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Ignored Axar Patel Shines As India Beat Australia By 20 runs To Claim Series

Ignored for the upcoming assignment in South Africa, left-arm spinner Axar Patel responded with excellent figures of 3/16 as India got the better of Australia by 20 runs in the fourth T20I to win the five-match series in Raipur on Friday. This was India's fifth consecutive T20I series on trot. Rinku Singh blazed away to a 29-ball 46 while Jitesh Sharma smashed 35 in 19 balls before Australia pulled things back to stop India at 174 for nine after the visitors opted to bowl first.

Ruturaj Gaikwad Makes History, Surpasses KL Rahul To Claim Sensational T20 Record

Rinku Singh blazed away to a 29-ball 46 while Jitesh Sharma smashed 35 in 19 balls before Australia pulled things back to stop India at 174 for nine in the fourth T20 International in Raipur on Friday. Cruising at 167 for four in 18.3 overs, India lost five wickets for only seven runs in the last two overs, thanks to Ben Dwarshuis (3/40) and Jason Behrendorff (2/32) after Australia opted to bowl first. Aaron Hardie started the match with a maiden over before Yashasvi Jaiswal (37 off 28 balls) got off the mark with a lovely cover drive Jason Behrendorff. The 21-year-old Jaiswal launched into Ben Dwarshuis in the third over, hitting the left-arm seamer for three boundaries to set the tone for the hosts.

India vs Australia: Jitesh Sharma's Powerful Shot Hits Umpire. What Followed Has Gone Viral

A somewhat unique incident unfolded during the fourth T20I encounter between India and Australia in Raipur when a powerful shot from Jitesh Sharma hit umpire Anantha Padmanabhan. During the 15th over of the Indian innings, Jitesh slammed a delivery from Chris Green straight back at the bowler and it was so quick that the umpire had no time to dodge it. The bowler was not able to take the catch and the ball crashed straight on Padmanabhan's arm. Although it was the umpire who suffered a slight injury, he was quick to apologise to the batter as the ball did not go for a boundary due to his accidental interference.

"Pretty Outrageous": Mitchell Marsh Blasts Timing Of India vs Australia T20I Series

Australian cricket team star Mitchell Marsh was not happy with the timing of the India vs Australia T20I series just days after the conclusion of the Cricket World Cup 2023. There were just four days between the final of the competition and the first game of the five-match T20I series between India and Australia. In a recent interaction, Marsh said that the players who were part of the World Cup-winning squad did not get any chance to celebrate the triumph as they had to get ready for the series. He further added that it was a tiring campaign for them and it would have been great if the players got more time to spend with their families before playing another series.

India vs Australia Live Score, 4th T20I: India Aim To Seal Series In Absence Of Australian Veterans

India vs Australia Live Updates, 4th T20I:Team India will be squaring off against Australia in the fourth T20I of the five-match series on Friday in Raipur. After trailing 0-2 in the series, Australia made a remarkable comeback as they registered a thumping five-wicket win the third T20I match.

India vs Australia Live Streaming 4th T20I Live Telecast: Where To Watch Live

India will look for an improved bowling performances as they look to seal the series against Australia with a win in the 4th T20I in Raipur. The hosts' young bowling unit, which has been under the pump, will look to better its death overs performance. Australia, on the other hand, will line-up with a fresh looking team as Cricket Australia (CA) released many of its top players including Maxwell midway into the series keeping in mind their workload and fitness ahead of the T20 World Cup. Shreyas Iyer will be available for selection having been rested for the first three games. He is expected to replace Tilak Varma in the playing XI.

"There Was Obviously No...": Mitchell Marsh Finally Speaks Up On 'Legs On World Cup Trophy' Controversy

Australia all-rounder Mitchell Marsh had become a topic of major controversy for putting with his feet on the World Cup trophy during his side's post-match celebrations. Australia won a record-extending sixth World Cup title last month after beating hosts India at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. In a viral picture, Marsh was captured putting his his feet on the World Cup trophy as the team celebrated their victory. He was on the receiving end of some harsh criticism, with many even suggesting that Marsh had the trophy and the game by doing the same.

"You Will Be Made Sacrificial Lamb...": New Pakistan Test Captain Shan Masood Told. His Reply Is...

Pakistan cricket is embarking on a new journey starting with their Australia Tour, that starts with Test on December 14. After a disappointing Cricket World Cup campaign, Pakistan cricket saw many changes. Babar Azam resigned as the Pakistan cricket team captain. Shan Masood was appointed the Pakistan Test team's skipper and Shaheen Afridi was given charge of the T20I team. Several officials in the Pakistan cricket team selection committee were also changed. How the experiment will bear fruit will be a matter of intrigue.

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Ignored Axar Patel Shines As India Beat Australia By 20 runs To Claim Series

Ruturaj Gaikwad Makes History, Surpasses KL Rahul To Claim Sensational T20 Record

India vs Australia: Jitesh Sharma's Powerful Shot Hits Umpire. What Followed Has Gone Viral

"Pretty Outrageous": Mitchell Marsh Blasts Timing Of India vs Australia T20I Series

India vs Australia Live Score, 4th T20I: India Aim To Seal Series In Absence Of Australian Veterans

India vs Australia Live Streaming 4th T20I Live Telecast: Where To Watch Live

"There Was Obviously No...": Mitchell Marsh Finally Speaks Up On 'Legs On World Cup Trophy' Controversy

"You Will Be Made Sacrificial Lamb...": New Pakistan Test Captain Shan Masood Told. His Reply Is...