Tim David Smiles After Varun Chakravarthy’s Playful Move in AUS vs IND 2025 2nd T20I
Australia’s power-hitter Tim David and India’s leg-spinner Varun Chakravarthy shared a light-hearted moment during the second T20I on Friday at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). The amusing exchange between the two players drew laughter from commentators and fans alike.
The Playful Exchange
During the ninth over of the Indian innings, as captain Suryakumar Yadav handed Varun Chakravarthy the ball for his third over, Tim David appeared ready to face him. When the bowler approached his delivery stride, David suddenly pulled away, and in response, Chakravarthy cheekily stepped back from his run-up — a comic moment on the field.
The Match Context
Josh Inglis took a single off the first ball, after which a close-in fielder, Tilak Varma, was placed at short leg to add pressure on David, who had just arrived at the crease. What followed was the brief but entertaining standoff between batter and bowler.
Outcome of the Over
Tim David managed a single from the first ball he faced but mistimed a shot soon after and returned a catch to Chakravarthy. The leg-spinner went on to finish with excellent figures of 4-0-23-2, dismissing both David and Travis Head. Despite his effort, India could not prevent Australia from taking a 1-0 lead in the five-match T20I series.
“The Singapore-born cricketer went on to collect a single off the first ball he faced from the 34-year-old but spooned a return catch to him in the very same over.”
Toss and Result
Australia’s captain Mitchell Marsh once again won the toss and chose to field first, a decision that worked in the hosts' favor as they secured the opening victory of the series.
Author’s summary: A lighthearted moment between Tim David and Varun Chakravarthy added comic relief to a tense second T20I, though Australia ultimately pulled ahead in the 2025 series.