India vs Australia 4th T20i Match summary:
Gill Anchors a Gritty Innings (IND 167/8)
After losing the toss and being put in to bat, India had to scrap for every run on a tricky Carrara pitch that offered unexpected bounce. Opener Shubhman Gill was the bedrock of the innings, steadying the ship with a crucial 46 off 39 balls. While the top order got decent starts—including a quick cameo from skipper Suryakumar Yadav—Australia’s pace maestro Nathan Ellis (3/21) and leg-spinner Adam Zampa (3/38) kept the scoring rate in check, picking up wickets at regular intervals.
Axar Patel stepped up to smash a vital 21 not out off just 11 deliveries, lifting India from what looked like a par score to a formidable 167/8, which was a difference creator. His late burst proved critical.
The Spin Web: Australia Crumbles Under Pressure (AUS 119 all out)
In the chase, Australia started aggressively, with openers Matthew Short and Mitchell Marsh finding the boundaries early. But the moment the spinners took over, the Australian innings hit a massive roadblock.
The Player of the Match, Axar Patel, immediately choked the flow of runs and delivered the critical first strikes, sending both Short and Josh Inglis back to the pavilion. This opened the floodgates.
It became a full-blown batting collapse as:
- Shivam Dube (2/20) provided the surprise punch, removing captain Marsh (30) and the dangerous Tim David.
- Washington Sundar applied the finishing chokehold. In a stunning, blink-and-you-miss-it spell, Sundar wiped out the lower order, bagging 3 wickets for only 3 runs to wrap up the Australian innings for just 119 in 18.2 overs.
The Australian batters simply had no answer for the spin combination on a surface where India’s bowlers adjusted brilliantly. The hosts lost their last seven wickets for just 28 runs, highlighting the clinical precision of the Indian attack.
Series Locked Up
This win is a huge boost for Team India, proving their ability to defend a moderate total through tactical bowling and exceptional discipline. They head to The Gabba for the final match with the series trophy already in the cabinet.
| Team | Score | Key Batting | Key Bowling |
| India | 167/8 (20 Overs) | Shubman Gill 46, Axar Patel 21* | Nathan Ellis 3/21 |
| Australia | 119 All Out (18.2 Overs) | Mitchell Marsh 30, Matthew Short 25 | Washington Sundar 3/3, Axar Patel 2/20 |