Mitchell Marsh Identifies What Went Wrong As Australia Fall To India In 4th T20I At Carrara: 'In An Ideal World, You'd Have Full-Strength'

Mitchell Marsh, Australia's T20I captain, has opened up on the key factors behind Australia's loss in the 4th T20I against India. He pinpointed the inability to build partnerships and not having full strength as the key reasons behind their defeat.

At the Carrara Oval on the Gold Coast, India clinched a pivotal 2-1 lead in the T20I series. India put up a competitive 167 on the scoreboard, and the Aussies required 168 for the win. But Team India delivered an incredible bowling spell to restrict the Aussies to 119.

Mitchell Marsh Rues Over Missed Opportunities After Loss During 4th T20I

Australia captain Mitchell Marsh had initially thought that 167 was par in the venue. He went on to hail the Indian side, saying that they are world-class in such conditions at the post-match presentation.

The T20I skipper for Australia added that ideally, they would have their full squad in action. But some of their mainstays are preparing for the Ashes Tests.

"I thought 167 was probably par. In those chases, you just need a couple of partnerships, and we didn't get that. Fair play to India, they are a world-class team, certainly in conditions like that.

"In an ideal world, you have your full-strength team every day of the year, but some of the boys have a big series coming up. We also like giving guys opportunities leading into a World Cup. More opportunities guys get in games like this, it's great," Mitchell Marsh said in the post-match presentation.

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India Secure 2-1 Lead Over Australia In T20I Series 

Team India’s spinners delivered a sensational performance with the ball, successfully defending what initially appeared to be a chaseable target for Australia.

The Suryakumar Yadav-led Team India did not let any Aussie batter settle for a partnership during the chase. The top order started nicely, but as soon as the wickets started to fall, it was trouble for the Aussies.

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Washington Sundar shone with a 3 for 3 spell in 1.2 overs. Axar Patel, the Player of the Match, put up a splendid all-around display. He struck an 11-ball 21 and also registered a two-for-20 for 20 spell in four overs.

The Indian side picked up a 2-1 lead in the competition against Australia in the T20I series. All eyes will now be on The Gabba in Brisbane.