‘On the beach’: Aussie slugger’s bigger aims

‘On the Beach’: Aussie Slugger’s Bigger Aims

Australian batsman Tim David insists his enormous six in Hobart traveled farther than the record measurement given, expressing his long-term goal to "face more balls" and become a major T20 World Cup weapon next year.

After nearly sending a six out of the stadium at Bellerive Oval, David set his sights higher heading into the T20 World Cup. He scored 74 runs from just 38 balls against India on Sunday, but noted the match had limited impact on World Cup preparations because pitches in India vary depending on the opposition.

Record-Breaking Six

David struck one of his five sixes at the ground a colossal 129 meters, the longest six ever officially recorded in T20 internationals and the biggest six tracked by Fox Cricket. It was a milestone in his career and would have traveled even further if it hadn’t hit the stadium sign on the grandstand roof.

“It’s good fun hitting balls on the roof. I haven’t seen any balls up there and I haven’t hit any up there,” said David, who has a history of hitting sixes in Hobart while playing for the Hurricanes in the BBL. “I was hoping it would land on the beach. It hit the top rung of that little advertising sign. I’m always dubious about the measurements.”

Batting Order and World Cup Ambitions

David is eager about his deliberate promotion up the batting order, part of Australia’s aggressive strategy aimed at winning the World Cup. He is motivated to contribute significantly by facing more deliveries and maximizing his impact for the team.

Coming in at No. [position text missing from source], David aims to solidify his role as a key player in Australia’s T20 World Cup campaign.

Author’s summary: Tim David’s record-breaking six highlights his potential as a powerful T20 weapon, with ambitions to take on a bigger role in Australia’s World Cup pursuit.

News.com.au — 2025-11-03