India leads the series by 2-1
📍 Match Overview
India produced a clinical all-round performance to beat Australia by 48 runs in the fourth T20 International held at Carrara Oval, Gold Coast, on November 6, 2025.
With this win, India now lead the five-match T20I series 2–1, putting them in a strong position heading into the final game.
Despite posting a moderate total of 167/8, India’s spinners dismantled Australia’s batting lineup, bowling them out for 119 in just 18.2 overs.
🏏 India’s Innings: 167/8 (20 overs)
After being put in to bat first, India had a cautious yet steady start. Openers Shubman Gill and Abhishek Sharma played sensibly against Australia’s new-ball attack.
- Shubman Gill rediscovered his touch, scoring 46 off 33 balls, including six elegant boundaries.
- Abhishek Sharma provided early momentum with a quick 28 off 18 balls, setting the tone for the middle order.
However, Australia struck back with timely wickets — Suryakumar Yadav (captain) fell cheaply, while Rinku Singh and Jitesh Sharma couldn’t convert their starts.
India were struggling at 120/6 before Axar Patel stepped up with a crucial late cameo, smashing 21 off just 10 deliveries*, which helped India push the total past 160.
His composed finish, alongside contributions from Shivam Dube (22), ensured India had something defendable on a pitch offering a bit of grip for spinners.
Top Indian Scores:
- Shubman Gill – 46 (33)
- Abhishek Sharma – 28 (18)
- Shivam Dube – 22 (15)
- Axar Patel – 21* (10)
Australian bowlers bowled well in phases — Adam Zampa (2/28) and Nathan Ellis (2/30) were the most effective.
🌀 Australia’s Innings: 119 all out (18.2 overs)
Chasing 168, Australia began strongly with Josh Philippe and Travis Head putting up a quick 50-run stand.
At one stage, Australia looked well on course at 67/1, but what followed was a stunning collapse — losing 9 wickets for just 52 runs.
India’s spin trio completely dismantled the Aussie lineup:
- Washington Sundar was the standout performer, taking 3 wickets for just 3 runs in 1.2 overs.
- Axar Patel continued his brilliant form with 2/20, maintaining pressure in the middle overs.
- Varun Chakravarthy picked up key wickets including Glenn Maxwell, breaking Australia’s back.
Australia’s middle and lower order failed to handle the turning ball and sharp fielding from India. None of their batters, except Philippe (33), crossed 25 runs.
Top Australian Scores:
- Josh Philippe – 33 (25)
- Travis Head – 22 (15)
- Glenn Maxwell – 14 (12)
Top Indian Bowlers:
- Washington Sundar – 3/3 (1.2 overs)
- Axar Patel – 2/20 (4 overs)
- Varun Chakravarthy – 2/22 (4 overs)
- Arshdeep Singh – 1/19 (3 overs)
🏅 Player of the Match
Washington Sundar was named Player of the Match for his extraordinary bowling spell that turned the game decisively in India’s favor.
📊 Turning Points
- Axar Patel’s late cameo pushed India from a par total to a competitive one.
- Australia’s middle-order collapse from 67/1 to 119 all out.
- Washington Sundar’s magical over, where he picked two wickets in one spell, breaking Australia’s chase completely.
- Superb fielding and catching — India showed composure under pressure.
📣 Captains’ Reactions
Suryakumar Yadav (India captain):
“The boys showed great character today. It was not an easy pitch, but our bowlers were exceptional. The way Axar and Sundar handled the pressure was top-class. We’re proud of the way we fought back.”
Mitchell Marsh (Australia captain):
“We started well but couldn’t capitalize. Credit to India’s spinners; they were brilliant in the middle overs. We’ll regroup and come back stronger in the next one.”
🔮 What’s Next
- The final T20I will be played in Sydney.
- India will aim to seal the series 3–1, while Australia will fight to level it 2–2.
- With India’s spin attack in fine form and their young batters stepping up, the visitors will go into the next match with confidence and momentum.
🏆 Series Status
| Match | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 1st T20I | India won | Adelaide |
| 2nd T20I | Australia won | Brisbane |
| 3rd T20I | India won | Melbourne |
| 4th T20I | India won | Gold Coast |
| 5th T20I | Upcoming | Sydney |
India lead the series 2–1, needing one more win to clinch it.
