Axar Patel and Washington Sundar Lead India to Big Win
India secured a 48-run victory over Australia in the fourth T20I at Queensland, taking a decisive 2-1 lead in the five-match series. The match showcased the depth of India's all-rounders, with standout performances from Axar Patel and Washington Sundar.
Key Performances
- Axar Patel scored 21 runs off 11 balls and took 2 wickets for 20 runs, contributing significantly with both bat and ball.
- Shivam Dube struggled to capitalize on his start at number three but redeemed himself by taking crucial wickets of Mitchell Marsh and Tim David.
- Washington Sundar made his bowling debut in the series, impressively taking 3 wickets for just 3 runs in eight balls, effectively ending Australia's comeback hopes.
Batting Highlights
India batted first on a bowling-friendly pitch, managing 167 runs for 8 wickets. Openers had a quiet start, with Abhishek Sharma, after being dropped on the second ball by Xavier Bartlett, failing to progress and getting caught by Tim David trying to attack Adam Zampa.
Shivam Dube faced 18 balls with limited boundary success, hitting only two boundaries including a six over Zampa's googly. Shubman Gill was steady but lacked enough boundaries to accelerate, eventually dismissed by Nathan Ellis, who bowled a slower ball that slipped through his defenses while attempting a shot to midwicket.
"India’s allround depth came to the fore against Australia in the fourth T20I at Queensland on Thursday as they won by 48 runs and took an unbeatable 2-1 lead in the five-match series."
Overall, India demonstrated balanced performance by combining solid batting with effective bowling to dominate Australia in this critical match.
Author’s summary: India’s well-rounded team effort, highlighted by Axar Patel’s and Washington Sundar’s impactful all-round displays, secured a strong series lead against Australia in the fourth T20I.
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