India vs Australia 4th T20I Highlights - 2025
The 4th T20I between India and Australia took place at Carrara Stadium, Gold Coast, Queensland. India emerged victorious, winning by 48 runs and taking a 2-1 lead in the five-match series.
Match Overview
India posted a total of 167 for 8 wickets after batting first, with Shubman Gill top-scoring with 46 runs. India's captain Suryakumar Yadav contributed a quick 20 runs off 10 balls.
Bowling Performance and Key Moments
India's bowling was exceptional, especially in the middle and death overs. Washington Sundar shone with figures of 3 wickets for just 3 runs, while Axar Patel took 2 wickets. Varun Chakaravarthy and other spinners maintained tight control to restrict Australia.
Australia was bowled out for 119 runs. The spin trio of Axar, Varun, and Washington was decisive in breaking apart the Australian batting lineup, particularly in the lower middle order.
Crucial Wickets
- Washington Sundar took 3 crucial wickets in the late overs.
- Axar Patel took 2 wickets, helping dismantle Australia's chase.
- Arshdeep Singh and Jasprit Bumrah also contributed by taking early and late wickets respectively.
"India win and go 2–1 up in the series, with the spin combination of Axar, Varun and Washington proving to be the defining factor. India have the momentum and cannot lose the series from here."
Significance
This win continued India's strong record in bilateral T20I series and gave them control going into the final match of the series.
Author's summary: India's superior spin bowling and solid batting ensured a commanding 48-run victory over Australia in the 4th T20I, giving them a 2-1 series lead in the 2025 Australia tour.