Series Victory
🚀 Tim David’s 37-Ball Century Powers Australia to Series Victory
At Warner Park in Basseterre, Australian batter Tim David produced a breathtaking display of T20 power-hitting, smashing 102 runs off just 37 balls. His knock included 11 towering sixes and 6 crisp fours, making it the fastest T20I century ever by an Australian, breaking Josh Inglis’s previous 43-ball record.https://amfarmers.com/
🔥 Turning the Game Around
Australia found themselves in a tricky position at 87/4 in the ninth over while chasing 215. David entered the crease with intent, hitting a boundary from his very first delivery. His half-century came in just 16 balls, setting another Australian record.
The real turning point came in the 10th over, when David hammered 28 runs off Gudakesh Motie, including four consecutive sixes. This assault shifted the momentum completely in Australia’s favour.
Alongside Mitchell Owen, who scored an unbeaten 36 off 16 balls, David guided Australia to victory in just 16.1 overs, with a match-winning 128-run fifth-wicket stand—the highest in Australian T20I history.https://www.hindustantimes.com/cricket/mohammed-siraj-has-a-workload-too-right-jasprit-bumrah-put-on-trial-again-you-cant-say-ill-just-bowl-3-overs-101755231060424.html
📊 Records From the Knock
- Fastest T20I century for Australia – 37 balls
- Fastest T20I fifty for Australia – 16 balls
- Highest fifth-wicket partnership in Australian T20Is – 128 runs with Owen
- Series status – Australia lead 3-0, sealing the series with two matches to spare
- First T20I hundred – David’s maiden ton for Australia
This innings also places David among the top 10 fastest centuries in T20I cricket history.
🗣️ Player Insights
Post-match, David revealed a unique detail—he used a bat he had exchanged with West Indies star Andre Russell during the CPL.
“I’ve been carrying that Dre Russ bat for a year… this felt like the right time to use it.”
He also credited Owen for his support in the middle:
“Having Mitch out there kept me calm… his experience helped me through.”https://www.hindustantimes.com/cricket/mohammed-siraj-has-a-workload-too-right-jasprit-bumrah-put-on-trial-again-you-cant-say-ill-just-bowl-3-overs-101755231060424.html
🌟 Why This Innings Stands Out
- Record-breaking power-hitting – Resetting benchmarks for Australia’s middle order.
- Match-defining impact – Turning a high-pressure chase into a comfortable win.
- Dream milestone – After injury setbacks, David fulfilled his goal of an international century.
💬 Final Word
Tim David’s century was a perfect mix of brute force and composure. In a high-stakes chase, he delivered one of the most dominant batting performances in T20I history, ensuring Australia not only won the match but also wrapped up the series in style.
