India beat Australia by 48 runs in the fourth T20I to take a 2-1 lead in the series: The fourth match of the ongoing T20 series between Australia and India was played today, Thursday, November 6, at the Carrara Oval in Queensland. The Indian team won the match by 48 runs. With this win, India took a 2-1 lead in the series.
Australia vs India, 4th T20I Match Highlights
- To give you a detailed account of the match, hosts Australia won the toss and elected to bowl. Batting first, the Indian cricket team scored 167 runs for the loss of 8 wickets in their allotted 20 overs.
- Abhishek Sharma (28) and Shubman Gill (46) gave the team a strong start with a 56-run partnership for the first wicket. Shivam Dubey (22) and Suryakumar Yadav (20) also contributed. However, Tilak Verma (5) and Jitesh Sharma (3) disappointed.
- On the other hand, when it comes to Australia’s bowling, Nathan Ellis and Adam Zampa took three wickets each. Marcus Stoinis and Xavier Bartlett took one wicket each.
- Following this, Australia were bowled out for just 119 in 18.2 overs, losing the match by 48 runs. Meanwhile, the Indian team displayed excellent bowling.
- Washington Sundar took three wickets, while Shivam Dubey and Axar Patel took two wickets each. Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, and Varun Chakravarthy each took one wicket.
- With this win, the Indian team has taken a 2-1 lead in the series. The final and fifth match of the series will be played on November 8 at the Gabba in Brisbane. By winning this match, the Indian team can win the T20 series.
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