Shivam Dube claimed the vital wicket of Tim David in the third T20I between India and Australia in Hobart on Sunday, November 2. Tilak Varma took a stunning catch near the boundary, securing a key moment for India.
Tim David’s explosive innings ended on 74 runs from just 38 balls, with a strike rate of 194.74. His knock featured eight fours and five sixes. The dismissal took place on the final delivery of the 13th over of Australia’s innings.
After being hit for two sixes earlier in the over, Dube delivered a fuller ball on middle. David advanced to loft, but hit it flat, allowing Varma to move swiftly left and complete the catch near the rope at long-off.
Dube celebrated the breakthrough with a double fist-pump, marking a crucial breakthrough for India.
Despite David’s departure, Australia managed to post 186 for 6. Marcus Stoinis contributed 64 off 39 balls, striking eight fours and two sixes, while Matthew Short remained unbeaten on 26 from 15 deliveries.
Arshdeep Singh was India’s top bowler, taking 3 for 35. Varun Chakaravarthy added two wickets, helping India contain Australia in the latter overs.
With this total, Australia lead the five-match T20I series 1–0.
Author’s Summary: Shivam Dube’s dismissal of Tim David shifted momentum as India restricted Australia to 186/6, though the hosts retained their early edge in the T20I series.