Australia vs India, 4th T20I 2025: Match Preview, Pitch Report, Playing XIs & Key Insights
AUS vs IND 4th T20I – Series Locked, Stakes High
The thrilling India Tour of Australia 2025 heads to the Carrara Oval, Gold Coast, for the 4th T20I on November 6, 2025. With the series level at 1-1 (first T20I washed out, Australia winning in Melbourne, and India bouncing back in Hobart), both teams are geared up for a must-win encounter to gain the upper hand before the final clash in Brisbane.
Match Details
- Fixture: AUS vs IND 4th T20I, India Tour of Australia 2025
- Date & Time: Thursday, November 6, 2025 | 6:15 PM Local / 1:45 PM IST
- Venue: Carrara Oval (Bill Pippen Oval), Gold Coast, Queensland
- Live Telecast: Star Sports Network
- Live Streaming: JioHotstar
- Live Score: Cricbuzz
Series Recap
- 1st T20I: Abandoned due to rain
- 2nd T20I: Australia won (Melbourne)
- 3rd T20I: India won (Hobart)
- Series Status: 1–1 (two matches remaining)
Carrara Oval Pitch & Weather Report
- Pitch: Carrara Oval provides a balanced surface — good for stroke play but with movement under lights for pacers. Scores between 150–170 are typical. Spinners might come into play later if dew settles in.
- Weather: Forecast is mostly clear and humid, with little chance of rain. Expect early swing due to coastal winds and ideal conditions for cricket under lights.
AUS vs IND 4th T20I: Probable Playing XIs
India
- Shubman Gill (VC)
- Abhishek Sharma
- Suryakumar Yadav (C)
- Tilak Varma
- Jitesh Sharma (WK)
- Washington Sundar
- Axar Patel
- Harshit Rana
- Varun Chakaravarthy
- Arshdeep Singh
- Jasprit Bumrah
Bench: Sanju Samson, Rinku Singh, Shivam Dube
Australia
- Mitchell Marsh (C)
- Travis Head
- Josh Inglis (WK)
- Tim David
- Mitchell Owen
- Marcus Stoinis
- Matthew Short
- Sean Abbott / Ben Dwarshuis
- Xavier Bartlett
- Nathan Ellis
- Matthew Kuhnemann
Bench: Mahli Beardman, Josh Philippe, Adam Zampa, Glenn Maxwell (expected to return later)
Players to Watch
India:
- Suryakumar Yadav – India’s explosive T20I captain ready to anchor the innings.
- Jasprit Bumrah – Death-bowling specialist with unmatched control.
- Arshdeep Singh – Swing bowler who thrives under lights.
Australia:
- Mitchell Marsh – All-round leader and key middle-order force.
- Tim David – Game-changing power finisher.
- Marcus Stoinis – Multi-dimensional match-winner with bat and ball.
Key Match Insights
- India’s comeback in Hobart was led by clinical bowling and a confident top order.
- Bumrah and Arshdeep’s new-ball spells will be crucial on the Gold Coast track.
- Australia’s bowling attack has been inconsistent at the death, and they’ll hope Starc or Abbott can tighten control.
- The Carrara Oval’s quick outfield promises plenty of boundaries if batters get set early.
Conclusion
The AUS vs IND 4th T20I is effectively a series decider — whoever wins takes control before Brisbane’s finale.
- India’s batting momentum and Bumrah’s precision make them slight favorites.
- Australia, with home advantage and power hitters, can never be ruled out.
Prediction: India to edge ahead in a high-scoring thriller, driven by Suryakumar Yadav’s brilliance and Bumrah’s mastery at the death.
Stay tuned for live updates, post-match analysis, and expert insights as India and Australia clash for supremacy in this electrifying T20I series!
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