IND vs AUS: Tim David's Unusual Reaction After Dismissing Suryakumar Yadav
Tim David pulled off a remarkable catch to dismiss Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav during the fourth T20I of India’s 2025 tour of Australia. The play became even more talked about when David pretended to lick the ball after completing the catch, creating a humorous moment on the field.
The match, held at Carrara Oval in Gold Coast on November 6, 2025, saw Australia captain Mitchell Marsh win the toss. With the series level at 1-1, Australia made four changes to their lineup, while India chose to remain with the same team.
Highlights of the Match
- Abhishek Sharma scored 28 runs off 21 balls on a slow, double-paced wicket.
- Shubman Gill made 46 runs from 39 deliveries, including four fours and a six.
- Shivam Dube, batting at number three, added 22 runs with one four and one six.
- Suryakumar Yadav smashed two sixes in his brief 20-run cameo off 10 balls before being dismissed.
- India’s innings faltered soon after, with Tilak Varma (5) and Jitesh Sharma (3) falling cheaply.
David’s Catch and Reaction
Yadav, who had earlier struck Adam Zampa for successive sixes, mistimed a flick shot off Xavier Bartlett. The ball carried high into the air toward the square-leg boundary.
Tim David ran in from deep backward square leg and caught the ball cleanly between two fingers — an exceptional display of control and balance.
The unusual follow-up act of pretending to lick the ball added an amusing twist to an otherwise crucial game moment.
Author’s Summary
Tim David’s outstanding two-finger catch and his light-hearted gesture became a viral highlight, reflecting both his skill and his playful side during Australia’s pivotal T20I clash with India.