India, led by Suryakumar Yadav, defeated Australia by 48 runs in the fourth T20I held in Queensland, taking a 2-1 lead in the five-match series.
India posted 167/8 after being put into bat. Shubman Gill top-scored with 46 runs, returning to form, while Axar Patel and Shivam Dube contributed important cameos along with taking two wickets each. Suryakumar Yadav scored a quick 20 runs off 10 balls, supporting the team's strong total.
"A much-needed 11-ball 21 with the bat at the latter stages of India's innings." — on Axar Patel's crucial contribution.
Captain Suryakumar Yadav impressed not only with his batting but also with strategic bowling changes and accurate DRS calls, helping India close out the match effectively.
The victory continues India's dominance in the shortest format, marking their eighth consecutive bilateral T20 series win. The final match will be held on November 8, with India leading 2-1 in the series.
"The T20 World Cup champions have won their last seven bilateral series in the shortest format, and they've ensured that they won't lose this one either."
All-rounder Axar Patel was awarded the Player of the Match for his all-round performance with bat and ball.
Fans can look forward to the decisive final T20I in this exciting series. Stay tuned for further updates.
Author's summary: India showcased strong batting and bowling, led by key performances from Shubman Gill and Axar Patel, securing a 2-1 lead over Australia in the 4th T20I.