David’s Century Seals T20I Series Win for Australia

Tim David produced a blistering century off just 37 balls to lead Australia to a dominant six-wicket win over the West Indies on Friday, securing an unassailable 3-0 lead in the five-match T20 International series. The match took place under lights at Warner Park, with the next fixture scheduled for Saturday.

Match Summary

Tim David’s Record-Smashing Knock

Tim David stole the spotlight with a record-breaking 102 off 37 balls*, featuring 11 sixes and six fours. His innings included a series of explosive overs:

He reached his half-century in just 16 balls, the fastest by an Australian male cricketer in T20Is, and clinched the victory — and his century — with a boundary off Romario Shepherd on the first ball of the 17th over.

Record-Breaking Partnership

David, along with Mitchell Owen, set a new Australian record for the highest fifth-wicket partnership in T20Is.

Owen remained unbeaten with 36 runs from just 16 deliveries, complementing David’s fireworks.

West Indies Innings: Hope’s Historic Century

Despite the loss, Shai Hope stood tall for the hosts with a magnificent unbeaten century, scoring 102 off 57 balls*, including eight fours and six sixes. It was his first T20I century, and with it, he joined Chris Gayle as the only West Indian men to score centuries in all three international formats.

Hope’s Milestones:

• Reached 100 off 55 balls
• First T20I century
• Second West Indies man with centuries in Tests, ODIs, and T20Is

West Indies Partnership

Brandon King contributed with 62 off 36 balls, featuring six sixes and three fours, registering his 13th T20I half-century before being dismissed.

Final Word

Friday’s electrifying match saw world-class batting performances from both sides, but it was Tim David’s century that made the decisive impact, guiding Australia to a convincing win and sealing the series with two matches to spare. The West Indies, though valiant, now face an uphill battle to salvage pride in the remaining fixtures.