IND vs AUS: Tim David's Bizarre Celebration After Catching Suryakumar Yadav
Tim David took an exceptional catch to dismiss India's captain Suryakumar Yadav during the fourth T20I match between Australia and India on November 6, 2025, at Carrara Oval, Gold Coast.
Match Context and Key Moments
With the series tied at 1-1, Australia's captain Mitchell Marsh won the toss. Australia made four changes to their lineup, while India fielded an unchanged team.
- Abhishek Sharma struggled with a slow pitch, scoring 28 runs off 21 balls.
- Shubman Gill faced 39 balls, making 46 runs, including four fours and a six.
- Shivam Dube, batting at number three, scored 22 runs with one four and a six.
- Suryakumar Yadav impressed with 20 runs off 10 balls, striking two sixes before his dismissal.
Tim David's Spectacular Catch
Suryakumar Yadav was in fine form, having hit Adam Zampa for two sixes. In the following over, Xavier Bartlett delivered a ball that bounced sharply off the pitch. Yadav played a flick shot that sent the ball high in the air but did not travel far. From deep backward square leg, Tim David caught it cleanly between two fingers, a highlight of the match.
"Xavier Bartlett dismissed Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav courtesy of a spectacular two-finger catch by Tim David at the square-leg boundary."
After taking the catch, Tim David celebrated in an unusual manner by pretending to lick the ball.
Aftermath of the Wicket
Yadav’s dismissal triggered a collapse in India's batting lineup, with Tilak Varma and Jitesh Sharma falling quickly, scoring 5 and 3 runs respectively.
"Suryakumar Yadav's wicket led to a collapse in the Indian batting order as Tilak Varma (5) and Jitesh Sharma (3) fell in quick succession."
The catch became one of the most exciting moments of the match, showcasing brilliant fielding and changing the momentum for Australia.
Author's Summary
Tim David’s outstanding catch and quirky celebration marked a turning point in the thrilling fourth T20I between Australia and India in 2025.
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