Shivam Dube Takes Key Wicket of Tim David in AUS vs IND 3rd T20I
Tilak Varma caught brilliantly near the boundary ropes as Shivam Dube claimed the important wicket of Tim David during the third T20I between India and Australia in Hobart on Sunday, November 2.
Tim David's Quickfire Innings
David scored a rapid 74 runs off just 38 balls at a strike rate of 194.74, including five sixes and eight boundaries. He was dismissed on the last ball of the 13th over during Australia’s innings.
Details of the Dismissal
After hitting two sixes earlier in the over, Dube bowled a fuller-length delivery on middle stump. David advanced to loft it, but the shot was flat-batted. Varma reacted swiftly, moving left to complete the catch inches from the boundary at long-off. Dube celebrated the wicket with a double first-pump.
“Tilak Varma took a brilliant catch near the boundary ropes as Shivam Dube took the prized wicket of Tim David.”
Australia’s Batting Performance
A strong batting effort from Tim David and Marcus Stoinis helped Australia reach 186/6. Stoinis contributed 64 runs from 39 balls, hitting two sixes and eight fours. Matthew Short remained unbeaten with 26 runs off 15 balls.
However, key batsmen Travis Head and captain Mitchell Marsh fell cheaply, scoring 6 (4) and 11 (14) respectively. Josh Inglis and Mitchell Owen also failed to make an impact, scoring 1 (7) and 0 (1) respectively.
Indian Bowling Highlights
- Arshdeep Singh led the bowling with impressive figures of 3/35.
- Varun Chakaravarthy took two wickets.
Series Standing
Australia leads the five-match series 1-0 after this third T20I encounter.
“Australia are leading the five-match series 1-0.”
Shivam Dube’s crucial wicket and tight bowling from India kept the match competitive despite Australia’s strong batting display.