India in crushing win as Axar, Sundar spin out Australia: 4th T20 (Carrara)

Sundar and Axar spun a web as India went 2-1 up in the 5-match T20 series after a dominant 48-run win over Australia in the 4th T20I at Carrara (Gold Coast).

Batting first, India posted 167 for 8 — Shubman Gill top-scored with a composed 46, while Abhishek Sharma, Shivam Dube and Axar Patel all added useful middle/lower-order runs.

Australia’s chase started steadily (67/1) but India’s spinners completely flipped the game. Washington Sundar’s burst (3 wickets for just 3 runs) blew the match open, with Axar Patel controlled again through the middle (2-20 plus late unbeaten runs). Australia then lost 9 wickets for 52 and were bowled out for 119 in 18.2 overs — a heavy defeat.

Summary scores: • India 167/8 (20 overs) • Australia 119 all out (18.2 overs) India won by 48 runs

Key player scores (batting): India: • Shubman Gill 46 • Abhishek Sharma 28 • Shivam Dube 22 • Axar Patel 21*

Australia: • Matthew Short 25

Key bowling: • Washington Sundar 1.2 overs – 3 wickets for 3 runs • Axar Patel 4 overs – 2 for 20

Nov 2025.