India vs Australia Highlights, 4th T20I: India Leads 2–1
India secured a 48-run win over Australia in the fourth T20I, successfully defending a total of 167/8 through disciplined bowling and sharp fielding. The triumph gave India a 2–1 lead in the five-match series.
Match Summary
Australia were restricted to 119 runs in 18.2 overs, falling well short of the target. India’s bowlers maintained steady pressure with both pace and spin sharing the spoils effectively.
Key Highlights
- Shivam Dube was bowled by Nathan Ellis after scoring 22 runs, as a slower delivery deflected off his thigh pad and onto the stumps.
- Earlier, Dube struck Ben Dwarshuis for a boundary, with India adding 9 runs in the over, though the run rate stayed under 8 per over.
- Adam Zampa claimed a key wicket by deceiving Abhishek Sharma, who mistimed his hit to Tim David at deep mid-wicket.
Opening Partnership
Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill started strongly, building a fluent partnership and maintaining control during the powerplay without losing any wickets. India’s solid start had raised expectations for a total close to 200 runs before Australia pulled things back midway through the innings.
“It is great to be here, will try to get as much information about the surface as we can. Five-match series going down to the last two games, both teams will be pumped.”
Series Outlook
With this victory, India take a decisive advantage ahead of the final match, while Australia are left needing to regroup and respond strongly in the next game.
Author’s summary: India’s disciplined bowling and timely breakthroughs sealed a convincing win over Australia, giving them a 2–1 edge ahead of the series decider.