Scoring just three runs in the 18th over made the difference between winning and losing: Harmanpreet

In the fourth T20I match between India and Australia, both teams came into the match with a lot on the line. India was looking to bounce back from their loss in the previous match and stay alive in the series, while Australia was aiming to secure a series victory and continue their winning streak.

The match got off to a strong start for Australia, with openers Alyssa Healy and Beth Mooney putting on a solid partnership to set the stage for the rest of the team. Healy was particularly impressive, scoring a quick 50 before being forced to retire hurt due to a calf strain. Despite the loss of their captain, Australia continued to score runs at a steady pace, thanks in part to contributions from the likes of Meg Lanning and Ellyse Perry.

In the end, Australia managed to post a formidable total of 188/4, setting a challenging target for India to chase.

India got off to a solid start in their run chase, with openers Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma putting on a solid partnership to get their team off to a good start. However, the Indian team struggled to maintain the momentum as wickets began to fall at regular intervals. Despite a valiant effort from the middle and lower order, including a strong performance from Richa Ghosh and Devika Vaidya, India ultimately fell short, finishing on 181/6.

Despite the loss, India captain Harmanpreet Kaur was proud of her team's efforts, particularly the fight shown by the younger players. She acknowledged that the 18th over, in which India scored just three runs, was a key factor in the outcome of the match, but expressed confidence in the potential of her young team.

For Australia, the win was a testament to their depth and versatility as a team. With Healy forced to retire hurt, all-rounder Tahlia McGrath stepped up to take on the captaincy and lead her team to victory. The win also extended Australia's winning streak to four games, and they will be looking to make it five in a row when they take on India in the final match of the series on Tuesday. Overall, it was a closely contested match that ultimately went in favor of Australia, thanks to their strong performance with both bat and ball.