NEW DELHI: Young spinner Ravi Bishnoi showcased his prowess once again, playing a pivotal role in India's victory in the fourth T20I against Australia, securing the series in Raipur. Bishnoi's early breakthrough by dismissing Josh Philippe in the powerplay set the tone for India's dominance after Australia's aggressive start.
Reflecting on his individual performance after the match, Bishnoi expressed his satisfaction, stating, "I have been getting opportunities to bowl well for the team. It was another chance today to bowl well and win the game for India. I am very happy with my bowling, touchwood. I'll keep performing this way in the future."
Acknowledging the camaraderie among the team's youngsters, Bishnoi highlighted the positive atmosphere, saying, "We have a lot of youngsters in the team, everyone is performing well and enjoying each other's company."
He also credited Sairaj Bahutule, India's bowling coach, for his encouragement and guidance, stating, "I've worked with him; he keeps encouraging me and asks me to keep bowling consistently irrespective of the match situation."
In the match, explosive cameos from Rinku Singh and Jitesh Sharma propelled India to a total of 174/9. In response, Australia's openers Travis Head and Josh Philippe provided a solid start, but Bishnoi's breakthrough in the powerplay and Axar Patel's crucial wicket of Head tilted the momentum in India's favour.
1/10:Rinku, spinners help India clinch T20I series against Australia
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2/10:Rinku Singh's quickfire 46
India posted a competitive 174/9 thanks to Rinku's 29-ball 46 blitz, despite late strikes by the Australian fast bowlers after the tourists elected to field first in Raipur.PTI
3/10:Axar Patel's apin attack
Axar returned figures of 3-16 with his left-arm spin as the hosts kept down Australia to 154/7 to take an unassailable 3-1 lead in the five-match series.ANI
4/10:Suryakumar's captaincy debut
Suryakumar Yadav led the team to victory in his first series as captain, displaying excellent leadership skills.AP
5/10:Ravi Bishnoi's impactful bowling
Leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi struck on his first delivery as he bowled Josh Philippe, for eight, and finished with figures of 1-17.PTI
6/10:Australia's late strikes
Ben Dwarshuis took two wickets in the 19th over and Jason Behrendorff also struck twice in the next over to deny Rinku his fifty and check India's surge.PTI
7/10:Matthew Wade's resilient innings
Skipper Matthew Wade's valiant innings of 36 not out was not enough to save Australia from defeat.AFP
8/10:Key partnership for India
Rinku Singh's partnerships, including a crucial 56-run stand with Jitesh Sharma, played a vital role in India's total.AP
9/10:Australia's WC stars absent
Australia missed the presence of their ODI World Cup stars, including Glenn Maxwell and Marcus Stoinis.AP
10/10:Final T20I in Bengaluru
The fifth and final T20I match between India and Australia will take place in Bengaluru on Sunday.APThe Men in Blue's bowlers maintained pressure on the Australian batters, leading to wickets falling in quick succession. India secured a 20-run victory, clinching the five-match T20I series 3-1 against Australia.
Bishnoi's consistent performances and the overall team effort have left Indian cricket fans optimistic about the future, with the young talents showcasing their potential on the international stage.
(With inputs from ANI)
