Tim David sports a smile after Varun Chakravarthy cheekily bails out of run-up in AUS vs IND 2025 2nd T20I [Watch]

Tim David Smiles After Cheeky Run-Up Incident with Varun Chakravarthy in 2nd T20I

During the second T20 International between Australia and India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, a humorous moment unfolded between Australia's hard-hitting batter Tim David and India's leg-spinner Varun Chakravarthy.

Mind Games Between David and Chakravarthy

In the ninth over, as India’s captain Suryakumar Yadav handed the ball to Chakravarthy for his third bowling spell, David and the leg-spinner engaged in a playful exchange. David pulled away as Chakravarthy began his run-up, and in response, the spinner stopped just before delivering the ball. This amused commentators and lightened the atmosphere.

Match Situation and Field Setup

Despite the antics, David managed to take a single from the first ball he faced, but was later caught out attempting another shot in the same over.

"David, a serial six-hitter, had to walk back for only 1 after facing only two deliveries."

Bowling Performance and Series Status

Varun Chakravarthy finished with impressive figures of 4 overs, 23 runs, and 2 wickets, including dismissing Tim David and Travis Head. However, his efforts were not enough to prevent Australia from securing a 1-0 lead in the ongoing five-match T20I series.

Mitchell Marsh, the Australian captain, won the toss and chose to send the Indian team in to bat first.

Author's Summary

This playful exchange between Tim David and Varun Chakravarthy added lighthearted fun to a competitive match, highlighting the entertaining side of cricket amid tense T20 action.

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Sportskeeda Sportskeeda — 2025-10-31

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