India delivered a clinical performance to secure a commanding 48-run victory over Australia in the 4th T20I at the People First Stadium, Gold Coast, on November 6, 2025. With this win, India now leads the five-match series 2-1, ensuring at least a share of the spoils ahead of Saturday’s finale in Brisbane.
Axar, Sundar and Indian Bowlers Dominate a Tense Chase
Defending 167/8, India’s bowlers were relentless from ball one. Washington Sundar emerged as the standout, snaring 3 wickets at crucial junctures to halt Australia’s momentum dead in its tracks. Axar Patel and Shivam Dube chipped in with two wickets apiece, while Varun Chakaravarthy and Jasprit Bumrah squeezed the life out of the chase with pinpoint accuracy. Australia crashed to just 119 all out in response—a total that now ranks among their lowest ever at home in T20Is (only 111 vs New Zealand in Sydney, 2022 stands lower).
In fact, India’s effort to defend 168 is the second-lowest successful defense by any team against Australia in their backyard in T20I history, trailing only their own record of defending 162 in Canberra, 2020.
Suryakumar’s Crew March on Unbeaten
Earlier, India’s batters provided a solid platform. Contributions came from across the order, with Shivam Dube cracking a quick boundary and doing damage before falling to Nathan Ellis. Skipper Suryakumar Yadav led with a tactical approach, and the Men in Blue put up 167/8 after 20 overs—just about par but well defended by disciplined bowling.
This win not only puts India in command but also maintains their unbeaten streak in bilateral T20I series consisting of 2 or more matches in Australia—a truly staggering record that highlights their dominance on Aussie turf.
The action now shifts to the Gabba in Brisbane, where a spicy pitch and a fired-up Australian side await for the final showdown on Saturday, November 8, with the first ball at 1:45 pm IST (8:15 am GMT). Australia can only hope to level the series, but the momentum and bragging rights are now firmly in India’s camp.
