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The standout performance came from fast-bowler Titas Sadhu, who claimed four wickets to restrict Australia to 141, despite Phoebe Litchfield's notable 49. In response, openers Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma showcased their prowess with fifties, forging a formidable 137-run partnership for the first wicket.

Shreyanka Patil, an off-spin all-rounder, recently made her T20I debut against England, making a significant impact with five wickets, including a match-winning 3-19 in the third game.

In the pre-series press conference, Dravid expressed enthusiasm about the challenge, stating, "It’s an exciting challenge and it’s an opportunity for him to certainly do something different.

Pollard's association with Buttler dates back to their time together at Somerset during the 2010-11 seasons and later at Mumbai Indians in the 2016-17 Indian Premier League (IPL) seasons.

Despite the South African bowlers executing their plans, Suryakumar's aggressive batting propelled India to a total of 201/7. In response, South Africa struggled, getting bowled out for 95 runs, leading to India's victory by 106 runs.

No play was possible at the venue on Wednesday as rain fell steadily, and the capitals did not have to come out for the toss, with no possibility of the match happening, as visuals showed covers firmly over the square area.

Opener Andy Balbirnie was the lone ranger for Ireland with his 72 off 51 balls, but it went in vain as India’s bowlers, led by a superb Jasprit Bumrah, kept Ireland to 152-8. Prasidh Krishna launched a double-strike in his first over of the powerplay, as well as Ravi Bishnoi and Arshdeep Singh being amongst the wickets on a sunny day at Malahide.

After restricting the Black Caps to 142/8 with Aayan Afzal Khan claiming 3-20 and Muhammad Jawadullah taking 2-16, the hosts rode on a superb knock by their skipper to 144/5 in 15.4 overs to win by two wickets with 26bballs to spare.

After failing to get into double figures in the first three T20Is against the West Indies, Gill returned to form in the fourth match and scored a superb 77 and along with Yashasvi Jaiswal (84 not out) raised 165 runs for the opening wicket to help India to a nine-wicket win in the game and level the series 2-2.

After losing the first two matches, India bounced back strongly and clinched the next two games to level up the series but couldn't continue with the momentum in the decider as they suffered their first T20 series loss against West Indies since 2017.