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India and Australia clash in the fourth T20I at Carrara Oval, with the series tied 1-1. Strong batting, shaky bowling, and a mild Queensland evening- what surprises await fans under the lights?
Australia wins toss, ops to bowl
Queensland: Suryakumar Yadav’s India will face Mitchell Marsh’s Australia in the fourth match of the five-match T20I series on Friday at the Carrara Oval in Queensland. Team Australia won the toss and have opted to field first. The series has been evenly poised so far, with the first game washed out due to rain and the next two matches ending in one win apiece for both sides.
The first two completed games highlighted the strength of both teams’ batting line-ups. India and Australia have shown aggressive and powerful batting performances, but bowling has emerged as an area needing improvement. Australia, missing key pacer Josh Hazlewood, has struggled to maintain consistency with the ball.
On the other hand, India’s spin-heavy combination has performed adequately but is considered slightly overloaded, potentially affecting balance in the bowling attack.
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The Carrara Oval pitch is expected to favor batsmen, with the ball coming nicely onto the bat. Early in the innings, fast bowlers may get some assistance, while spinners are likely to play a bigger role in the later stages of the game. Teams are likely to strategize accordingly, balancing attack and containment.
The weather in Queensland is expected to be mild on Friday, with daytime temperatures reaching around 25°C and dropping to 20°C by evening. Humidity levels will hover around 69%, and conditions are expected to be suitable for an uninterrupted evening match, which is scheduled to start at 7:15 PM local time.
Fans can catch the live broadcast of the fourth T20I on Star Sports. Digital viewers can stream the match live on the JioHotstar app and website, ensuring cricket followers in India and abroad don’t miss any action.
Australia will field a balanced squad led by Mitchell Marsh. Key players include Matthew Short, Josh Inglis (wicketkeeper), Tim David, Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, and Xavier Bartlett. The pace and spin attack features Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Matthew Kuhnemann, Tanveer Sangha, and Mahli Beardman.
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India’s squad, captained by Suryakumar Yadav, boasts a mix of experience and young talent. Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Tilak Varma, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Jitesh Sharma (wicketkeeper), Shivam Dube, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah, Sanju Samson, Rinku Singh, Nitish Kumar Reddy, and Harshit Rana complete the team.
With the series evenly poised at 1-1, the fourth T20I promises an exciting clash as both sides aim to gain the upper hand before the series decider. Fans can expect high-octane batting, tactical bowling changes, and thrilling finishes under the lights at Carrara Oval.
