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Gold Coast will host its first-ever Australia-India T20 International. This five-match series is nicely poised after India levelled the series courtesy of a five-wicket victory in Hobart on Sunday.

Australia fought hard in that game, but India were always in front. Early wickets with the ball meant Australia were relying on individual brilliance to get them to a somewhat competitive total. Tim David (74 off 38) and Marcus Stoinis (64 off 39) played beautifully, but the hosts will want more from their top three.

For India, Shubman Gill is in the spotlight as he has had a quiet tour to date. With Abhishek Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav showing signs of their best form in this series, India can set up a great platform for their middle order to tee off. Washington Sundar (49 off 23 balls) showed he is capable.

The winner in this match cannot lose the series with the final match to be played at the Gabba on Saturday.

AUS vs IND 4th T20 Possible Playing XIs

Travis Head and Sean Abbott have been released to play in the fourth round of the Sheffield Shield. Glenn Maxwell is likely to return from injury. For more information on Australia’s possible XI for this match, check out our dedicated article.

Australia: 1. Mitchell Marsh (c), 2. Matt Short, 3. Josh Inglis (wk), 4. Tim David, 5. Glenn Maxwell, 6. Marcus Stoinis, 7. Mitch Owen, 8. Xavier Bartlett, 9. Ben Dwarshuis, 10. Nathan Ellis, 11. Matt Kuhnemman/Tanveer Sangha

Nitish Kumar Reddy could come into the XI after recovering from injury. “He did all his work that was needed or expected of him in fielding, batting, and bowling,” bowling coach Morne Morkel said, as quoted by ESPNcricinfo. “He ticked all of that, so we will find out now after assessment where he is at.”

India: 1. Abhishek Sharma, 2. Shubman Gill, 3. Suryakumar Yadav (c), 4. Tilak Varma, 5. Axar Patel, 6. Washington Sundar, 7. Jitesh Sharma (wk), 8. Shivam Dube/Nitish Kumar Reddy, 9. Arshdeep Singh, 10. Varun Chakravarthy, 11. Jasprit Bumrah

Carrara Oval Gold Coast Pitch Report and Weather

There have been 11 men’s T20s on this ground since the start of 2021. The average first innings score is 153.45 at an overall run rate of 8.23. Chasing teams have won six of these matches.

Also, pace bowlers have had the better of proceedings, taking 98 wickets at an average of 20.40 and economy of 8.19. Spinners have picked up 29 wickets at a higher average of 29.86 and lower economy of 7.77. See more information about Carrara Oval in our dedicated article.

A clear and warm day is forecast on the Gold Coast. Dew is a possibility in the second innings.

Fantasy Cricket Tips for AUS vs IND 4th T20 2025: Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

Top wicket-keeper picks:

• Josh Inglis is yet to get going in this series, but he offers the most potential from a fantasy cricket perspective as he bats at number three. Inglis has scored 409 in all T20s this year (avg. 31.5, SR 178.6) when batting at three.

Key batter picks:

• Abhishek Sharma is the leading run-scorer this series (112) with a strike rate of 167.16. In all T20s this year, Abhishek has hammered 713 runs in the powerplay at a strike rate of 192.2. SPODA AI Data gives a 48% probability that he will cross 30.
• Tim David is enjoying the extra responsibility and time batting up the order. In all T20s this year, David has struck 132 runs at a strike rate of 165 when batting at four.
• Mitchell Marsh is key for Australia. Getting through the powerplay is vital as he can go big. From overs 7-20 in all T20s this year, Marsh has smashed 507 runs at an average of 33.8 at a strike rate of 176.

Top all-rounder picks:

• Marcus Stoinis is in terrific form. He hit a half-century in the previous match and also has two wickets in the series. It is a big risk to leave him out of Dream11 teams.
• Glenn Maxwell is expected to play in this match, according to cricket.com.au. He has a terrific record in T20s on this ground: 7 inns, 276 runs, avg. 55.20, SR 163.31.
• Axar Patel bats at five and has 15 wickets in 10 innings against Australia (avg. 16.20, SR 14.80).

Key bowler picks:

• Arshdeep Singh (3/35) was man of the match in the Hobart T20I. According to SPODA AI Data, Arshdeep Singh is likeliest to dismiss Mitchell Marsh, with a 27.56% probability (see matchups below).
• Jasprit Bumrah bowls in the crunch overs and has an excellent matchup against Glenn Maxwell (see below).
• SPODA AI Data predicts Ben Dwarshuis has a 63.64% chance of taking 2+ wickets. The left-armer has eight wickets in six T20s on this ground (econ. 7.78, SR 15.63). He will be crucial against Abhishek Sharma (see potential matchup below).
• Varun Chakravarthy has four wickets in this series at an economy of just 7.00. The longer boundaries on this ground can work in his favour.

Other Players to Consider for your Fantasy Cricket Teams

• Nathan Ellis is the leading wicket-taker this series (6). He dismissed Abhishek with the short ball in the Hobart T20I. This is a tactic Australia could employ again.
• It is unlikely Washington Sundar will bowl as Australia’s lineup is full of right-handers. However, he can provide handy runs down the order as he showed in the last game.
• Is this the game Shubman Gill gets going? He is averaging just 23 with no fifties in 10 T20Is this year. The law of averages can suggest he is due.
• Suryakumar Yadav has shown glimpses of his best form. He is worth trying as captain in some of your Dream11 teams.
• Matt Short will likely open the batting and could contribute with some overs. He is also a good fielder. A good differential Dream11 pick.

Other Stats and Important Matchups

• Head-to-head in T20Is: Matches 35, Australia 12, India 21, N/R 2.
• Abhishek Sharma has been dismissed six times in 74 balls against left-arm seam in T20s this year. Can Ben Dwarshuis get this prized wicket?
• Arshdeep Singh vs Mitchell Marsh in all T20s: 23 balls, 40 runs, three wickets.
• Jasprit Bumrah vs Glenn Maxwell in all T20s: 65 balls, 75 runs, seven wickets.
• Axar Patel vs Marcus Stoinis in all T20s: 49 balls, 35 runs, four wickets.

AUS vs IND 4th T20 2025 Dream11 Prediction

Note: The below teams are not based on the final playing XIs. We may not be able to update these in time. Use the stats and commentary in this article, as well as your own instincts, to create your teams. 

Option 1:

Option 2:

AUS vs IND 4th T20 2025 Match Prediction: Who will win?

Backing the chasing team to win. However, I’m expecting India to win as they are finding their groove.

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