel was named Player of the Match for his all-round performance.
- Washington Sundar and Shivam Dube impressed with both defensive bowling and crucial breakthroughs.
Notable Facts
This defeat marked the first time Australia lost consecutive home T20I fixtures since October 2022.
India’s spinners led by example, impressively defending their total in a 48-run victory over Australia.
Axar Patel's contributions helped India secure a crucial win, highlighting their growing dominance in this T20I series.
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Outlook India — 2025-11-07