India secured a commanding 48-run victory over Australia in the fourth T20I at the Carrara Oval, Queensland, to take a 2-1 lead in the five-match series.
India set a target of 168 runs, with Shubman Gill top-scoring with a patient 46 off 39 balls. Australia's Nathan Ellis (3/21) and Adam Zampa (3/45) each took three wickets, trying to restrict India’s innings.
Axar Patel was adjudged the Player of the Match for his all-round performance.
The series stood tied 1-1 before this clash, with the first T20I in Canberra abandoned due to rain and Australia winning the second T20I by chasing 126 runs in 13 overs in Melbourne. This victory puts India in a strong position heading into the final match of the series.
Author’s summary: India dominated the fourth T20I against Australia, with key contributions from Sundar and Patel, putting them in control of the series with one match left.