India vs Australia 4th T20: Queensland pitch report, key stadium stats

With this match potentially deciding the series leader, fans can expect an intense and high-octane clash at the Carrara Oval in Queensland.

The five-match T20I series between India and Australia is finely poised at 1-1 after three thrilling encounters. The action now shifts to the Gold Coast for the fourth T20I today , where both sides will aim to take the upper hand. The coin flip of the match went in Australia's way, who opted to bowl first. 

India vs Australia 4th T20 playing 11:  India playing 11 vs Australia: Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav(c), Tilak Varma, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Jitesh Sharma(w), Shivam Dube, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah  Australia playing 11 vs India: Mitchell Marsh(c), Matthew Short, Josh Inglis(w), Tim David, Josh Philippe, Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Ben Dwarshuis, Xavier Bartlett, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa 

  India bounced back strongly in Hobart with a commanding five-wicket victory following a tough loss in Melbourne. With this match potentially deciding the series leader, fans can expect an intense and high-octane clash.

 

Australia continues to deal with a few key absentees. Travis Head has been released from the squad to focus on Ashes preparations, while Glenn Maxwell’s participation remains uncertain due to fitness concerns. Adam Zampa is likely to sit out again as he and his wife are expecting their second child. Matthew Short could move up the batting order, and Josh Philippe may see additional playing time. Rising all-rounder Mahli Beardman could also feature in the lineup given the current squad rotation. 

 

India is expected to stick with the same XI that secured victory in Hobart. Washington Sundar’s unbeaten 49* proved crucial despite not being used with the ball. Kuldeep Yadav has been released to join India A for the unofficial Test series against South Africa A, ahead of India’s upcoming two-match Test series at home. Jasprit Bumrah might be rested for one of the remaining T20Is as the team manages workloads ahead of the Tests. 

 

India vs Australia 4th T20: Carrera Oval, Queensland Cricket Ground pitch report

 

The upcoming T20I at this venue will mark a debut for India here as they will play at this venue for the first time. Despite the lack of past data, preliminary reports indicate that the pitch is likely to favor the batters, offering a good surface for stroke play. Bowlers may find some assistance early in the game, particularly in exploiting movement or bounce, but overall, it is expected to be a fairly balanced track. Teams can anticipate a competitive contest, with strong scoring opportunities for batsmen while bowlers will need to strategize effectively to make an early impact.

 

India vs Australia: Head-to-head stats in T20Is in Queensland

 

This is the first time these two sides are competing at this venue in a T20I encounter.

 

Recent T20I match at the Carrara Oval

 

The most recent T20I encounter at the Carrara Oval was between Australia and West Indies back in October 5, 2022. Australia won the match by 3 wickets.

  

Carrara Oval key T20I stats 

Highest T20I totals at Carrara Oval, Queensland
Team	Score	Overs	RR	Inns	Opposition	Ground	Result	Match Date
Australia	146/7	19.5	7.36	2	West Indies	Carrara	Won	05/10/22
West Indies	145/9	20	7.25	1	Australia	Carrara	Lost	05/10/22
South Africa	108/6	10	10.8	1	Australia	Carrara	Won	17/11/18
Australia	87/7	10	8.7	2	South Africa	Carrara	Lost	17/11/18