AUS vs IND Highlights, 4th T20I: India Triumphs by 48 Runs
India dominated Australia in the fourth T20 International held in Carrara on Thursday, winning by 48 runs and taking a 2-1 lead in the five-match series. The team’s all-round performance left the hosts struggling throughout the match.
Match Overview
Australia won the toss and chose to bowl first, hoping to capitalize on early conditions. However, India’s batting lineup responded strongly, led by skipper Suryakumar Yadav and young talents eager to prove themselves after a mixed tour.
- India XI: Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Tilak Varma, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Shivam Dube, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah.
- Australia XI: Mitchell Marsh (c), Matthew Short, Josh Inglis (wk), Josh Phillipe, Tim David, Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Ben Dwarshuis, Adam Zampa, Nathan Ellis, Xavier Bartlett.
Series Context
The contest came with high stakes as both teams were locked at 1-1 before the game. Australia’s bowling unit missed the experience of Josh Hazlewood, whose absence was felt in the previous match when the team failed to defend 186 runs.
“India thrashed Australia by 48 runs to take a 2-1 lead in the five-match T20I series.”
Broadcast Information
The fourth T20 International between Australia and India was televised exclusively on the Star Sports Network, with live streaming available for Indian viewers on digital platforms associated with the network.
Summary
India displayed a commanding performance in Carrara, overpowering Australia by 48 runs and gaining the upper hand in the series at 2-1.
Author’s summary: India’s spirited victory in Carrara put them ahead 2-1 in the T20I series, showcasing depth and confidence against a weakened Australian side.