India Defeat Australia by 48 Runs in 4th T20I
India extended their lead in the five-match T20I series to 3-1 after defeating Australia by 48 runs at People First Stadium, Carrara. The hosts were bowled out for 119 in 18.2 overs while chasing a target of 168.
Australia’s Innings Breakdown
- 1-37 – Matthew Short (4.5 ov)
- 2-67 – Josh Inglis (8.5 ov)
- 3-70 – Mitchell Marsh (9.2 ov)
- 4-91 – Tim David (11.3 ov)
- 5-98 – Josh Philippe (13.1 ov)
- 6-103 – Glenn Maxwell (15 ov)
- 7-116 – Marcus Stoinis (16.4 ov)
- 8-116 – Xavier Bartlett (16.5 ov)
- 9-118 – Ben Dwarshuis (18 ov)
- 10-119 – Adam Zampa (18.2 ov)
India’s Innings Breakdown
- 1-56 – Abhishek Sharma (6.4 ov)
- 2-88 – Shivam Dube (11.3 ov)
- 3-121 – Shubman Gill (14.1 ov)
- 4-125 – Suryakumar Yadav (15.1 ov)
- 5-131 – Tilak Varma (16.1 ov)
- 6-136 – Jitesh Sharma (16.4 ov)
- 7-152 – Washington Sundar (18.4 ov)
- 8-164 – Arshdeep Singh (19.4 ov)
Match Highlights and Bowling Performance
“Washington Sundar starred with figures of 3 for 3, while Axar Patel added 2 wickets to break Australia’s chase.”
The disciplined bowling unit of India restricted the Australian batsmen, ensuring a comfortable win. With this result, India now lead the five-match series 3–1.
Author’s Summary
India dominated the fourth T20I in Carrara, securing a decisive win through disciplined bowling led by Sundar and Patel.