Pacer ellis

Gold Coast: Nathan Ellis and Adam Zampa claimed three wickets apiece as Australia produced a disciplined bowling performance to restrict India to 167/8 in the fourth T20I at the Carrara Oval on Thursday.

After being put in to bat, India had a promising 49-run opening stand, with Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill showing intent and fluency. But India’s momentum stalled as the top four failed to convert their starts into substantial scores. The middle order struggled to build partnerships, as they went from 121/2 to 136/6, allowing Australia to claw back into the contest.

Pacer Ellis, operating with his trademark slower deliveries, struck at regular intervals to dent India’s progress, while leg-spinner Zampa applied pressure through the middle overs with his variations, as Australia gave away only 46 runs in the last six overs.