Carrara, Queensland – The fourth T20 International between Australia and India is underway at Gold Coast Stadium, with the series delicately poised at 1-1 after the first match was washed out. India leveled the series with a convincing five-wicket victory in Hobart.

Australia will be without Travis Head and Sean Abbott, who have been released to prepare for the Sheffield Shield ahead of the Ashes series. Glenn Maxwell is expected to replace Head, while Matthew Short is another option to open. India, on the other hand, have a full squad to choose from, with Washington Sundar in good form after his match-winning innings in the previous game. Nitish Kumar Reddy could also return from injury.

Australia won the toss and elected to bowl first. Openers Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill started strong, putting on a quickfire partnership. However, Adam Zampa struck early, removing Sharma. Shivam Dube, coming in at number 3, struggled to find his rhythm. At the end of 10 overs, India were 76 for the loss of one wicket, with Gill looking well-set. Dube was later dismissed for 22, with India at 88/2 in the 12th over.

The pitch in Queensland is generally good for batting, with the ball coming onto the bat nicely. Fast bowlers can expect some assistance early on, while spinners may come into play later in the innings. The weather is mild, with temperatures expected to drop from 25°C to 20°C in the evening. Humidity is around 69%.

With the series on the line, both teams will be eager to secure a win in this crucial fourth T20I. India will be aiming for a score of around 180, while Australia will be hoping to restrict them and chase down the target.