4th T20I: India’s Spinners Lead to 48-run Win Over Australia
Washington Sundar delivered an extraordinary 3/3 spell, supported by two-wicket hauls from Axar Patel and Shivam Dube, powering India to a convincing 48-run victory over Australia in the fourth T20I at Carrara Oval on Thursday. This win gave India a strong 2-1 lead in the five-match series.
Match Overview
India was restricted to 167/8 on a challenging, two-paced pitch. However, their bowlers dramatically shifted momentum with effective and disciplined bowling. Captain Suryakumar Yadav employed six bowlers, all of whom took wickets, with Sundar, Axar, and Dube spearheading the attack.
Australia’s Batting Collapse
Australia appeared comfortable at 67/1 but then endured a shock collapse, losing nine wickets for just 52 runs, finishing all out for 119 in 18.2 overs. Openers Matthew Short and Mitchell Marsh started positively with six early boundaries. The breakthrough came when Axar trapped Short lbw and followed by bowling Josh Inglis, destabilizing the chase.
- Dube dismissed Marsh with a clever slower ball, setting off a middle-order collapse.
- Tim David miscued to extra cover, Josh Philippe was out to Arshdeep Singh, and Glenn Maxwell fell to a googly from Varun Chakaravarthy that hit the stumps.
- Sundar quickly removed Marcus Stoinis and Xavier Bartlett, claiming his 50th T20I wicket.
- Jasprit Bumrah (1/14) and Sundar finished the innings effectively.
India’s Batting Performance
Earlier, India started briskly with a 49-run opening partnership between Abhishek Sharma (28) and Shubman Gill (46), although the middle order struggled to capitalize on the platform.
“Washington Sundar’s stunning 3/3 spell, backed by Axar Patel and Shivam Dube’s two-wicket hauls, powered India to a commanding 48-run victory.”
Author’s summary: India’s spinners dominated the fourth T20I, guiding the team to a crucial 48-run victory and a commanding 2-1 series lead with exceptional bowling performances.
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