At the Manuka Oval, Australia showcased nerves of steel to clinch the fourth T20 by 4 wickets, leveling the series 2–2 after another high-voltage encounter against India. The match witnessed a stellar all-round performance from Steve Smith, who guided Australia both with the ball and the bat, earning himself the Player of the Match award.
Batting first, India struggled to build momentum after losing Rohit Sharma (5) and Sanju Samson (1) cheaply within the powerplay. Shubman Gill stood tall with a fluent 35 off 20 balls, while Hardik Pandya provided fireworks down the order with a blazing 34 from just 10 deliveries. However, consistent breakthroughs from the Australian bowlers kept India in check, as Marcus Stoinis (2/29), Adam Zampa (2/15), and Steve Smith (2/13) dismantled the lineup, bowling India out for 105 in 9.4 overs.
Chasing 106, Australia’s innings began on a shaky note. Jasprit Bumrah’s fiery spell (3/10) and Mohammed Siraj’s early strike reduced them to 30/4, giving India hope of sealing the series. But Smith, who had already shone with the ball, took charge with a sensational 29 off 12 balls*, while David Warner (24 off 6)* provided the finishing blows. Their late fireworks powered Australia to 109/6 in 9.2 overs, sealing victory with four balls to spare.
With the series now squared at 2–2, the upcoming final T10 promises a thrilling decider between two fierce rivals, as both teams battle for supremacy in what has been a fiercely contested series.