‘That’s huge’: Tim David goes berserk, makes cricket history
Australian power-hitter Tim David made cricket history in Hobart on Sunday night when he launched the longest six ever recorded in a T20 International, helping Australia post a strong total of 186 against India in the third match of the series.
The first match of the five-game series in Canberra was washed out, but Australia claimed a 1–0 lead with a four-wicket victory at the MCG on Friday. In Hobart, after early dismissals of Travis Head and Josh Inglis, David entered with intent and tore into India’s bowling attack, racing to a half-century from just 23 balls.
His most spectacular moment came against spinner Axar Patel, whose delivery was sent soaring down the ground. The ball struck the Ninja Stadium sign atop the David Boon Stand but was calculated to have travelled 129 metres—making it the longest six in T20 International history and the biggest ever recorded by Fox Cricket.
“That’s coming into the commentary box! It was nearly in the Derwent (River)!” — Mark Howard, Fox Cricket
Series Context
- Australia leads the five-match series 1–0 after the MCG victory.
- The first T20 in Canberra was abandoned due to rain.
- The record-breaking six reinforced Tim David’s reputation as one of the game’s most destructive hitters.
Match Summary
David’s explosive innings powered Australia to a commanding 186-run total, setting up an exciting contest in the ongoing T20 series against India.
Author’s summary: Tim David hit a colossal 129-metre six in Hobart, setting a new T20I record and propelling Australia to a strong 186 against India.