India vs Australia 4th T20 Highlights: India Win by 48 Runs, Lead Series 2-1
India secured a dominant 48-run victory over Australia in the fourth T20 match, ensuring they cannot lose the series. With this triumph, India hold a 2-1 lead, leaving Australia only the chance to draw if they win the final game at The Gabba.
Washington Sundar’s Match-Winning Spell
Washington Sundar bowled just eight deliveries but produced a stunning impact, taking three wickets while conceding only three runs. His performance dismantled the Australian lower order and set up India’s win.
Moments of Comedy and Class
The closing overs featured a mix of tension and humor. Sundar returned to bowl the 19th over, and
“Ellis went for a big hit first ball. It went very high into the night sky, Gill ran in from long on but spilled it.”On the next ball, Adam Zampa attempted another big shot, but
“Gill gobbled up the second chance and couldn't stop laughing.”
Bumrah’s Milestone and Australia’s Collapse
Jasprit Bumrah claimed his 99th T20I wicket in the final over. His last delivery of the match was a missed yorker that Ben Dwarshuis bottom-edged onto his stumps. At that point, Australia, reeling at 116/8 after 17 overs, needed 52 runs from 18 balls—an impossible chase.
Sundar on a Hat-Trick
Earlier in the innings, a leading edge offered Sundar the easiest of return catches, marking his 50th T20I wicket and leaving him on a potential hat-trick. The “final rites” were indeed being read for Australia’s innings.
Author’s Summary
India’s bowling brilliance, led by Sundar and Bumrah, sealed a decisive 48-run win over Australia, securing a 2-1 series lead with one match remaining.