Shivam Dube Removes Tim David for 74 in 3rd T20I Against Australia
Shivam Dube delivered a standout performance in the third T20I between India and Australia in Hobart on November 2, claiming a vital wicket that shifted momentum. His dismissal of Tim David highlighted a key turning point in the match.
The Breakthrough Moment
Tilak Varma executed a brilliant catch near the boundary to dismiss Tim David, who had been in explosive form. Dube bowled a fuller delivery on middle stump on the final ball of the 13th over, right after being struck for two sixes earlier. David attempted to power the ball straight down the ground but flat-batted it instead, resulting in a clean catch by Varma at long-off, who stayed just inside the ropes.
“Dube celebrated the dismissal with a double first-pump, acknowledging the importance of the wicket.”
Australia’s Batting Highlights
Australia posted a total of 186 for 6 thanks to solid efforts from Tim David, Marcus Stoinis, and Matthew Short. Despite a shaky start, the middle order provided stability and acceleration.
- Tim David scored 74 runs from 38 balls at a strike rate of 194.74, including eight fours and five sixes.
- Marcus Stoinis hit 64 off 39 balls with eight boundaries and two sixes.
- Matthew Short added an unbeaten 26 from 15 deliveries.
The top order struggled, with Travis Head (6 off 4), captain Mitchell Marsh (11 off 14), Josh Inglis (1), and Mitchell Owen (0) all falling cheaply.
Author’s Summary
Shivam Dube’s composed spell and brilliant wicket of Tim David marked a pivotal moment that underlined his growing role as India’s key game-changer in T20Is.