On Sunday, November 2, in the third T20I between India and Australia in Hobart, Shivam Dube claimed the important wicket of Tim David. Tilak Varma caught the ball brilliantly near the boundary ropes to dismiss David.
David scored a fast 74 runs off 38 balls, maintaining a striking rate of 194.74. His innings included five sixes and eight boundaries. He was dismissed on the last ball of the 13th over during Australia’s innings.
"After being struck for two sixes earlier in the over, Dube bowled a fuller-length ball on middle, and David moved forward to loft, but it was a flat-batted shot."
Varma positioned himself to the left and secured the catch just inches from the long-off boundary. Dube celebrated the wicket with a double first-pump.
Australia posted a total of 186/6 in the match.
Australia currently leads the five-match series 1-0.
Watch Tim David's wicket here.
Author's summary: Shivam Dube's pivotal wicket of Tim David shifted momentum in the third T20I, with strong batting from Stoinis and effective bowling by India keeping the contest tight.