With momentum on their side and a series lead within reach, India take on Australia in the pivotal fourth T20I at Carrara Oval on Thursday, November 6, 2025. After splitting the first three matches, both teams are locked in a high-stakes battle—but it’s Team India, under new leadership and fresh energy, who smell blood and are aiming to seize control of the five-match series before the finale.
The India vs Australia rivalry has always delivered fireworks, and this T20I series is no exception. After a rain-affected opener, a clinical Australian win in the second game, and a gritty Indian comeback in the third, the series stands delicately poised at 1-1 (with one no-result). A win today doesn’t just give India the lead—it puts Australia on the defensive heading into the decider.
Captain Suryakumar Yadav, stepping into a full-time leadership role with quiet confidence, has emphasized adaptability. “We’ve learned from every game,” he said in the pre-match presser. “Carrara’s conditions can be tricky—slower outfield, smaller boundaries on one side—but our batters are ready to take calculated risks.”
The contest will hinge on a few critical duels that could swing the game either way:
Often overshadowed by the SCG or MCG, Carrara Oval on the Gold Coast has quietly hosted some dramatic T20 moments. With average first-innings scores hovering around 160–170 in night games, chasing under lights here demands nerve. Dew can also become a factor, making bowling second a gamble.
Historically, India have a mixed record at this venue—but with their current middle-order firing and death bowling improving, they’re better equipped than ever.
| India | Australia |
|---|---|
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | Travis Head |
| Ruturaj Gaikwad | Mitchell Marsh (c) |
| Suryakumar Yadav (c) | Glenn Maxwell |
| Rishabh Pant (wk) | Matthew Wade (wk) |
| Shivam Dube | Marcus Stoinis |
| Hardik Pandya | Tim David |
| Axar Patel | Ashton Agar |
| Washington Sundar | Pat Cummins |
| Arshdeep Singh | Mitchell Starc |
| Mohammed Siraj | Josh Hazlewood |
| Prasidh Krishna | Spencer Johnson |
While the immediate goal is a series lead, both sides are using this tour as a testing ground ahead of the 2026 T20 World Cup. For India, it’s about fine-tuning their death bowling and middle-order stability. For Australia, it’s about finding consistent performers beyond their big names.
A win today wouldn’t just be about bragging rights—it’s a statement of intent on foreign soil.
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