India and Australia are set to clash in the fourth T20I at Carrara Oval in Queensland, adding another thrilling chapter to their competitive series. Following India’s impressive victory in the third T20I in Hobart, where they levelled the series 1-1, both teams are eager to secure a win that will prevent them from losing the series.
The third match saw India excel with their bowling, limiting Australia to 186 runs while successfully chasing down the target with five wickets to spare. Despite this success, India’s batting lineup has yet to find consistent form. In the second T20I, although players were able to start well, converting those opportunities into substantial runs remained a challenge. Ahead of the fourth match, securing strong contributions from the top order will be crucial for India to maintain their winning momentum.
In the previous encounters, Arshdeep Singh’s noteworthy performance earned him the player of the match award, and he is expected to be included in an unchanged lineup for the fourth T20I. In team news, Australia has let Travis Head go to prepare for the upcoming Ashes series. Meanwhile, Glenn Maxwell and Adam Zampa, who returned to the squad for the third T20I but did not play, are likely to feature in the playing XI for this match.
The matchup will commence at 1:45 PM local time, with the toss slated for 1:15 PM. The pitch at Carrara is generally favorable for batting, offering a good surface where fast bowlers may find early assistance, while spinners are expected to come into play later on in the innings. Weather conditions are looking pleasant, with temperatures hovering around 25°C at match time, gradually cooling to 20°C by evening.
Viewers can tune into the match’s live coverage on Star Sports, with streaming available via the JioHotstar app and website. As both teams vie for a critical victory, fans are in for an exciting contest.
India’s Playing XI includes: Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav(c), Tilak Varma, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Jitesh Sharma(w), Shivam Dube, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy, and Jasprit Bumrah.
Australia’s lineup features: Mitchell Marsh(c), Matthew Short, Josh Inglis(w), Tim David, Josh Philippe, Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Ben Dwarshuis, Xavier Bartlett, Nathan Ellis, and Adam Zampa.
With both teams having much at stake, the fourth T20I promises plenty of excitement for cricket enthusiasts.