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CLAIM NOWToss Winner - Australia won the toss and choose to bowl first
India beat Australia by 48 runs
Australia will be without the services of Travis Head in this match, as he has left for Ashes preparation.
We are backing India as the winners of this match.
| Tournament: | India tour of Australia, 2025 |
| Format: | t20 |
| Venue: | Bill Pippen Oval, Robina, Australia |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
| Weather: | 23.3°C|Partly cloudy |
India and Australia are set to renew their battle in Carrara for the fourth T20I of the series. With both sides locked at 1-1, this match presents an important opportunity for either team to take the lead. The Australians will draw comfort from the home conditions, though the absence of a few regulars could leave them slightly stretched against an Indian outfit riding high after their last win. The visitors will be eager to build on that success and seize control of the series.
AUS
181/6 in 20.0 9.05
NZ vs AUS 2025
Australia beat New Zealand by 6 wickets185/4 in 16.3 11.21
173/8 in 19.5 8.72
AUS vs SA 2025
Australia beat South Africa by 2 wickets172/7 in 20.0 8.6
IND
After winning the second T20I, Australia were outplayed in the third match as their total of 188 for 6 fell short against India’s strong chase. Heading into the fourth game, they face a few adjustments, especially with Travis Head leaving the squad for Ashes duty. His absence means the batting order will need a reshuffle.
Even without him, the lineup has plenty of depth and firepower, especially on surfaces where timing and placement bring value. Mitchell Marsh, Marcus Stoinis, and Tim David form the experienced core, while Matthew Short and Mitch Owen add freshness and energy.
Marsh has been fearless at the top, often setting the tempo early. With Head gone, Owen could be pushed into the opening slot, while Glenn Maxwell’s entry in the middle overs should keep India wary. Maxwell’s knack for changing the pace of an innings will again be crucial in holding things together.
Josh Inglis and Stoinis will be dangerous in the closing overs, both capable of clearing the infield with ease. David’s purple patch has been another plus; he has maintained a strike rate above 200 this year and hammered a fiery 74 off 38 recently, reaffirming his role as a match-turner.
On the bowling side, the absence of Josh Hazlewood was felt in the last contest, though Nathan Ellis impressed with a strong return of 3 for 36. Ben Dwarshuis might slot in to strengthen the pace reserves alongside Xavier Bartlett. Left-arm spinner Matthew Kuhnemann handled the middle overs expertly and should fancy his chances once again on a surface that offers a bit of grip.
Nathan Ellis has been in superb form, leading the series with six wickets in three matches for Australia. He has impressively taken two or more wickets in each of the last two T20I matches. The Carrara Oval track is balanced, offering both swing and purchase for pacers who use variations effectively. Given his reliability and current form, Ellis is a strong candidate to take more than one wicket in this fixture.
Tim David scored 74 runs in 38 balls in the 3rd T20I match against India but that knock wasn't enough for the team. In this must win encounter with the series on the line on a slightly shortish ground David is expected to play a huge role in the middle and death overs and we back him to continue his good run of form from the last match and score over 22 runs in the 4th T20I.
Mitchell Marsh (c), Josh Inglis (wk), Tim David, Mitchell Owen, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Matthew Short, Xavier Bartlett, Nathan Ellis, Matthew Kuhnemann, Ben Dwarshuis
Josh Inglis, Matthew Short, Marcus Stoinis, Adam Zampa, Mitchell Marsh, Xavier Bartlett, Tim David, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Josh Philippe, Glenn Maxwell
India hit back in style in the third T20I, chasing 188 without much fuss to square the series. That performance has lifted their spirits, and the team will be eager to ride that energy into this next contest and nudge ahead 2-1.
Abhishek Sharma has been setting the tone early, taking advantage of the fielding restrictions. His fearless approach has brought him 112 runs in three innings at a strike rate of 167, proving how quickly he can swing the momentum. Another cameo of 30 or more from him could put India in control right from the start.
Shubman Gill’s stability will anchor the top order, while Suryakumar Yadav and Tilak Varma will aim to dominate the middle overs. Both have shown the intent to keep scoring briskly and could add useful 30-plus contributions again.
Further down, India’s lineup boasts considerable depth. Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, and Jitesh Sharma have added vital runs whenever given the chance. In the last outing, Sundar’s unbeaten 49 off 23 and Jitesh’s 22 from 13 balls helped close out the chase smoothly, and both will again be counted on to keep the scoreboard ticking.
All-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy is also available for this game and could replace Shivam Dube.
The bowling attack looks balanced and confident. Jasprit Bumrah remains India’s most dangerous pacer, and the surface here should suit his bounce and pace. Arshdeep Singh has complemented him nicely, forming an effective combination during the final stretch of the innings.
Axar’s accuracy and Varun Chakaravarthy’s mystery spin round out the attack well. Varun’s variations have troubled Australia’s batters so far, and we are backing him to get another couple of breakthroughs in this match.
After spending the first two T20Is on the bench, Arshdeep Singh returned with a bang in the third, winning the Player of the Match award. His three-wicket haul was instrumental, crucially breaking Australia's top order. With the track expected to favor pace and offer movement off the deck, Arshdeep's ability will be key. We're backing him to be lethal once again, delivering another match-winning spell and securing more than one wicket.
Abhishek Sharma scored 112 runs in 3 matches this series and has two scores of over 25 runs. He is really in sublime form this year scoring 705 runs in 15 matches, averaging 47.0 and most of those runs have come against top ranked sides. Given his current run of form, we back Abhishek Sharma to score over 24 runs in today's series decider.
Shubman Gill, Abhishek Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Tilak Varma, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Shivam Dube/ Nitish Kumar Reddy, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Arshdeep Singh/Harshit Rana, Varun Chakaravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah
Suryakumar Yadav, Shivam Dube, Varun Chakravarthy, Jitesh Sharma, Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Jasprit Bumrah, Shubman Gill, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Arshdeep Singh
Early conditions at Carrara Oval tend to favour the seamers as the new ball moves and bounces more under lights. By the time teams reach the middle overs, the surface usually begins to flatten, allowing batters more freedom. However, later on, spinners can pick up grip and influence the contest as the surface slows a little and boundaries don’t come as easily.
The conditions will mostly be pleasant and cool, with no forecast of rain as of now.
The average score batting first at Carrara Oval is 160. The highest score posted here in all T20s is Brisbane Heat’s 214-7 against Adelaide Strikers in the Big Bash League last year. For this game, a score of 180+ will be needed to challenge the chasing side.
The last match between India and Australia was a high scoring where the total match score was 374 runs. Both teams batting lineups look in really good form and on a good batting track and short square boundaries expect a lot of runs in this fixture potentially both teams scoring over 180 runs and we predict the total match score to be over 359 runs.
We are backing India to win the coin toss in the 4th T20I match against Australia at the Carrara Oval in Queensland.
Chasing sides generally hold the advantage here, so expect the team winning the toss to bowl first.
This T20I battle between Australia and India has been fiercely contested, and with the series balanced at 1-1, predicting a clear frontrunner for the fourth match is tough. Australia usually dominate on their own turf, but the absence of Travis Head and the in-form seamer Josh Hazlewood takes away some of their strength.
India’s batting looks far more settled, and that gives them a small edge against a relatively raw Australian attack. The visitors will sense a chance to press ahead if they get early momentum. For the hosts to regain control, Mitchell Marsh and Tim David must deliver strong innings and push the scoring rate upward. For now, India appear marginally better positioned to edge this contest and go 2-1 up before the final game.
We are backing India as the winners of this match.
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