The India vs Australia T20 series in November 2025 has delivered breathtaking cricket drama, with both teams showcasing their talent and hunger for victory. The series, consisting of five games, reached a tipping point at Carrara Oval, Queensland, where India outclassed Australia to win the fourth T20I by 48 runs, taking a 2-1 lead in the contest.
Match Overview: Fourth T20 at Carrara Oval
After a rain-abandoned first match and split wins in the next two games, the fourth T20 became the centerpiece of the series. India batted first, setting a competitive total of 167/8, led by a vital 46-run innings from Shubman Gill and crucial finishing strokes from Washington Sundar and Jitesh Sharma. Australia’s chase faltered against disciplined Indian bowling, with Sundar’s double strike and Arshdeep Singh’s tidy spell ensuring that Australia was restricted to 119 all out.
Highlights of the match include:
- Shubman Gill rediscovering some form after a lean patch, anchoring the innings at the top.
- Washington Sundar’s all-round brilliance (batting and bowling) earning praise.
- Arshdeep Singh and Axar Patel’s combined bowling efforts, extinguishing Australia’s hopes early.
- India’s spinners making vital breakthroughs after the powerplay.
- Mitchell Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, and Tim David failing to convert starts for Australia.
Series Situation and Player Performances
The victory gave India a 2-1 advantage in the five-match series, building momentum before the decider. Abhishek Sharma remained a consistent performer throughout, pushing for a record-breaking milestone of 1,000 T20I runs. Suryakumar Yadav’s calm captaincy and Tilak Varma’s steady support in the middle order solidified the team’s resilience.
For Australia, the bowling lacked teeth without Josh Hazlewood, and the batting lineup struggled against Indian spin. Marsh’s leadership has been backed by Matthew Short’s form, but the hosts will need a dramatic turnaround in the final match to draw the series.
Squads and Key Stats
India: Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav (captain), Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson (wk), Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakaravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah, Rinku Singh, Washington Sundar, Arshdeep Singh, Jitesh Sharma.
Australia: Mitchell Marsh (captain), Travis Head, Josh Inglis (wk), Tim David, Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Xavier Bartlett, Sean Abbott, Matthew Short, Josh Philippe, Tanveer Sangha, Mahli Beardman, Nathan Ellis, Matthew Kuhnemann.
India has now won 21 of 34 T20Is against Australia, with a superior head-to-head record in the format.
What’s Next?
The final T20 match will be the decider. Both teams are contemplating tactical changes. India is eyeing a series win to cap a successful year, while Australia seeks to salvage pride and even the contest. Fans can expect another high-voltage clash with star players likely to step up in crunch moments
Conclusion:
India’s win in the fourth T20I not only gave them the series lead but also highlighted young talent, tactical depth, and quality leadership under Suryakumar Yadav. The rivalry with Australia continues to push both teams to greater heights, promising more excitement in the matches ahead.
