4th T20I between Australia and India The five-match series is set to be a crucial match at the Carrara Oval, with both teams aiming to win and take the lead in the series. After the third T20I, which India won comprehensively, this match promises to be an exciting one, with the pitch conditions conducive for an exciting encounter.
key player matchups
Australia
- Mitchell Marsh and Josh Inglis will try to give a fast start.
- Matthew Short and Tim David are expected to be important in the middle order.
- Bowlers like Ben Dwarshuis and Xavier Bartlett will aim to take advantage of the early support and control the middle overs.
- Nathan Ellis and Matthew Kuhnman will also play important roles with the ball.
India
- Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill are ready to open with the aim of an aggressive start.
- Suryakumar Yadav And Tilak Verma will handle the middle order with his experience.
- The fast bowling attack is likely to be led by Jasprit Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh.
- Spin bowler Varun Chakravarthy can be important in controlling the middle overs.
Carrara Oval Pitch Report
The pitch at Carrara Oval for the fourth T20 match between Australia and India is expected to be quite balanced but overall a bit batsman-friendly. The fast bowlers are likely to be helped by good bounce, carry and some swing or movement with the new ball at the start of the game. However, once the initial overs are over, the surface becomes level, making it easier for the batsmen to play strokes. The spinners may get limited help in the beginning but they may get help later as the pitch will become a little slow.
The captain who wins the toss generally prefers to chase at this position.
squads
Australia: Mitchell Marsh (captain), Matthew Short, Josh Inglis (wk), Tim David, Mitchell Owen, Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Xavier Bartlett, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Matthew Kuhnman, Josh Philippe, Tanvir Sangha, Mahali Beardman.
India: Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav (captain), Tilak Verma, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Jitesh Sharma (wicketkeeper), Shivam Dubey, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakraborty, Jasprit Bumrah, Sanju Samson, Rinku Singh, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Harshit Rana.
Carrara Oval T20 stats & records
- Total tally: 9
- Matches won by batting first: 4
- Matches won by bowling first: 4
- Average score of first innings: 123
- Average score of second innings: 109
- Highest total recorded: 149/5 (20 overs) by Australia Women vs Pakistan Women
- Lowest total recorded: 92/10 (20 overs) by Pakistan Women vs Australia Women
- Highest score chased: 146/7 (19.5 overs) Australia vs West Indies
- Defense of lowest score: 108/6 (10 overs) South Africa vs Australia
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