India faces Australia in fourth T20I (Image Credit:- X)

India and Australia clash in the fourth T20 with series tied 1-1, aiming for an unassailable lead. The series opener was washed out. Australia won the second by 4 wickets, while India took the third match by 5 wickets.

In the second T20, Josh Hazlewood’s brilliant bowling restricted India to 125. Australia chased the target in 13.2 overs. Washington Sundar’s outstanding innings helped India level the series in Hobart. They chased down 187 run target set by Australia in 18.3 overs.

Team News India

Nithish Kumar Reddy is back in action after recovering from his injury. His return adds depth to India’s middle order and provides an additional bowling option, boosting the team’s balance. Test and ODI captain Shubman Gill is struggling in T20Is. He needs to find his rhythm soom which is crucial for India’s top order.

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A big question remains over Sanju Samson’s return to the XI. Jitesh Sharma impressed in his place in the third T20. His performance gives the selectors a tough decision to make.

India Probable XI:- Abhishek Sharma , Shubman Gill , Suryakumar Yadhav , Tilak varma , Axar Patel , Sanju Samson (wk) , Shivam Dube , Washington Sundar , Arshdeep Singh , Varun Chakravarthy , Jasprit Bumrah.

Team News Australia

Travis Head has been released from Australia’s T20 squad for the final two games. He now turns focus to the Sheffield Shield. The move signals Australia’s early preparations for the Ashes Challenge ahead. In his absence Matt Short will return to his favorite opening position.

Glenn Maxwell is likely to return to the playing XI, adding power to Australia’s middle order. Ben Dwarshuis inclusion further bolster their pace attack.

Australia Probable XI:- Matt Short , Mitchell Marsh (c) , Josh Inglis (wk) , Tim David , Mitch Owen , Marcus Stoinis , Glenn Maxwell , Xavier Bartlett , Ben Dwarshuis , Nathan Ellis , Matt Kuhnemann.

Pitch Report

Carrara Oval promises an even contest between bat and ball. The pitch offers good bounce and carry. Batters can score freely once set. Pacers might find some early movement under lights.

Weather

The weather will be partly cloudy with temperatures between 16°C and 25°C and humidity around 70%.

Time

Match will begin at 01:45 PM , IST.