AUS vs IND, 4th T20I: India take a 2-1 lead with spinners dominating

India showcased a dominant all-round performance, defeating Australia by 48 runs in the 4th T20 International at Carrara Oval, taking a 2-1 lead in the series.

Washington Sundar cleaned up the lower order of the Aussie batting lineup. Image | BCCI on X

India produced a commanding all-round performance to defeat Australia by 48 runs in the 4th T20 International at Carrara Oval, Queensland, taking a 2-1 lead in the five-match series.

India scored a fighting 167 in the first inning

Batting first, India posted a competitive total of 167 for 8 in their 20 overs, thanks to solid contributions from Shubman Gill, Abhishek Sharma, and Shivam Dube. Gill top-scored with a gritty 46 off 39 balls, featuring 4 fours and a six, anchoring the innings before falling to Nathan Ellis.

Abhishek Sharma offered a quickfire 28 runs off 21 balls, while Shivam Dube's 22 from 18 deliveries helped maintain momentum.

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Captain Suryakumar Yadav played a brisk cameo, scoring 20 runs off just 10 balls at a striking 200, setting the tempo for a challenging total. Axar Patel's unbeaten 21 off 11 balls boosted the late overs.

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Australia’s bowling was led by Adam Zampa, who took 3 wickets for 45 runs, while Nathan Ellis claimed 3 wickets for 21 runs, putting the brakes on India’s scoring at critical moments.

Spinners controlled the inning for India

In response, Australia found themselves struggling to chase down the target, restricted to 119 all out in just 18.2 overs. Marcus Stoinis attempted to revive the innings with 17 runs from 19 balls, and an early start from Mitchell Marsh (30 off 24) provided some resistance, but the Australian side could not withstand India’s disciplined bowling attack.

Washington Sundar was the standout bowler for India, returning exceptional figures of 3 wickets for just 3 runs in his 1.2 overs, dismantling Australia’s middle order and turning the game decisively in India's favor. Shivam Dube also impressed with the ball, taking 2 wickets for 20 runs, while Axar Patel chipped in with 2 wickets in 4 overs.

Australia’s batting lineup faltered under pressure as wickets fell regularly. Matthew Short (25) and Josh Inglis (12) were among the few to reach double figures, but the required run rate kept climbing, leaving Australia well short.

The fall of wickets at crucial stages saw India maintain control throughout the innings. India's bowling unit executed their plans impeccably, backed by sharp fielding efforts, as they bowled out Australia well before the allotted overs.

The win provides India with a crucial series lead and momentum as the contest moves towards the final match. This performance showcased India’s balanced team effort, with dependable batting and incisive bowling combining to outplay a strong Australian side.

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