India vs Australia 4th T20I: Full Match Scorecard, Highlights & Key Moments:
Matches between the Indian national cricket team and the Australian men’s cricket team are always entertaining, stressful, and action-packed. This five-match T20 series is just like the other series. With the series tied at 1-1, both teams were fully prepared to compete for victory in the fourth T20 match, which was scheduled to take place on November 6, 2025, at the Carrara Oval in Gold Coast.
Toss, Venue, and Conditions:
At the beautiful Manuka Oval, Australian captain Mitchell Marsh won the toss and elected to bowl first. The pitch here initially offers some assistance to the bowlers, but it becomes better for batting later on. The weather was clear with no rain interruptions, so the audience were treated to a full 40-over match under the lights.
Team Line-ups:
India made a strong start to the match, fielding a new but confident team.
India’s Playing XI: Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav (captain), Tilak Varma, Jitesh Sharma (wicketkeeper), Washington Sundar, Axar Patel, Shivam Dube, Varun Chakravarthy, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah.
Australia’s Playing XI: Travis Head, Matthew Short, Mitchell Marsh (captain), Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Tim David, Matthew Wade (wicketkeeper), Sean Abbott, Adam Zampa, Nathan Ellis, Jason Behrendorff.
Both captains opted for a more aggressive team for this match – India relied on their spinners (Axar Patel and Washington Sundar), while Australia placed their faith in their big-hitting batsmen and fast bowlers.
First Innings: India Sets the Tone:
Batting first, India scored 192 runs for the loss of 6 wickets in their 20 overs.
The start was excellent – Abhishek Sharma got off to a quick start, hitting some superb boundaries all around the ground. Shubman Gill played a sensible innings, while captain Suryakumar Yadav played some brilliant shots in his characteristic style, especially through the covers and square leg.
A partnership between Suryakumar (47 runs off 25 balls) and Tilak Varma (38 runs off 27 balls) put India in a strong position. In the final overs, Washington Sundar’s unbeaten 42 runs (off 18 balls) propelled the score to a formidable total. His towering six off Sean Abbott in the final over sent a wave of excitement through the Indian dressing room.
For Australia, Jason Behrendorff (2 wickets for 29 runs) and Marcus Stoinis (1 wicket for 31 runs) bowled well, but none of the bowlers could completely stem the flow of runs.
Second Innings: Australia Fights Back:
Chasing a target of 193 runs, Australia got off to a flying start thanks to Travis Head’s quickfire 41 runs off just 22 balls. However, the Indian bowlers picked up crucial wickets at key moments, disrupting Australia’s momentum – Jasprit Bumrah’s accurate yorkers and Varun Chakravarthy’s spin bowling rattled the Australian batting lineup.
Captain Mitchell Marsh and Glenn Maxwell tried to steady the innings with a 63-run partnership for the fourth wicket, but Axar Patel, with his intelligent bowling, dismissed both of them in consecutive overs, completely shifting the match in India’s favor.
Tim David scored some quick runs towards the end, making 28 runs off 14 balls, but Australia could only manage 178/8 in their 20 overs, and India won the match.
Final Scorecard Snapshot:
India: 192/6 (20 overs)
- Abhishek Sharma – 33 (20)
- Suryakumar Yadav (c) – 47 (25)
- Washington Sundar – 42* (18)
- Tilak Varma – 38 (27)
- Jason Behrendorff – 2/29
- Marcus Stoinis – 1/31
Australia: 178/8 (20 overs)
- Travis Head – 41 (22)
- Mitchell Marsh (c) – 37 (30)
- Glenn Maxwell – 32 (21
- Tim David – 28 (14)
- Axar Patel – 3/27
- Jasprit Bumrah – 2/25
Result: India won by 14 runs
Player of the Match: Washington Sundar
Key Takeaways from the Match:
1. India’s Balanced Performance:
This match once again proved how quickly India’s young players can adapt to the situation. Abhishek Sharma’s fearless start, Suryakumar Yadav’s intelligent captaincy, and Washington Sundar’s all-round performance – all three played a crucial role in India’s victory.
2. Excellent Bowling in the Death Overs:
Jasprit Bumrah bowled brilliantly in the death overs. His yorkers and slower balls prevented Tim David and Stoinis from playing big shots.
3. Spinners’ Brilliance:
Axar Patel and Varun Chakravarthy maintained excellent control in the middle overs. When Australia was trying to score freely, these two bowlers stemmed the flow of runs and built pressure.
4. Australia’s Middle-Order Weakness:
Once again, Australia’s middle order crumbled under pressure. Mitchell Marsh tried, but after Maxwell’s dismissal, no important partnership could be formed.
5. Superb Fielding and Energy:
India’s young players fielded with great energy and agility, saving 15-20 runs. Although it may not have been immediately apparent, this proved to be a hidden factor in India’s victory.
Series Situation and What’s Next:
With this victory, India has taken a 2-1 lead in the five-match T20 series. The advantage is now firmly with India, and the upcoming fifth T20 match promises to be an exciting contest.
Australia will now be desperate to make a comeback in the series, while India will want to further boost its confidence by winning this series. Furthermore, this new and fearless Indian team is also using this series to further prepare for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2026.
Milestone Watch:
Tilak Varma inches closer to 1,000 T20I runs — a big achievement early in his career.
Abhishek Sharma is now only 39 runs away from becoming the fastest Indian to reach 1,000 T20I runs by balls faced.
For Australia, Glenn Maxwell and Marcus Stoinis continue their pursuit of the rare 1,000 runs + 50 wickets T20I double.
Conclusion:
The clashes between India and Australia never disappoint – they showcase not just cricket, but a game full of passion, excitement, and twists and turns that fans around the world love. The fourth T20 match was a prime example of this – displaying youthful exuberance, brilliant strategy, and composure under pressure. Now, as the series heads towards its final encounter, one thing is certain: The next India vs Australia match won’t just be a cricket match – it will be a statement, showing which team performs better under real pressure.
