The Indus Zone Tech Desk | November 6: Team India delivered a dominant performance to secure a 48-run victory over Australia in the fourth T20I at the Carrara Oval, taking a 2–1 lead in the ongoing five-match Ind vs Aus T20 2025 series.
The win came on the back of a superb all-round show by Axar Patel, who contributed a quickfire 21 off 11 balls and later returned with outstanding bowling figures of 2 for 20 in four overs. His efforts, supported by a strong team display, ensured that India, the reigning T20 World Cup champions, continued their winning momentum.
India’s innings: Gill anchors, Axar finishes strong
Batting first, India got off to a steady start as Shubman Gill (46 off 39) and Abhishek Sharma (28 off 21) stitched a 56-run partnership for the opening wicket. Both openers showed composure against the Australian pace attack, laying the platform for the middle order.
After a brief slump in scoring, captain Suryakumar Yadav reignited the innings with a quick cameo of 20 off 10 deliveries, which included two massive sixes off Adam Zampa. Axar Patel’s late fireworks, featuring a six and a four in the final over off Marcus Stoinis, lifted India to a competitive total of 167/8 in 20 overs.
Despite losing wickets in clusters towards the end, India’s aggressive intent in the middle overs ensured they crossed the 160-run mark — a total that proved more than sufficient on the Gold Coast track.
Australia’s chase derailed by Indian spin attack
Chasing 168, Australia began well as skipper Mitchell Marsh (30 off 24) and Matthew Short took the score to 35/0 in the opening four overs. However, the momentum quickly shifted when Axar Patel trapped Short leg-before in the next over, opening the floodgates for India.
Spinners Axar Patel and Varun Chakravarthy tightened the screws during the middle phase, while Shivam Dube and Washington Sundar dismantled the lower order. Sundar was the pick of the bowlers with an incredible spell of 3 wickets for just 3 runs in 1.2 overs.
Australia were eventually bundled out for 119 in 18.2 overs, falling well short of the target. Every Indian bowler made an impact — with Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, and Varun Chakravarthy chipping in with one wicket each.
Suryakumar Yadav’s tactical brilliance
Captain Suryakumar Yadav once again showed sharp tactical awareness by rotating his bowlers effectively in the middle overs. His decision to introduce spin early paid dividends, as India’s bowling unit collectively outclassed the Australian batters.
This win marked a significant step toward a potential series triumph for India, who now lead 2–1 after four games. The first T20I in Canberra was washed out, while Australia had earlier won in Melbourne before India bounced back in Hobart.
What’s next: Decider in Brisbane
With this win, Team India heads to Brisbane with confidence high and momentum firmly in their favor. The fifth and final T20I at the Brisbane Cricket Ground on Saturday will decide whether India can seal the series or if Australia can level it.
Match Summary – AUS vs IND T20 2025, 4th Match
India: 167/8 in 20 overs (Shubman Gill 46, Abhishek Sharma 28, Axar Patel 21; Nathan Ellis 3/21)
Australia: 119 all out in 18.2 overs (Mitchell Marsh 30; Washington Sundar 3/3, Axar Patel 2/20)
Result: India won by 48 runs
Series Status: India lead 2–1
