Goa, Nov. 6 -- India's bowlers delivered a stellar performance to seal a 48-run win over Australia in the fourth T20I at Carrara on Thursday, putting the visitors 2-1 ahead in the five-match series.

Defending 168, India dismissed Australia for 119 in 18.2 overs. Mitchell Marsh (30) and Matthew Short (25) gave the hosts a steady start before Washington Sundar (3 wickets) triggered a collapse. Axar Patel and Shivam Dube chipped in with two wickets each as Australia's chase fell apart.

Earlier, India posted 167/8 after losing momentum in the middle overs. Openers Shubman Gill (46) and Abhishek Sharma (28) added 49 runs in the powerplay, while Axar Patel's unbeaten 21 off 11 lifted the total late on. Nathan Ellis was Australia's best bowler...