Benny dwarshuis

Gold Coast Stadium: Australia spinner Matt Kuhnemann is backing his side’s pacers to get the better of India’s in-form opener Abhishek Sharma when the two teams face off in the fourth T20I at the Gold Coast Stadium on Thursday.

The local Queenslander, who is relishing the chance to play at his home ground, described Abhishek as a “serious talent” and admitted Australia will need early wickets to contain India’s explosive batting unit.

“Hopefully, Xavier Bartlett or one of the quicks — Benny Dwarshuis — can take his wicket in the first couple of overs. He’s a serious talent and just goes so hard from ball one,” Kuhnemann told reporters on Tuesday. “It’s going to be a great spectacle on Thursday, but hopefully these boys can get him cheaply.”