Australia has secured an unassailable 3-0 lead in the five-match T20 series against the West Indies, demonstrating a dominant performance. In the first T20 match, Australia won by three wickets in a match played in Jamaica, while they registered a resounding victory by eight wickets in the second T20.
WI vs AUS 3rd T20: Australia created history by achieving the target of 215 runs in just 97 balls in the third T20 match against the West Indies. With this win, the Kangaroos have taken an insurmountable 3-0 lead in the five-match T20 series. The hero of the match was Tim David, who not only won the match by scoring an unbeaten 102 runs in 37 balls but also smashed the fastest T20 international century for Australia.
Strong Start by West Indies
Winning the toss, Australian captain Mitchell Marsh decided to bowl first. Batting first, the West Indies got off to a flying start. Brandon King (62 runs, 36 balls) and captain Shai Hope (unbeaten 102 runs, 57 balls) shared a partnership of 125 runs for the first wicket. However, the middle order faltered somewhat:
- Hetmyer: 9 runs in 6 balls
- Rutherford: 12 runs in 13 balls
- Powell: 9 runs in 5 balls
- Shepherd: 9* runs in 3 balls
The West Indies scored 214 runs for the loss of 4 wickets in the stipulated 20 overs. For Australia, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, and Mitchell Owen took 1 wicket each.
Poor Start for Australia, Then Tim David's Onslaught
Chasing the target of 215 runs, Australia did not have a good start. They had lost four important wickets with the score at only 87 runs:
- Marsh: 22 runs (19 balls)
- Maxwell: 20 runs (7 balls)
- Inglis: 15 runs (6 balls)
- Green: 11 runs (14 balls)
- Owen: 36* runs (16 balls, 2 fours, 3 sixes)
- David: 102* runs (37 balls, 6 fours, 11 sixes)
David not only completed his century by hitting a six on the first ball of the 17th over but also led the team to victory. This century by Tim David is the fastest in Australia's T20 history. He achieved this feat in just 37 balls. Previously, this record was held by Josh Inglis, who scored a century in 43 balls against Scotland in 2024.
