After three exhilarating matches, the five-match T20I series between India and Australia sits squarely at 1-all. India could not take advantage of their Melbourne win and were held back somewhat after bowing to the Aussies in their chase in Hobart by five wickets, providing a platform on which the high-stakes fourth encounter shall be played at Gold Coast on November 6, Thursday. Just two matches remain; hence, this clash might just tip the scales and determine how the series pans out.
🏏 Match Details
Match: India v Australia, 4th T20I
Date: Thursday, November 6 2025
Venue: Gold Coast, Australia
Time: 1:30 p.m. (IST)
Live Telecast: Star Sports Network
Live Streaming: Disney+ Hotstar, JioCinema
🌤️ Weather Forecast
Cricketing action can be promised to fans without any interruption, as the weather conditions in Gold Coast remained hot and humid with zero chances of rain. Great weather for a brightly lit, high-scoring contest!
🏟️ Pitch Report
Surface at the Gold Coast is expected to support batting with consistent bounce and carry. Fast bowlers might get some swing or seam early on, but as the match wears on, the batter probably will take charge. Lots of boundaries and high scores await if one side gets going.
🇦🇺 Australia Team News
Australia still has many absentees, due to injuries or personal reasons.
Travis Head has been released to prepare for the ash.
There is a doubt over Maxwell’s fitness.
Adam Zampa might miss this game due to the birth of his second child.
Matthew Short could get an opportunity to open the batting, with Josh Philippe expected to find a bit more time in the middle-order. There’s also the possibility of young all-rounder Mahli Beardman debuting as Australia look to rotate bowling options.
Probable XI:
Mitchell Marsh (c), Matthew Short, Josh Inglis (wk), Tim David, Josh Philippe, Mitchell Owen, Marcus Stoinis, Xavier Bartlett, Matthew Kuhnemann, Nathan Ellis, Ben Dwarshuis.
🇮🇳 India Team News
The third-match combination of India had done wonders, and the team management seems likely to stick to the same XI.
Washington Sundar had a match-winning 49* and continues to prove to be the dependable all-rounder.
Kuldeep Yadav having been asked to join India A for the unofficial Test series against South Africa A will not be available.
Bumrah could be rested for one of the remaining games on the calendar ahead of the Test assignments.
Probable XI:
Shubman Gill, Abhishek Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Tilak Varma, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Shivam Dube, Washington Sundar, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah.
🔥 What to Expect
With the series tied 1-1, both teams will look to gain the upper hand. Aggressive batting, astute bowling changes, and high-intensity cricket all lie in store as India and Australia rekindle their fierce rivalry under Gold Coast lights.
The 4th T20I will be a blockbuster match to set a high-octane stage for the finale.
