Shivam Dube Removes Tim David for 74 in 3rd T20I Against Australia
Shivam Dube delivered a pivotal performance in the third T20I between India and Australia held in Hobart on November 2, capturing the key wicket of Tim David with an impressive celebration.
Key Moment in the Match
Tim David scored a blazing 74 runs off 38 balls, with a strike rate of 194.74, including eight fours and five sixes. The vital breakthrough occurred on the last ball of the 13th over during Australia's innings. After hitting two sixes earlier in the over, Dube bowled a fuller delivery aimed at the middle stump. David tried to loft it down the ground but ended up flat-batting it.
Tilak Varma’s Stunning Catch
Tilak Varma executed a perfect catch near the boundary at long-off, timing his jump impeccably and holding on just inside the rope, preventing a six.
Shivam Dube celebrated the dismissal with a double first-pump, acknowledging the importance of the wicket.
Australia’s Batting Performance
- Tim David and Marcus Stoinis built a composed partnership, leading Australia to 186/6.
- Marcus Stoinis scored 64 off 39 balls, hitting eight fours and two sixes.
- Matthew Short contributed an unbeaten 26 runs off 15 balls towards the end.
- The top order struggled, with Travis Head scoring 6 off 4 and captain Mitchell Marsh 11 off 14.
- Josh Inglis (1) and Mitchell Owen (0) failed to make an impact.
Summary
Shivam Dube’s crucial wicket and Tilak Varma’s sharp catch were key moments that helped India control a strong Australian innings in the third T20I.
Author’s summary: Shivam Dube’s critical wicket of Tim David and Varma’s spectacular catch proved decisive in Australia's high-scoring 186/6 during the third T20I against India.