How Did Washington, Axar, and Dube Lead India to Victory Against Australia?
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Synopsis
In an electrifying fourth T20I, India's bowlers shined, with Washington Sundar leading the charge. Their stunning performance led to a 48-run victory over Australia, placing India in a strong position in the series. Read on for a detailed analysis of the match highlights and key performances.
Key Takeaways
- Washington Sundar excelled with 3 wickets for 3 runs.
- Axar Patel and Shivam Dube each claimed 2 wickets.
- India's bowlers dominated, taking all wickets among six bowlers.
- Australia collapsed from 67/1 to 119 all out.
- India takes a 2-1 lead in the series.
Carrara (Gold Coast), Nov 6 (NationPress) Washington Sundar showcased extraordinary bowling with figures of 3-3, while Axar Patel and Shivam Dube each contributed two wickets as India delivered an impressive bowling display to secure a victory over Australia by 48 runs in the fourth T20I at Carrara Oval on Thursday, taking a commanding 2-1 lead in the five-match series.
Although India managed to post a modest score of 167/8 on a pitch that offered inconsistent bounce, their bowlers turned the tide decisively in their favor. All six bowlers utilized claimed at least one wicket, with Sundar, Axar, and Dube shining brightly.
Australia appeared well-positioned to chase down the target of 168 but faltered dramatically, losing their last nine wickets for a mere 52 runs, unable to recover from the grip of India's spin trio. From a solid start of 67/1, they collapsed to be bowled out for 119 in just 18.2 overs, leaving them in a must-win situation for the upcoming final game in Brisbane on Saturday.
The Australian innings began with Matthew Short and Mitchell Marsh hitting six boundaries between them. Axar provided the initial breakthrough for India, trapping Short lbw after he attempted a sweep, and later bowled Josh Inglish. Marsh looked promising but was dismissed by a slower ball from Dube, caught at backward square leg.
From that point, Australia's middle order crumbled under pressure. Tim David mishit a pull shot off Dube to extra cover, and Josh Philippe followed soon after, caught at short mid-wicket off Arshdeep Singh. Glenn Maxwell fell victim to a googly from Varun Chakaravarthy that clipped the top of off stump.
Sundar then struck twice in quick succession, trapping Marcus Stoinis lbw and taking a return catch off a simple chip from Xavier Bartlett to claim his 50th T20I wicket. Jasprit Bumrah returned to claim his 99th T20I wicket by bowling Ben Dwarshuis, while Sundar wrapped up the match by having Adam Zampa caught at long-on.
Brief Scores: India 167/8 (Shubman Gill 46, Abhishek Sharma 28; Nathan Ellis 3-21, Adam Zampa 3-45) beat Australia 119 in 18.2 overs (Mitchell Marsh 30, Matthew Short 25; Washington Sundar 3-3, Axar Patel 2-20) by 48 runs.
Point of View
I believe this match not only showcased the tremendous skill of our bowlers but also highlighted the importance of teamwork in cricket. India's bowling attack proved to be decisive, and their ability to adapt to challenging conditions was commendable. With the series poised at 2-1, the upcoming match in Brisbane will be crucial for both teams.
NationPress
06/11/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the final score of the 4th T20I?
India scored 167/8, while Australia was bowled out for 119.
Who were the standout bowlers for India?
Washington Sundar, Axar Patel, and Shivam Dube were the standout bowlers.
Where was the match played?
The match took place at Carrara Oval in the Gold Coast.
What is the current series status?
India leads the series 2-1 after this match.
When is the next game in the series?
The next match is scheduled for Saturday in Brisbane.
