India vs Australia 4th T20 Highlights
Washington Sundar bowled only eight deliveries but took three wickets, conceding just three runs, helping India secure a crucial win and an unassailable 2-1 series lead. The best Australia can now hope for is a draw if they win the final match at The Gabba.
Key Moments
- Sundar returned to bowl the 19th over; Nathan Ellis attempted a big hit on the first ball, sending it high into the sky.
- Shubman Gill ran from long on but unfortunately dropped the catch, then quickly recovered to catch the next ball off Zampa, laughing at the near-miss.
- Jasprit Bumrah took his 99th wicket in T20Is on the last ball of the match with a missed yorker that Ben Dwarshuis edged onto his own stumps.
- Australia needed 52 runs from 18 balls but struggled, ending at 116/8 after 17 overs.
- Washington Sundar claimed his 50th T20I wicket and was on a hat-trick during these pressure moments.
"Gill gobbles up the second chance and can't stop laughing."
"Last ball of the match for Bumrah, it was a missed yorker, Dwarshuis took a big clumsy swipe at it, bottom edge straight onto his own stumps."
The Australian tailenders faced an uphill battle in the final overs, but the momentum was firmly with India as they moved closer to clinching the series.
Series Status
India leads the series 2-1, putting Australia in a must-win situation ahead of the last match.
Summary: Washington Sundar's economical bowling and key wickets played a pivotal role in India securing a 2-1 lead over Australia in the T20 series, leaving Australia needing a win in the final match to draw the series.