Tim David Smashes Fastest T20I Century for Australia Using Andre Russell’s Bat, Hits 11 Massive Sixes

Tim David blasts the fastest T20I century by an Australian, securing an unassailable 3-0 lead for Australia in the series against West Indies.

Tim David Smashes Record Fastest T20I Century as Australia Clinches Series

Middle-order batter Tim David electrified fans by smashing the fastest-ever T20I century by an Australian on Saturday. His explosive 102 runs off just 37 balls, including 6 fours and 11 sixes, powered Australia to chase down a daunting target of 215 with six wickets in hand and 23 balls to spare at Warner Park, Basseterre, St Kitts. This victory secured an unassailable 3-0 lead in the five-match series for the visitors.

David’s century is also the third-fastest T20I hundred against any Test-playing nation. Coming in at the sixth over after skipper Mitchell Marsh’s dismissal, David wasted no time settling in and immediately launched into the bowling attack. His most brutal assault was on Gudakesh Motie, whom he targeted with four consecutive sixes. The 10th over alone yielded 28 runs, and David reached his half-century in just 16 balls.

Though he was lucky to survive on 90, Australia’s commanding position meant his stay was more a bonus than a necessity. David walked in with Australia in trouble at 61/3 but showcased his renowned finishing skills by dominating the Windies bowlers.

David and Mitchell Owen stitched together an unbeaten 128-run partnership for the fifth wicket—Australia’s highest in T20Is—surpassing the previous record of 97 runs shared by Marsh and David himself. Owen remained unbeaten on 36 off 16 balls, complementing David’s fiery innings perfectly.

What Tim David said after his onslaught?

After his stunning innings, Tim David revealed that he used Andre Russell’s bat during the third T20I against the West Indies. Russell, the Windies all-rounder, had retired from international cricket following the second T20I at Sabina Park, Jamaica.

“I’ve spent a lot of time working on power hitting, but now I’m focusing on shot selection. I’ve been carrying that Dre Russ bat around for a year, and it felt like the perfect time to use it,” David said during the presentation ceremony, where he was named Player of the Match.

He added, “I was just enjoying my time at the crease playing for Australia. It was great to have some time at home to get my body right. Honestly, I didn’t expect to get the chance to score a hundred for Australia, so I’m absolutely stoked.”

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