Shivam Dube Removes Tim David for 74 in 3rd T20I Against Australia
Shivam Dube stood out in the third T20I between India and Australia in Hobart on Sunday, November 2, claiming the crucial wicket of Tim David and celebrating with passion.
Tilak Varma executed a brilliant catch near the boundary to dismiss David, who had played an explosive innings of 74 runs off 38 balls. His knock featured eight fours and five sixes with a strike rate of 194.74.
“The breakthrough came on the final delivery of the 13th over in Australia’s innings.”
After being hit for two sixes earlier in the over, Dube delivered a fuller ball aimed at the middle stump. David tried to loft it straight down the ground but ended up flat-batting it instead. Varma judged the trajectory perfectly and completed the catch at long-off, staying just inside the boundary.
Dube celebrated with an energetic double fist-pump, highlighting the importance of the wicket in the match.
Australia’s Batting Summary
- Tim David: 74 off 38 balls (8 fours, 5 sixes)
- Marcus Stoinis: 64 off 39 balls (8 fours, 2 sixes)
- Matthew Short: Unbeaten 26 off 15 balls
Despite these efforts, the top order struggled as Travis Head scored 6 off 4 and captain Mitchell Marsh managed 11 off 14. Josh Inglis (1) and Mitchell Owen (0) also failed to contribute significantly.
Australia finished their innings at 186/6, setting a challenging target for India.
Author’s Summary
Shivam Dube’s key dismissal of Tim David, backed by Tilak Varma’s sharp catch, turned momentum for India in the third T20I against Australia in Hobart.