India Secures Convincing Win as Australian Batting Collapses Again
India leads the T20 series 2-1 against Australia after a dominant 48-run victory at Gold Coast's Carrara Oval on Thursday evening. Australia was chasing a target of 168 runs but suffered a severe middle-order collapse, finishing at 119 all out in 18.2 overs.
Details of the Collapse
Australia looked promising at 1-67 in the ninth over before losing 9 wickets for just 52 runs. This total of 119 is Australia’s second lowest in home T20 internationals.
Bowling Performances
Seamer Nathan Ellis and spinner Adam Zampa each took three wickets, restricting India to 8-167 in their 20 overs. Zampa, who recently celebrated the birth of his second child, played a crucial role in breaking partnerships.
Batting Highlights
Indian opener Abhishek Sharma received an early reprieve when Australian captain Mitchell Marsh won the toss and chose to bowl first, but a dropped catch off Xavier Bartlett allowed Sharma to build a 56-run opening stand with Shubman Gill. Sharma was eventually dismissed by Zampa for 28.
Shivam Dube hit a massive six, prompting the replacement of a Kookaburra ball, before Ellis dismissed both the Indian No. 3 and Gill with clever slower deliveries.
“It was Australia’s second lowest total in T20Is at home.”
“Ellis knocked over the Indian No. 3 and Gill with a pair of slower balls.”
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Author's summary: India dominates with a strong bowling attack, exposing Australia's fragile batting lineup and taking a commanding 2-1 lead in the T20 series.