NEW DELHI: Captain Matthew Wade conceded that Australia struggled against spinners during their 20-run defeat against India in the fourth T20I in Raipur on Friday. The loss resulted in Australia losing the series 1-3, as India showcased a collective effort with both bat and ball.
Reflecting on their performance, particularly against spin, Wade acknowledged, "We just didn't play spin very well, lost a few wickets in the middle as well. The guys came in and did a good job, but unfortunately, we couldn't do the job with the bat."
He emphasised the importance of learning from the experienced players in the team and building depth in the squad with the T20 World Cup on the horizon.
In the fourth T20I, Rinku Singh and Jitesh Sharma played explosive cameos, helping India post a total of 174/9. Chasing 175 for victory, Australia faced challenges against spinners Axar Patel and Ravi Bishnoi, who combined to take four wickets.
The Australian batters struggled to find boundaries at regular intervals, losing wickets in the middle overs.
Travis Head and Josh Philippe opened for Australia, sharing a 40-run partnership until Ravi Bishnoi broke through, dismissing Philippe in the fourth over. Axar Patel removed Head in the fifth over, further denting Australia's chase.
Despite efforts from the middle order, the Men in Blue bowlers maintained pressure, securing a 20-run victory.
India's series victory showcased their dominance in the T20I format, while Australia look to regroup and learn from the challenges posed by the spinners ahead of future competitions.
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