Australia’s power-hitter Tim David played an unforgettable knock to help his team win a high-scoring T20 match against West Indies. With his blistering unbeaten century in just 37 balls, he not only broke records but also helped Australia win the T20 series with two games still left to play.
Australia had to chase a huge target of 215 runs, but David made it look easy. He smashed 11 sixes and scored runs at a strike rate that left fans and the West Indies team stunned.
A Shocking Start to a Massive Chase
West Indies had earlier scored 214/4 in their 20 overs, with Shai Hope also hitting a century. Their strong start made them believe they had a good chance of winning. But Australia’s reply was aggressive from the very first ball.
Mitchell Marsh and Glenn Maxwell hit 16 runs off the first over. In the next, they added 14 more. However, West Indies struck back quickly, taking three wickets inside the first six overs. By then, Australia was 65/3.
Tim David Takes Charge
Once Tim David came in, the match turned. At first, he played a few quiet balls, but then exploded with big shots. In the 10th over, he smashed four sixes in a row, taking 28 runs off that over and pushing Australia to 120/4 in just 10 overs.
He reached his fifty in only 16 balls, becoming the fastest Australian to do so in T20Is. After that, he continued his attack on the bowlers. Even though West Indies tried using spin to slow him down, it didn’t work.
No Stopping David
David was unstoppable. He hit six after six, punishing every bowler who came his way. He got good support from Mitchell Owen, who played calmly and allowed David to lead the charge. Owen scored only 18 runs in a 100-run partnership, while David did the heavy lifting.
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By the 17th over, Australia needed just four more runs. David hit a boundary on the very first ball to complete his century in 37 balls – the fastest T20I century by an Australian – and finish the match in style.
West Indies’ Strong Start Goes in Vain
Earlier, West Indies had started the game with confidence. Openers Shai Hope and Brandon King added 125 runs in just 11.4 overs. Both batsmen hit big sixes and kept the scoreboard moving quickly.
Even after they got out, the team kept scoring and ended with 214 on the board. Hope finished with a century of his own, but it was slower than David’s. Hope needed 20 more balls to score the same 100 runs.
Despite their good performance with the bat, the West Indies bowlers had no answers to David’s hitting. Their strong total proved too small on a night where Tim David stole the spotlight.
Final Words
Tim David’s powerful knock was the turning point of the game. His 37-ball hundred is now part of Australian cricket history. With this win, Australia also clinched the T20 series, showing their strength and confidence.
West Indies played well with the bat, but in the end, they were completely outplayed. Tim David’s innings will be remembered as one of the most thrilling T20 performances in recent years.
Disclaimer: This article is written using match highlights and simplified for easy reading. Final stats and details are based on official match reports.
