3 Moments That Generated a Buzz in AUS vs IND 2025 4th T20I Featuring Shivam Dube
A superb bowling display powered Team India to a 48-run victory over Australia at Carrara Oval, Queensland, on Thursday, November 6, in the fourth T20I. The Men in Blue now lead the five-match series 2-1.
India’s Batting Performance
After being asked to bat first, India posted 167/8 in 20 overs. [translate:Shubman Gill] led the way with 46 runs from 39 balls. Useful contributions also came from Abhishek Sharma (28 off 21), Shivam Dube (22 off 18), and Axar Patel (21* off 11).
Australian Bowling Highlights
- Pacer Nathan Ellis was the standout bowler with figures of 4-0-21-3.
- Leg spinner Adam Zampa took three wickets while conceding 45 runs in four overs.
Australia’s Response
Chasing 168, Australia were bowled out for 119 in 18.2 overs, losing wickets rapidly. Openers Mitchell Marsh (30 off 24) and Matthew Short (25 off 19) were the only batsmen to surpass 20 runs.
Key Indian Bowlers
- Washington Sundar claimed three wickets.
- Axar Patel and Shivam Dube took two wickets each.
Axar was adjudged the Player of the Match for his brilliant all-round performance.
Buzz-Worthy Moments
Suryakumar Yadav started well but failed to convert his innings into a significant score. The Indian captain was dismissed on the first ball of the 16th over while attempting a big hit off Xavier Bartlett; the ball was caught by Tim David at deep square leg.
Author's summary: Team India’s disciplined bowling effort and crucial cameo performances secured a vital T20I win over Australia, highlighted by Axar Patel's all-round brilliance.