The fourth T20I between Australia and India at Carrara Oval is set to be a pivotal fixture in the five-match series, with both teams aiming to secure victory and take the series lead. After the 3rd T20I, which India won comprehensively, this match promises to be exciting, with pitch conditions favourable for a thrilling encounter.
Key Player Matchups
Australia
- Mitchell Marsh and Josh Inglis will look to give a fast start.
- Matthew Short and Tim David are expected to be crucial in the middle order.
- Bowlers like Ben Dwarshuis and Xavier Bartlett will aim to exploit the early assistance and control the middle overs.
- Nathan Ellis and Matthew Kuhnemann will also play key roles with the ball.
India
- Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill are set to open, aiming for aggressive starts.
- Suryakumar Yadav and Tilak Varma will handle the middle order with their experience.
- Jasprit Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh are likely to lead the pace attack.
- Spin bowler Varun Chakaravarthy could be crucial in controlling the middle overs.
Carrara Oval Pitch Report
The pitch at Carrara Oval for the 4th T20I between Australia and India is expected to be fairly balanced but slightly batter-friendly overall. Early in the game, pace bowlers are likely to get assistance from good bounce, carry and some swing or movement with the new ball. However, once the initial overs are over, the surface tends to flatten out, making stroke play easier for batters. Spinners may find limited help initially but could come into play later as the pitch slows down slightly.
The captain winning the toss generally prefers to chase at this venue.
Squads
Australia: Mitchell Marsh (c), Matthew Short, Josh Inglis (wk), Tim David, Mitchell Owen, Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Xavier Bartlett, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Matthew Kuhnemann, Josh Philippe, Tanveer Sangha, Mahli Beardman
India: Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Tilak Varma, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Shivam Dube, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah, Sanju Samson, Rinku Singh, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Harshit Rana
Carrara Oval T20 Stats and records
- Total Matches: 9
- Matches won batting first: 4
- Matches won bowling first: 4
- Average 1st innings score: 123
- Average 2nd innings score: 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) by Australia vs West Indies
- Lowest score defended: 108/6 (10 Overs) by South Africa vs Australia
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