AUS vs IND (Source: AFP Photos)
The 5-game T20I series between India and Australia will resume on Thursday, November 6. The 4th T20I will be held at the Carrara Oval, Gold Coast, Queensland, at 1:45 PM IST.
Australia
Australia will approach the fourth T20I with a mixed sense of focus and fatigue. Travis Head and Sean Abbott’s release weakens their lineup, but the form of Tim David and Marcus Stoinis remains encouraging.
David’s promotion up the order is proving fruitful, while captain Mitchell Marsh will look to lead from the front after a quiet outing in Hobart. The bowlers, however, struggled to contain India’s batting depth, with the absence of senior quicks noticeable.
India
India’s confident chase in Hobart must have boosted their momentum. Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, and Jitesh Sharma showcased India’s fearless approach, while Washington Sundar’s late surge was also a positive sign.
Arshdeep Singh and Varun Chakravarthy impressed with their control and wicket-taking ability, complementing Bumrah’s leadership with the ball. With the series level at 1–1, Suryakumar Yadav’s men are unlikely to tinker with their winning XI. The focus will be on maintaining batting aggression and bowling discipline.
AUS vs IND Head-to-head overview
Australia have met India in 35 T20Is so far. While Australia won 12 games, India had an upper hand with 21 victories, as 2 games produced no result.
Carrara Oval, Gold Coast pitch report
The Carrara Oval promises a fair contest between bat and ball. Fast bowlers can expect early movement and good bounce, making the new ball phase crucial. As the innings progress, the surface tends to settle into a true batting wicket, rewarding timing and placement.
Spinners are likely to come into play during the middle overs, using the large boundaries to their advantage. A first-innings score in the range of 160-180 should be competitive on this balanced surface.
Australia and India probable playing XI
Australia
Matthew Short, Mitchell Marsh (c), Josh Inglis (wk), Tim David, Glenn Maxwell, Mitch Owen, Marcus Stoinis, Xavier Bartlett, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Matt Kuhnemann
India
Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Tilak Varma, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Jitesh Sharma, Shivam Dube, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah
Top run scorers in AUS vs IND T20Is
We are only considering the players from the current squad.
Glenn Maxwell - 574 runs
Glenn Maxwell is the leading run-scorer for Australia in T20Is vs India, amassing 574 runs in 22 matches at an impressive strike rate of 152.25. His highest score of 113* remains one of the standout innings in this rivalry.
Suryakumar Yadav - 354 runs
Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav has been a force to be reckoned with, scoring 354 runs in 12 matches at a superb strike rate of 171.01. His two half-centuries have come in crucial moments, often lifting India’s innings in the middle overs.
Tim David - 256 runs
Tim David has emerged as a reliable finisher for Australia in T20Is against India, scoring 256 runs in 12 games at a strike rate of 152.38. With two fifties to his name and a best of 74, David has shown his ability to change games quickly.
Top wicket-takers from AUS vs IND T20Is
We are only considering the players from the current squad.
Jasprit Bumrah - 19 wickets
Jasprit Bumrah stands as India’s most successful bowler in T20Is against Australia, taking 19 wickets in 17 matches since 2016. He boasts an economy of 7.79 and the best figures of 3/16.
Axar Patel - 15 wickets
All-rounder Axar Patel has claimed 15 wickets in 12 matches against Australia between 2022 and 2025. He has an outstanding average of 16.20 and an economy of just 6.56.
Nathan Ellis - 13 wickets
Australia’s Nathan Ellis has been a consistent wicket-taker against India, grabbing 13 wickets in just 8 T20Is since 2022. Ellis maintains an average of 21.46 with best figures of 3/30 and an economy rate of 9.51.
AUS vs IND key stats
Australia key records
- Nathan Ellis is building up on a terrific year in T20I. Out of the 15 wickets picked this year, 6 of them have come against India. He has maintained an economy below 9 and continues to be a threat to India.
- Mitchell Marsh has hammered 424 runs in 13 T20I innings played in 2025 alone with 38.54 average, 161.21 strike rate, 1 century and 2 fifties.
- Glenn Maxwell, though not in good form, has a stellar record against India, scoring 574 runs in 22 previous games.
- The man in form is Tim David. This year, he has played 9 T20I innings, scoring 381 runs with 54.42 average, 199.47 strike rate, 1 hundred and 3 fifties.
- Abhishek Sharma vs Nathan Ellis - 16 runs, 14 balls, 3 dismissals
- Shubman Gill vs Nathan Ellis - 17 runs, 9 balls, 1 dismissal
- Tim David vs Varun Chakravarthy - 27 runs, 12 balls, 1 dismissal
India key records
- Abhishek Sharma will look to extend his dream run as, in 15 T20Is played this year, he has scored 705 runs at 47.00 average and a staggering strike rate of 200.85. This includes 1 century and 5 fifties.
- Even in this series so far, Abhishek is the leading run scorer, with 112 runs in 2 innings at 167.16 strike rate.
- Varun Chakravarthy has picked 25 wickets in 14 T20Is played in 2025 with 13.48 average, 7.02 economy and a five-wicket-haul.
- Tilak Varma will be key in the middle-order as he has scored 375 runs in 13 T20I innings with 46.87 average, 128.86 strike rate, and 2 fifties.
- Suryakumar Yadav vs Nathan Ellis - 73 runs, 38 balls, 1 dismissal
- Abhishek Sharma vs Xavier Bartlett - 47 runs, 25 balls, 0 dismissals
- Tim David vs Axar Patel - 38 runs, 35 balls, 2 dismissals
Records that can be broken in AUS vs IND 4th T20I
- Josh Inglis is 1 run away from completing 900 T20I runs.
- Nathan Ellis is 3 wickets away from completing 50 T20I wickets.
- Glenn Maxwell is 1 wicket away from completing 50 T20I wickets.
- Abhishek Sharma is 39 runs away from completing 1000 T20I runs.
- Tilak Varma is 9 runs away from completing 1000 T20I runs.
- Washington Sundar is 2 wickets away from completing 50 T20I wickets.
- Jasprit Bumrah is 2 wickets away from completing 100 T20I wickets.
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