Tim David Hits Record-Breaking 37-Ball T20I Century as Australia Clinches Series 3-0 Against West Indies
On July 25, 2025, Tim DavidT20I century for Australia in just 37 balls. His unbeaten 102, which included 11 sixes, helped Australia chase down 215 with 6 wickets in hand and 23 balls to spare at Warner Park, St. Kitts.
Match Summary: WI vs AUS, 3rd T20I
- West Indies: 214/4 (Shai Hope 102*, Brandon King 62)
- Australia: 215/4 in 16.1 overs (Tim David 102*, Mitchell Owen 36*)
The Aussie chase was in trouble at 87/4 before Tim DavidMitchell Owen stitched together an unbroken 128-run partnership off just 48 balls.
Records Broken by Tim David
- Fastest T20I century by an Australian (37 balls)
- 3rd fastest T20I century overall (only behind Rohit Sharma & David Miller – 35 balls)
- Fastest T20I fifty by an Australian (16 balls)
🇦🇺 Series Status
With this win, Australia leads the 5-match series 3-0, continuing their dominant form after a 3-0 Test sweep in the Caribbean.
What They Said
Tim David: “I didn’t think I’d have the chance to score 100 for Australia. I’m grateful and absolutely stoked.”
Shai Hope: “We didn’t have enough on that kind of surface. It’s tough to defend even 200 at St. Kitts.”
What’s Next?
Australia and West Indies will play two more T20Is in the series, with the Aussies aiming for a whitewash.
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Tim David — Explosive Aussie T20 Finisher
Overview
- Full Name: Timothy Hays David
- Born: March 16, 1996, Singapore; raised in Perth, Australia
- Playing Role: Right-handed middle-order batting specialist
- Nationality: Born for Singapore, later switched allegiance to Australia in 2022
Career Highlights & Records
- Represented Singapore in international cricket (2019–2020) before debuting for Australia in September 2022
- Became the first Singapore-born player in the IPL, debuting for RCB in 2021, and later signed by the Mumbai Indians for ₹8.25 crore in 2022, retained through 2024
- Holds the fastest-ever T20I fifty (16 balls) and fastest-ever T20I century by an Australian (37 balls vs West Indies) scored on July 25, 2025, including 11 sixes
- Highest strike rate in IPL season (216.27*) and among Australian T20Is (SR ~167) as of late 2024/early 2025
🧠 Playing Style & Training Ethos
- Known for insane six-hitting precision—he trains to guarantee boundary clearance even with mis-hits, refining a power-hitting technique that’s rare in Australian cricket culture
- Described as an innovator and trailblazer, he approaches T20 finishing with controlled aggression and high-risk intent when required
Stats at a Glance (T20Is / IPL)
| Format | Matches | Runs | Strike Rate | Highest Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T20I (Australia) | ~56 | ~1,300 | ~167 | 102* |
| IPL | — | — | ~216 in 2022 | 92* (with Mumbai Indians) |
Key Anecdotes & Trivia
- Used an older-style SS “Dre Russ” bat salvaged from veteran Andre Russell to smash the record-breaking century — “I’d been carrying it for a year and now felt it was time to use it”
- His performance overshadowed an outstanding 102* by Shai Hope, making the match one of the most memorable finishes in recent T20I cricket history