Shivam Dube Removes Tim David in 3rd T20I Against Australia
Shivam Dube made a significant impact in the third T20I between India and Australia in Hobart on Sunday, November 2, by claiming the crucial wicket of Tim David.
Key Moment of the Match
Tim David was in fine form, scoring a powerful 74 runs off just 38 balls, with a strike rate of 194.74, including eight fours and five sixes. The breakthrough came in the final ball of the 13th over during Australia's innings. After giving away two sixes earlier in the over, Dube bowled a fuller delivery on middle stump. David tried to loft the ball straight down the ground but mis-timed it, resulting in a flat bat shot.
Tilak Varma pulled off a stunning catch near the boundary, timing his move perfectly to take a clean catch just inside the long-off boundary without stepping over the ropes.
Dube celebrated the wicket with a double first-pump, highlighting its significance for India.
Australia’s Innings Overview
- Tim David’s 74 and Marcus Stoinis’ fluent 64 runs guided Australia to a total of 186/6.
- Stoinis scored his runs off 39 balls, hitting eight fours and two sixes.
- Matthew Short added a late unbeaten 26 off 15 balls to bolster the total.
- The top order struggled with Travis Head (6 off 4) and captain Mitchell Marsh (11 off 14) falling cheaply.
- Josh Inglis (1) and Mitchell Owen (0) also failed to make an impact.
Shivam Dube's crucial wicket and Tilak Varma's sharp catch were pivotal moments in the game.
Author's Summary: Shivam Dube’s key wicket of Tim David, supported by Tilak Varma’s impressive catch, played a vital role in India’s fightback during the third T20I against Australia.