In fourth T20I match India vs Australia. Chased a modest target of 167 runs and secured a commanding India 48-run victory, thanks to an exceptional bowling performance. With this win, India takes a 2-1 lead in the five-match series, with Suryakumar Yadav and team in a strong position.
অজিদের বিরুদ্ধে আগুন বোলিংয়ে সুবাদে সিরিজের দখল নিল ভারত!
While India’s batters did not make a significant impact, the bowlers completely turned the game in India’s favor. Arshdeep Singh, Axar Patel, Varun Chakravarthy, and Shivam Dube’s disciplined and smart bowling dismantled Australia’s batting lineup. Axar Patel, in particular, stood out with his pace and clever bowling. In the final stages, Washington Sundar also picked up a crucial wicket to seal the match.
After losing the toss, India batted first and scored 167 for 8. From the start, the batters struggled. Shubman Gill and Abhishek Yadav found it difficult to play on the slow pitch. On Gold Coast’s large ground with uneven bounce, the batters couldn’t play aggressively initially. In the sixth over, Abhishek was hit by a bouncing ball from Stoinis and had to undergo a concussion test.
Still, India managed about 50 runs in the Powerplay. However, experimental changes in the batting order didn’t work out. Shivam Dube, Suryakumar Yadav, and Tilak Varma’s contributions were limited. Shivam scored 22 off 18 balls, Suryakumar made 20, Tilak 5, and Jitesh Sharma 5 runs. Axar Patel’s 21 runs off 11 balls were not enough for the team, but his bowling provided balance throughout the match.
Australia started slowly but picked up the attack from the third over. Arshdeep Singh and Varun Chakravarthy took timely wickets. Axar Patel’s precise bowling and successful use of DRS to dismiss Matthew Short and Josh Inglis became the key to India’s victory. Marsh and Tim David tried to stabilize the innings, but constant pressure forced them to fail.
In the final overs, Washington Sundar and Jasprit Bumrah bowled with control, restricting Australia’s comeback. India confirmed their victory when Adam Zampa was dismissed in the 19th over. The win has boosted India’s morale and gives them a 2-1 lead in the five-match series.
Washington Sundar wraps things up in style 👌
A terrific performance from #TeamIndia as they win the 4⃣th T20I by 4⃣8⃣ runs. 👏👏
They now have a 2⃣-1⃣ lead in the #AUSvIND T20I series with 1⃣ match to play. 🙌
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— BCCI (@BCCI) November 6, 2025
However, India may need to rethink experimental batting order changes and work on batter consistency. Ahead of the T20 World Cup, it’s important for the team structure to be firm. In this match, the bowlers’ contribution was so significant that India managed to win despite a modest total. The last match of the series will be held on Saturday in Brisbane, where maintaining momentum will be a challenge for India.
Even though this was India’s first match at Gold Coast, the bowlers overcame unfamiliar pitch conditions to deliver victory. Their variety and control on every ball reflected their skill, while the batters’ experimental approach didn’t yield much, but team coordination ensured India’s triumph.