BASSETERRE, St Kitts, CMC – In probably the most devastating types of hitting from an opposition batter, Tim David blitzed his method to an impressive unbeaten maiden century to guide Australia to a commanding six-wicket series-sealing victory over the West Indies within the third T20 Worldwide right here at Warner Park on Friday night time.
In a high-octane T20 conflict that had followers on the sting of their seats, the West Indies set a frightening goal of 214, just for Australia to chase it down in simply 16.1 overs, because of a wide ranging century from David, who was left unbeaten on 102.
Opting to bat first, the West Indies bought off to a flying begin, with Brandon King 62 off 36 and Shai Hope with an impressive 102 not out off 57, placing on a 125-run opening stand.
King’s explosive innings included six sixes, whereas Hope anchored the innings with a masterful unbeaten century, laced with eight fours and 6 maximums.
Hope turned the primary West Indian to attain a T20I century in opposition to Australia.
Regardless of a quick stumble within the center overs, Sherfane Rutherford 12 and Rovman Powell with 9, stored the momentum going with a flurry to push the hosts’ formidable whole to 214-4.
Australia’s bowlers struggled, with solely Adam Zampa 1-51 and Mitchell Owen 1-23 managing breakthroughs.
Australia’s chase started shakily, shedding Glenn Maxwell for 20 off seven early to a run-out and Josh Inglis 15 off six cheaply.
At 87-4 within the ninth over, the sport appeared tilted within the West Indies’ favour. However then got here David, who confirmed his precise class and familiarity with the Caribbean situations.
The ability-hitter unleashed a brutal assault, smashing 102 off simply 37 balls, together with 11 sixes, one of many quickest T20 centuries ever.
He discovered an ready accomplice in Mitchell Owen, who contributed 36 off 16, because the duo obliterated the bowling assault, sealing victory with 23 balls to spare.
The victory sealed an unassailable 3-0 lead for the guests within the five-match collection, with man of the match David expressing his delight at his match-winning innings.
“I used to be simply having a good time within the center taking part in for Australia. It was good to have a interval at house and get my physique proper. I didn’t assume I might get the chance to get 100 for Australia, so I’m stoked.
Dropping captain Shai Hope lamented his workforce’s lack of runs on a beneficial batting floor.
“I don’t assume we had sufficient runs on the board. On a pitch like that with the scale of the bottom, we all know it’s going to be laborious to defend. I believe we fell a couple of runs brief, and with the ball, we wanted to choose up extra wickets.”
