Ugly Collapse Leaves Aussies Staring at T20 Series Loss
India took a 2-1 lead in the T20I series after Australia's batting collapsed disastrously in the fourth match on Thursday night at People First Stadium. Australia’s hopes of winning the series have been dashed following a devastating 9-52 batting collapse on the Gold Coast.
Australia struggled against India’s bowling attack, with no batter scoring more than 30 runs during the failed chase. They ultimately lost by 48 runs in front of 20,470 fans. Chasing 168 for victory, Australian batters couldn't build momentum despite some promising starts.
- Mitch Marsh scored 30 runs from 24 balls
- Matthew Short made 25 from 19
- Marcus Stoinis contributed 17 off 19
- Tim David added 14 from nine
Though these players began well, none managed to convert their starts, resulting in a shocking middle-order collapse. Australia started strongly, reaching 1-67 by the ninth over but then lost 9 wickets for just 52 runs.
Indian bowlers Axar Patel (2-20), Washington Sundar (3-3), and Shivan Dube (2-20) all tore through the Australian lineup, capitalizing on poor shot selection and pressure.
Australia now aims to level the series in the final match in Brisbane on Saturday.
Shivam Dube sent that one way out of the stadium 😎 #AUSvINDpic.twitter.com/H5px77NuIa
Nathan Ellis continued his excellent form throughout the series, leading Australia's bowling effort and triggering a middle-order collapse in the Indian innings that eased Australia's earlier chase.
Summary: Australia’s severe batting collapse in the fourth T20I left them trailing 2-1 in the series, with key batters failing to capitalize on strong starts against a disciplined Indian bowling attack.
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