“It was one of those days where everything connected. I just wanted to stay in and finish the job” – Tim David
Tim David lit up Warner Park with a record-breaking unbeaten century as Australia secured a thrilling six-wicket win over West Indies in the third T20I, sealing the series in emphatic fashion.
Set a daunting target of 215, Australia chased it down with remarkable ease in just 16.1 overs. David was the standout performer, hammering an unbeaten 102 from just 37 balls. His knock featured 11 massive sixes and 6 fours, as he shattered multiple records. He reached his half-century in only 16 balls — the fastest by an Australian in T20I history — and went on to register Australia’s quickest-ever T20I century.
Earlier, West Indies posted an imposing 214 for 4 after being put into bat. Skipper Shai Hope anchored the innings with a majestic 102 not out off 57 deliveries. With this milestone, Hope joined Chris Gayle as the only West Indian players to score international centuries in all three formats of the game.
Despite West Indies’ strong total, Australia’s batting firepower proved too much. David’s breathtaking innings turned the match on its head, powering Australia to victory and securing the T20I series with style. His performance not only thrilled fans but also etched his name into the record books as one of the most destructive innings in Australian T20 history.