Tim David Fastest T20I Century
Tim David Fastest T20I Century: Australian power-hitter Tim David stunned the cricketing world by smashing the fastest-ever T20I century in just 34 balls against West Indies. His explosive innings, featuring 11 sixes, rewrote record books and led Australia to a massive victory in the 3rd T20I.
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Tim David Creates History with Record-Breaking T20I Century
Australian cricketer Tim David etched his name into the record books after smashing the fastest T20I century for Australia in just 34 balls during the third T20I match against the West Indies. The match, held at Kensington Oval, Barbados, saw David unleash an extraordinary batting display, crushing 11 sixes and 7 fours to reach his milestone.
Power Hitting Redefined: 11 Sixes Rain Down in Barbados
Walking in during a critical phase of the innings, Tim David immediately took control. His strike rate exceeded 290, sending bowlers scrambling for answers. The crowd witnessed a relentless assault as David’s sixes cleared the boundary with ease, turning the momentum completely in Australia’s favour.
He surpassed the previous Australian record for fastest T20I century, breaking Aaron Finch’s milestone. Notably, this knock also ranks among the top five fastest centuries in international T20 cricket globally.
Australia Posts Mammoth Total Thanks to David’s Firepower
Thanks to David’s fireworks, Australia posted a towering score of 248/4 in their 20 overs — one of their highest-ever T20I totals. The innings also saw contributions from Glenn Maxwell and Mitchell Marsh, but it was David who stole the spotlight.
In response, West Indies struggled to keep up with the required run rate. Despite a valiant effort by Nicholas Pooran and Rovman Powell, they fell short, handing Australia a comfortable win and sealing the series 2-1.
Captain and Critics React to David’s Heroics
Australian captain Mitchell Marsh called the innings “one of the greatest displays of clean hitting” he had ever seen. Cricket pundits and former players, including Michael Vaughan and Matthew Hayden, praised David’s calm temperament under pressure and his sheer power.
Social media exploded with reactions, with fans calling the innings “unreal” and “video game-like.” The hashtag #TimDavidCentury quickly trended worldwide.
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What This Means for Australia Ahead of the T20 World Cup
With the T20 World Cup 2026 around the corner, David’s performance is a huge boost to Australia’s campaign. His consistency as a finisher and ability to accelerate under pressure could make him a key asset in high-stakes matches.
Selectors and analysts are now closely watching his form, as discussions intensify around squad selection and batting order strategies for the upcoming tournament.
