India Tour of Australia 2025: India have been put in to bat first after losing the toss in the fourth T20 International of the series against Australia. Having levelled the series 1–1 with a convincing victory in the previous match, India will look to take the lead in this crucial encounter on Thursday.
The Indian team management has opted to retain the same playing eleven that secured the win in the last match. Sticking to the “winning combination,” they have resisted the temptation to experiment with changes. Confidence is high within the camp, with hopes that the side will once again deliver a strong all-round performance. A win in this match would at least guarantee India a drawn series.
Australia, meanwhile, chose to field first after winning the toss. The pitch at the Melbourne Cricket Ground is expected to offer good bounce and carry for the batters, though dew later in the evening may make bowling conditions more challenging.
Below are the playing elevens for both sides:
| India XI | Australia XI |
|---|---|
| Abhishek Sharma | Mitchell Marsh (Captain) |
| Shubman Gill | Matthew Short |
| Suryakumar Yadav (Captain) | Josh Inglis (Wicketkeeper) |
| Tilak Varma | Tim David |
| Axar Patel | Josh Philippe |
| Washington Sundar | Marcus Stoinis |
| Jitesh Sharma | Glenn Maxwell |
| Shivam Dube | Ben Dwarshuis |
| Arshdeep Singh | Xavier Bartlett |
| Varun Chakaravarthy | Nathan Ellis |
| Jasprit Bumrah | Adam Zampa |
India’s bowling attack, led by Jasprit Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh, had displayed excellent control and precision in the last game, while the batting unit — spearheaded by Suryakumar Yadav — showed commendable composure under pressure. The team management hopes for a repeat performance to edge closer to sealing the series.
For Australia, skipper Mitchell Marsh will be looking to rally his side and bounce back strongly after a disappointing outing in the previous match. With both teams determined to gain the upper hand, fans at the MCG can expect a fiercely competitive and entertaining contest.