The young Indian team won the 4th T20 against Australia at Raipur to clinch the series. It was a dominating display from the Men in Blue but there were a few testing phases that the team overcame to get to the victory. This series was a crucial test for the inexperienced Indian team but with a series victory, they gave a good account of their talent. In this article, we will take a look at the top 3 talking points from the 4th T20I between India and Australia.
Rinku Singh
Rinku Singh once again emerged as a pillar in the middle-order and he did the job with his finishing. It was not a typical Rinku Singh explosion but he still played with a strike rate of 158.62 and scored 46 runs off 29 balls. This series has established Rinku Singh as one of the prime contenders for a spot in the middle-order in this format. His finishing skills are an absolute treasure that can come in handy for India in the T20 World Cup next year.
Jitesh Sharma
The wicketkeeper-batsman from Vidarbha was one of the unsung performers in the 4th T20I. He got a chance in place of Ishan Kishan and Jitesh grabbed the opportunity with both hands. He played an instrumental role in leading India to a competitive total in the first innings. Jitesh scored 35 runs off 19 balls and compensated for the early dismissals of Suryakumar Yadav and Shreyas Iyer. In T20 cricket KL Rahul is an unlikely selection which makes Jitesh Sharma an option for the second-choice wicketkeeper-batsman.
Axar Patel
Axar Patel was the player of the match because of his outstanding spell where he picked up three wickets. He dismissed the likes of Travis Head, Ben McDermott, and Aaron Hardie to give India an edge in the second innings. Travis Head was looking in sublime touch but Axar Patel got the better of him which dented the hopes of Australia in the run chase. His spell paved the way for a comfortable victory for India in the end.