The Indian cricket team secured a strong 48-run victory over Australia in the fourth T20 of the 2025 series at Carrara Oval, Gold Coast, taking a 2-1 series lead. The fifth and final match is scheduled for Saturday in Brisbane.
Axar Patel starred in India’s win with a quick 21 runs off 11 balls and an economical spell of 2 for 20 in four overs. His late cameo lifted India to a competitive total of 167 for 8.
Openers Shubman Gill (46 off 39) and Abhishek Sharma (28 off 21) built a solid 56-run partnership to lay the foundation. Suryakumar Yadav’s brisk 20 off 10 and Patel’s finishing touches pushed India past 160.
In reply, Australia were dismissed for 119 in 18.2 overs. Skipper Mitchell Marsh was the top scorer with 30 off 24 balls. Washington Sundar dismantled the lower order with figures of 3 for 3 in 1.2 overs, while Patel remained India’s most economical bowler.
“Axar Patel’s all-round effort guided India to a commanding series lead, underlining the team's depth and form ahead of the Brisbane finale.”
India’s victory places them in a favorable position to clinch the five-match series against the defending T20 World Cup champions.
Author’s summary: Axar Patel’s explosive all-round display propelled India to a 2-1 lead in the T20 series against Australia, with the final encounter set for Brisbane.