'World Class' India Outplays Aussies for 48-Run T20I Win
India's spinners dominated to secure a 48-run victory over Australia in the fourth T20 international on the Gold Coast, taking a 2-1 lead in the series.
Match Summary
After winning the toss, India batted first and posted a competitive total of 167 for 8 wickets. Australia's chase started promisingly at 1-67, with captain Mitch Marsh scoring 30 and opener Matt Short contributing 25 runs.
Spin Duo's Impact
Australia's innings collapsed as spinners Axar Patel and Varun Chakravarthy applied relentless pressure. Patel took 2 wickets for 20 runs, while Chakravarthy claimed 1 wicket for 26 runs. The hosts lost their last nine wickets for just 52 runs, finishing at 119 all out in 18.2 overs.
"In these conditions bowling wicket to wicket was the most important thing,"
Key Moments
- Australia needed 91 runs from the last 10 overs, setting the stage for Tim David to accelerate.
- David was dismissed by Shivam Dube, who had earlier taken the important wicket of Mitch Marsh.
- Marsh reflected on the challenge, saying,
"I thought walking off the ground that 167 was par on that wicket. India provided us with challenges with the bat. They are a world-class team."
Upcoming Match
The series now moves to the Gabba for the fifth and final T20 match on Saturday, which Australia must win to level the series.
Author's summary: India's expert spin bowling dismantled Australia's promising chase, securing a crucial 48-run T20I win and giving India the series advantage heading to the decider.