Tilak Varma caught brilliantly near the boundary as Shivam Dube dismissed Tim David in the third T20I between India and Australia in Hobart on November 2. David scored a quick 74 runs off 38 balls at a strike rate of 194.74, hitting five sixes and eight boundaries. His wicket fell on the last ball of the 13th over during Australia's innings.
After being hit for two sixes early in the over, Dube bowled a fuller ball on middle stump. David advanced to loft it, but the shot was flat-batted. Varma moved left to grab the catch just inches from the boundary at long-off. Dube celebrated the wicket with a double first-pump.
Australia posted a total of 186/6 in the match. They currently lead the five-match series 1-0.
“David departed after a quickfire 74 run-knock off just 38 deliveries at a strike rate of 194.74, hitting five sixes and eight boundaries.”
“Varma moved towards his left to grab the catch, ensuring he stayed inches away from the boundary skirtings at long-off.”
Author’s summary: Shivam Dube’s crucial wicket of Tim David turned the momentum, with Australia posting 186/6 and leading the series 1-0 after a competitive third T20I.