IND vs AUS 4th T20: Will rain play spoilsport in high-scoring Gold Coast?

IND vs AUS 4th T20: Will rain spoil the high-scoring Gold Coast contest?

India, led by Suryakumar Yadav, will face Mitchell Marsh’s Australia in the fourth match of the five-game T20I series at Carrara Stadium, also known as the People First Stadium, in Gold Coast on Thursday.

The series stands level at 1-1 going into this clash. Australia claimed victory in the second T20I, while India bounced back in the third. The opening match, however, was abandoned due to rain.

India’s form and key players

Captain Suryakumar Yadav has shown glimpses of his best in the first and third matches, getting off to promising starts. With a month-long break before the series against South Africa, he will be eager to convert those beginnings into a big score.

Vice-captain Shubman Gill, meanwhile, continues to search for form. His scores on this tour — 10, 9, 24, 37 not out, 5, and 15 — reflect inconsistency. His best moment came at Canberra when he built a solid partnership with Suryakumar.

“Gill has been troubled by fuller deliveries with a hint of movement and hasn’t yet displayed the fluency he’s known for.”

Australia’s preparations

Australia will be without Travis Head, who has been released to play in the Sheffield Shield ahead of The Ashes, following Josh Hazlewood’s early release from the T20 squad for the same reason.

Outlook

With the series balance delicately poised and potential rain threats at the coast, both sides will aim to take a decisive lead before the final game.

Author’s Summary: India and Australia meet for the fourth T20I in Gold Coast, where weather concerns and key player form add intrigue to a closely fought series at 1-1.

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The Indian Express The Indian Express — 2025-11-06

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