India vs Australia 4th T20 Highlights
Washington Sundar bowled only eight deliveries but took three wickets while conceding just three runs, ensuring India's dominance in the series. With this victory, India leads 2-1, making it impossible for Australia to win the series outright. Australia can now only hope to draw the series by winning the final match at The Gabba.
Key Moments
The closing stages had a humorous twist. Sundar returned to bowl the 19th over. Nathan Ellis went for a big hit on the first ball, sending it high into the night sky. Shubman Gill sprinted from long on to catch it but dropped the ball. Quickly recovering his position, Gill managed to catch the second ball bowled to Adam Zampa, who failed to clear him. Gill laughed at the chance he had initially dropped.
Jasprit Bumrah’s Milestone
Bumrah claimed his 99th T20I wicket on the last ball of the match. Attempting a yorker, Bumrah missed, prompting Ben Dwarshuis to swipe awkwardly and hit his own stumps.
Australian Chase Collapses
- Australia needed 52 runs from 18 balls, a tough ask for the tailenders.
- Ben Dwarshuis faced Bumrah’s final over with Nathan Ellis at the other end.
- Sundar took his 50th T20I wicket with a straightforward catch off a leading edge, bringing him close to a hat-trick.
"India have ensured that they won't lose the series."
At 116/8 in 17 overs, Australia’s hopes of a comeback were fading fast as India wrapped up the innings confidently.
Author’s summary: Washington Sundar’s exceptional bowling and key moments from Bumrah secured India's strong 2-1 lead, putting Australia on the back foot before the final T20 match.