India vs Australia 4th T20 Highlights: India Beat Australia by 48 Runs, Take 2-1 Series Lead
India secured a commanding 48-run victory over Australia in the fourth T20 match, taking a decisive 2-1 lead in the series. With this win, India ensured that they cannot lose the series. Australia can only hope to level it by winning the final game at The Gabba.
Match Summary
Washington Sundar bowled only eight deliveries but made a huge impact, claiming three wickets while conceding just three runs. His spell dismantled Australia’s chase and highlighted his efficiency under pressure.
Jasprit Bumrah took his 99th T20I wicket during the match. His final delivery resulted in Ben Dwarshuis missing a yorker and bottom-edging the ball onto his stumps. At that stage, Australia needed 52 runs from 18 balls, making the chase nearly impossible.
Key Moments
- Australia was 116/8 after 17 overs, requiring 52 runs off the last 18 balls.
- Washington Sundar dismissed Nathan Ellis and then Adam Zampa in consecutive deliveries, reaching his 50th T20I wicket and earning a hat-trick opportunity.
- One of the lighter moments saw Shubman Gill drop a high catch from Ellis but then safely take the next one from Zampa, laughing at his initial mistake.
"Leading edge and the easiest of return catches for Sundar. His 50th T20I wicket and he is on a hat-trick as well."
Final Note
The Indian bowlers dominated throughout, leaving Australia’s tailenders with too much to do in the final overs.
Author’s summary: India’s clinical bowling and Washington Sundar’s brilliant short spell sealed a 48-run victory, giving them a 2-1 series advantage over Australia.