Shivam Dube gets crucial wicket of Tim David for 74 in AUS vs IND 2025 3rd T20I

Shivam Dube Takes Key Wicket of Tim David in AUS vs IND 2025 3rd T20I

On Sunday, November 2, during the third T20I between India and Australia in Hobart, Shivam Dube claimed the crucial wicket of Tim David. David scored a rapid 74 runs from 38 balls, striking at 194.74 with five sixes and eight boundaries.

The wicket came at the last ball of the 13th over in Australia's innings. After hitting two sixes earlier in the over, David attempted a lofted shot off a fuller-length delivery on middle, but his flat-batted attempt was caught near the boundary by Tilak Varma, who made an impressive catch moving left and staying close to the long-off boundary ropes.

"Varma moved towards his left to grab the catch, ensuring he stayed inches away from the boundary skirtings at long-off."

Dube celebrated the dismissal with a double first-pump.

Australia’s Batting Performance

Tim David’s aggressive innings alongside Marcus Stoinis powered Australia to a competitive total of 186/6. Stoinis contributed 64 runs off 39 balls, including two sixes and eight fours. Matthew Short also made a valuable unbeaten 26 from 15 deliveries.

However, Travis Head and captain Mitchell Marsh fell cheaply, scoring 6 (4) and 11 (14), respectively. Josh Inglis and Mitchell Owen also failed with the bat, departing for 1 (7) and 0 (1).

Indian Bowling Highlights

Australia currently leads the five-match series 1-0.

"A clinical batting display from Tim David and Marcus Stoinis helped Australia post 186/6 against India."

Summary: Shivam Dube’s pivotal wicket of Tim David, supported by strong fielding from Tilak Varma, shifted momentum in the third T20I where Australia set a competitive total, taking a 1-0 lead in the series.

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Sportskeeda Sportskeeda — 2025-11-02

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