In a panoramic show of power-hitting, Tim David smashed a sensational century to propel Australia to a six-wicket victory over West Indies within the third T20 Worldwide at Warner Park, Basseterre, St Kitts. His record-breaking ton ensured Australia clinched the five-match sequence with two video games to spare, underlining their dominance within the Caribbean. The match, performed on a flat batting floor, noticed a colossal whole posted by the hosts, solely to be chased down with outstanding ease by the guests, largely due to David’s unbelievable innings.
West Indies captain Shai Hope hits his maiden T20I century
After Australia received the toss and elected to bowl, the West Indies batters unleashed a relentless assault, posting a frightening 214 for 4 of their allotted 20 overs. The innings was anchored by a powerful century from Shai Hope, who scored 102 runs off simply 57 deliveries, adorned with 8 fours and 6 towering sixes. Hope’s elegant but aggressive knock set the tone for the West Indies. He was ably supported by Brandon King, who supplied an explosive begin with a blistering 62 runs off 36 balls, together with 3 fours and 6 sixes. Their opening partnership laid a stable basis, placing immense stress on the Australian bowlers.
Different contributions included Shimron Hetmyer’s fast 9 off 6, Sherfane Rutherford’s 12 off 13, and late cameos from Rovman Powell (9 off 5) and Romario Shepherd (9 not out off 3), making certain the scoreboard saved ticking at a fast tempo. For Australia, the bowling assault discovered it difficult to include the free-flowing Windies batters. Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa and Mitchell Owen every managed to choose up a solitary wicket, conceding 37, 51 and 23 runs respectively. Sean Abbott was essentially the most economical, giving freely simply 21 runs from his 4 overs with out a wicket, whereas Ben Dwarshuis and Glenn Maxwell proved costly, conceding 46 and 31 runs respectively.
Tim David smashes quickest T20I century for Australia
Chasing a formidable goal of 215, Australia’s innings started with a gradual however not explosive begin. Mitchell Marsh contributed 22 runs off 19 balls, whereas Josh Inglis added a quickfire 15 off 6. Cameron Inexperienced struggled to search out rhythm, scoring 11 off 14. Nonetheless, it was the arrival of Tim David on the crease that utterly turned the tide. David unleashed an astonishing show of batting, reaching his century in simply 37 balls, an innings that included 6 fours and a staggering 11 sixes. His strike price was merely phenomenal, dismantling the West Indies bowling assault with disdain.
He discovered a superb accomplice in Mitchell Owen, who performed a vital supporting position with a fast 36 runs off simply 16 balls, that includes 2 fours and three sixes. Earlier, Maxwell chipped in with a brisk 20 off 7 deliveries, setting the stage for David’s heroics. The partnership between David and Owen was instrumental in accelerating the chase, permitting Australia to achieve the goal with a outstanding 23 balls to spare, ending on 215 for 4 in simply 16.1 overs.
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West Indies bowlers, regardless of their finest efforts, had no reply to David’s onslaught. Romario Shepherd was the decide of the bowlers, claiming two wickets for 39 runs, whereas Jason Holder managed one wicket for 35 runs. Jediah Blades, Akeal Hosein, Gudakesh Motie and Roston Chase all went for vital runs as Australia powered to victory.
David’s match-winning efficiency rightfully earned him the Participant of the Match award. This victory marks Australia’s third consecutive win within the sequence, having beforehand secured an 8-wicket victory within the second T20I and a 3-wicket win within the first.
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With the sequence already of their bag, Australia will look to proceed their successful momentum once they face West Indies once more on Saturday, July 26, on the identical venue.
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