India vs Australia Highlights, 4th T20I: India Leads 2–1
India secured a commanding 48-run win against Australia in the fourth T20I, successfully defending a total of 167/8 with disciplined bowling and sharp fielding. This victory gave India a 2–1 lead in the five-match series.
Match Summary
Australia was dismissed for 119 in 18.2 overs, struggling against India’s well-coordinated attack. The home team’s bowlers maintained constant pressure, restricting the scoring opportunities and taking wickets at key moments.
Key Moments
- Shivam Dube was bowled for 22 after a slower delivery from Nathan Ellis ricocheted off his thigh pad and crashed into the stumps.
- Dube earlier struck a boundary off the first ball of Ben Dwarshuis’s over, adding 9 runs in total, though India’s scoring rate stayed below 8 per over.
- Adam Zampa dismissed Abhishek Sharma, who miscued a slog to Tim David at deep mid-wicket after an aggressive start.
Opening Partnership
India began strongly, with Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill settling quickly at the crease. At the end of the powerplay, India had not lost a wicket and appeared set for a high total, potentially around 200 runs.
Team Changes and Series Outlook
Australia made four changes: Adam Zampa, Glenn Maxwell, Josh Phillipe, and Ben Dwarshuis replaced four other players. With two matches remaining, both teams are eager to finish the series on a high note.
“It is great to be here, will try to get as much information about the surface as we can.”
Author’s summary: India’s efficient defense and balanced team effort secured a 48-run victory in the 4th T20I, putting them ahead 2–1 in the series against Australia.