Sundar Sparkles as India Beat Australia by 48 Runs to Lead Series
In the fourth T20I at Carrara, Australia, the India national cricket team posted 167/8 after being asked to bat first. Top contributions came from Shubman Gill with 46 runs and a late-innings flourish by Axar Patel, who added 21* and later wreaked havoc with the ball.
Spin Trio Crushes Australia’s Chase
The Australia national cricket team collapse was swift: 119 all out in just 18.2 overs. India’s spin attack was decisive. Washington Sundar took 3 wickets for just 3 runs in eight deliveries, while Axar and teammate Shivam Dube also chipped in with key breakthroughs during the middle overs. Australia lost their final seven wickets for only 28 runs, handing India a commanding 2-1 lead in the five-match series.
What This Means
With one match remaining, India now hold a strong advantage and cannot lose the series. Their combination of disciplined batting and ruthless spin bowling marked a clear shift in momentum. Australia will be under pressure as they head into the final game needing a win to draw the series.
