Updated On: 02 December, 2023 07:25 AM IST | Raipur | PTI
Rinku, Jitesh smash quickfire 46 & 35 respectively, while spinner Axar claims 3-16 in four overs as hosts beat Australia by 20 runs to go 3-1 up at Raipur

Rinku Singh during his 46 yesterday. Pic/PTI; (right) Axar Patel celebrates an Australian wicket yesterday. Pic/AFP
Ignored for the upcoming assignment in South Africa, left-arm spinner Axar Patel responded with excellent figures of 3-16 as India got the better of Australia by 20 runs in the fourth T20I to win the five-match series here on Friday.
Rinku Singh blazed away to a 29-ball 46, while Jitesh Sharma smashed 35 in 19 balls before Australia pulled things back to stop India at 174 for nine after the visitors opted to bowl first.