AUS vs IND Highlights, 4th T20I: India beats Australia by 48 runs
India secured a commanding 48-run victory over Australia in the fourth T20I at Carrara on November 6, taking a 2-1 lead in the five-match series. The match featured dominant performances from both sides, but India proved superior with disciplined bowling and aggressive batting.
Match Summary
- Venue: Carrara, November 6
- Toss: Australia won and chose to bowl
- Result: India won by 48 runs
- Series Status: India leads 2-1
Teams
India
Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav (captain), Tilak Varma, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Jitesh Sharma (wicketkeeper), Shivam Dube, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah.
Australia
Mitchell Marsh (captain), Matthew Short, Josh Inglis (wicketkeeper), Josh Phillipe, Tim David, Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Ben Dwarshuis, Adam Zampa, Nathan Ellis, Xavier Bartlett.
Key Highlights
With the series previously tied at 1-1, India entered the match determined to gain an edge. Shubman Gill aimed to redeem his underwhelming performances earlier in the tour, while captain Suryakumar Yadav led a balanced lineup against a weakened Australian squad missing key pacer Josh Hazlewood.
“Australia’s inability to defend 186 in the third T20I showed their struggle without Hazlewood.”
Australia’s bowlers started well but couldn’t sustain pressure, allowing India’s middle order to accelerate. India’s bowlers responded strongly, restricting Australia’s chase and cementing the team’s advantage in the series.
Broadcast Information
The fourth T20I between Australia and India was broadcast in India on the Star Sports Network and streamed live through official digital platforms.
Author’s Summary
India dominated Australia in Carrara to take a 2-1 series lead, showcasing strong batting depth and clinical bowling in the fourth T20I encounter.