The fourth match of the five-match T20I series between India and Australia (AUS vs IND 4th T20I) will be played at the Carrara Oval in Queensland on Thursday, November 6. It’s worth noting that the hosts, Australia, could make some significant changes to their playing XI for this match.
Australia’s explosive opening batsman, Travis Head, has been ruled out of the final two T20Is against India to prepare for the Ashes. As a result, experienced all-rounder Glenn Maxwell could replace him in the playing eleven. Maxwell, who has played 124 T20Is for his country, has scored 2,833 runs and taken 49 wickets in the final three T20Is. This lethal batsman will open with Mitchell Marsh.
In the absence of Travis Head, Australian all-rounder Matthew Short could open with Mitchell Marsh in the fourth T20I against India. The 29-year-old has 19 T20Is for his country, scoring 357 runs at an average of 22.31 and taking 8 wickets. Short is a master at opening the innings, having amassed 3,406 runs and taken 55 wickets in 138 T20Is.
Ben Dwarshuis to replace Sean Abbott: Australian fast bowler Sean Abbott, who was available for the first three matches of the series, has now been released from the squad, so left-arm fast bowler Ben Dwarshuis could replace him in the playing combination. It’s worth noting that the 31-year-old Dwarshuis, who has taken 20 wickets in 11 T20 Internationals so far, has been selected in the Australian squad for the final two matches.
Australia’s probable playing XI
Matthew Short, Mitchell Marsh (c), Josh Inglis (wk), Tim David, Glenn Maxwell, Mitchell Owen, Marcus Stoinis, Xavier Bartlett, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Matthew Kuhnemann.
Australia’s full squad for the T20I series against India
Mitchell Marsh (captain), Sean Abbott (Games 1-3), Xavier Bartlett, Mahli Beardman (Games 3-5), Tim David, Ben Dwarshuis (Games 4-5), Nathan Ellis, Josh Hazlewood (Games 1-2), Josh Inglis, Matthew Kuhnemann, Glenn Maxwell (Games 3-5), Mitchell Owen, Josh Philippe, Matthew Short, Marcus Stoinis, Tanveer Sangha.