The 4th T20 of India vs Australia will be played at Carrara Oval in Queensland. The five-match series is currently tied 1-1. Australia won the toss and chose to bowl first. The match will start at 1:45 PM IST and will be broadcast live on the Star Sports network for Indian viewers. The JioHotstar app and website in India will also stream live for the India vs. Australia 4th Twenty20 match.
After the first match was washed out, Australia took a 1-0 lead before India bounced back with a strong five-wicket win in the third T20I, thanks to Washington Sundar’s quickfire 49 off 23 balls. This match is crucial, as the winner will take a 2-1 lead in the series, with momentum heading into the final game.
Shivam Dube had a poor game in Hobart, conceding 43 runs in three overs without batting, but he has retained his place. Bowling coach Morne Morkel confirmed that Nitish Kumar Reddy has recovered from injury and will be available for selection. Kuldeep Yadav has returned to India to play in the four-day match against South Africa A.
Sean Abbott and Travis Head have been dropped from Australia’s T20I team. Glenn Maxwell, who has recovered from a forearm injury, is set to return to the playing XI. Matthew Short is expected to open the innings with captain Mitchell Marsh.
India vs Australia 4th T20 2025: Playing XIs for the 4th T20
In the fourth India vs Australia Twenty20 match, the Indian playing XI are Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Tilak Varma, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Washington Sundar, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Varun Chakaravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah, and Arshdeep Singh.
For Australia, the playing eleven includes Matthew Short, Mitchell Marsh (c), Josh Inglis (wk), Tim David, Josh Philippe, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Ben Dwarshuis, Xavier Bartlett, Nathan Ellis, and Adam Zampa.
Here is the team lineup of India and Australia for the 4th T20I:
| India’s Playing XI | Australia’s Playing XI |
| Suryakumar Yadav (C) | Mitchell Marsh (C) |
| Shubman Gill (VC) | Matthew Short |
| Abhishek Sharma | Josh Inglis |
| Tilak Varma | Glenn Maxwell |
| Jitesh Sharma | Tim David |
| Shivam Dube | Josh Philippe |
| Axar Patel | Marcus Stoinis |
| Varun Chakaravarthy | Xavier Bartlett |
| Washington Sundar | Nathan Ellis |
| Jasprit Bumrah | Ben Dwarshuis |
| Arshdeep Singh | Adam Zampa |
Weather and Pitch Report for Australia vs India 4th T20
The fourth Twenty20 International of Australia vs India will be hosted by Carrara Oval in Queensland. The pitch here has not hosted many men’s T20Is, with only two previous international games. However, it is a regular venue for Big Bash League matches. The surface generally offers good bounce and allows batters to play their shots freely. In BBL games, Carrara Oval has recorded one of the highest batting strike rates, showing that the pitch favors aggressive play.
The weather forecast for match day is clear, with almost no chance of rain, ensuring an uninterrupted contest. The temperature is expected to reach around 25°C during the day.
FAQs.
Q. Where can I watch the current Twenty20 series between Australia and India?
A. The JioHotstar app and website in India will stream the India vs Australia Twenty20 matches.
Q. Why is Hardik Pandya not playing against Australia?
A. Hardik Pandya is not playing against Australia because he injured his hamstring during the Super Four stage of the Asia Cup 2025 in the match against Sri Lanka. He is still recovering from the injury.
Q. Where will Australia and India play their fourth Twenty20 match?
A. The 4th T20I between India and Australia is taking place at Carrara Oval in Gold Coast, Queensland
Q. Who is India’s T20I vice-captain in 2025?
A. The Indian T20I team’s vice captain at the moment is Shubman Gill.
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