Basseterre, St Kitts – On a night filled with fireworks and milestones, Tim David turned Warner Park into his personal playground, blasting the fastest-ever T20I century by an Australian to lead his team to a spectacular six-wicket win over West Indies. With this victory on Friday, July 25 (local time: Saturday, July 26), Australia clinched the five-match T20I series 3-0, showcasing their depth and firepower.
David’s Blazing Hundred Makes History
Chasing a daunting target of 215, Australia were on the back foot at 87/4 when Tim David walked in. What followed was an innings for the ages. In just 37 balls, the 28-year-old power-hitter stormed his way to a maiden T20I century, breaking Josh Inglis’s previous record (43 balls vs Scotland, 2023).
David’s unbeaten 100 came with six boundaries and an astonishing 11 sixes, treating the St Kitts crowd to a display of clean, brutal hitting. His performance didn’t just set a national record — it turned the tide of the match entirely.
West Indies Start Strong Thanks to Hope and King
Earlier, after being put into bat, West Indies skipper Shai Hope led from the front with a masterful 102 off 57 balls*, bringing up his maiden T20I century in style. Hope played a captain’s knock, holding the innings together and peppering the field with eight fours and six sixes.
Partnering him was the aggressive Brandon King, who smashed 62 off just 36 balls, including three fours and six sixes. Together, the duo stitched a 125-run opening stand in just 11.4 overs, setting up what seemed like a match-winning total.
Despite the carnage, Sean Abbott stood tall for Australia with a commendable 4-0-21-0, applying pressure in the middle overs despite going wicketless.
Aussie Chase: From Collapse to Command
Australia’s chase began briskly, with 65 runs in the powerplay, but the momentum was disrupted by quick strikes. Mitchell Marsh (22), Glenn Maxwell (20), and Josh Inglis (15) all got starts but failed to capitalize. Cameron Green struggled, scratching to 11 off 14 balls before falling to Romario Shepherd, who finished with two important wickets.
At 87/4, the match was hanging in the balance — until Tim David stepped in.
David and Owen’s Match-Turning Partnership
Alongside Mitchell Owen, who played an explosive cameo of 36 off 16 balls, David helped Australia storm back into the contest. Their 128-run partnership for the fifth wicket was built on fearless striking and superb shot selection.
While David delivered the heavy blows, Owen kept the momentum going with smart placement and clean hitting. The duo reduced the required run rate with clinical precision.
David fittingly finished off the chase with a glance to fine leg for four, sealing the win with 23 balls to spare — a statement in itself.
Series in the Bag, Momentum with Australia
This emphatic win marked Australia’s fourth-highest successful run chase in men’s T20Is, and with a 3-0 lead, they’ve already secured the series with two games to go.
The performance not only highlights the Aussies’ adaptability and bench strength but also signals Tim David’s arrival as a match-winner on the big stage. His composed yet devastating knock will go down in T20I history as one of the most thrilling centuries in recent memory.
The series moves to the final two matches, with West Indies hoping to salvage pride and Australia aiming to test their bench and potentially sweep the series 5-0.
But for now, all eyes are on Tim David — the man who turned a challenging run-chase into a spectacle, rewriting records and reaffirming his role as one of the most dangerous batters in T20 cricket today.
