Shivam Dube Removes Tim David For 74 In 3rd T20I Against Australia

Shivam Dube Removes Tim David for 74 in 3rd T20I Against Australia

Shivam Dube made a significant impact in the third T20I between India and Australia in Hobart on Sunday, November 2, by taking a vital wicket and celebrating with enthusiasm.

Key Moment in the Match

Tilak Varma caught a stunning catch near the boundary as Dube dismissed Tim David, who had been scoring heavily with 74 runs from just 38 balls, maintaining a strike rate of 194.74 with eight fours and five sixes.

The breakthrough came on the last ball of the 13th over during Australia's innings. Earlier in the over, Dube had conceded two sixes, but he then bowled a fuller delivery on the middle stump. David tried to loft the ball down the ground but ended up flat-batting it, allowing Varma to take a clean catch just inside the boundary at long-off without going over the ropes.

Shivam Dube celebrated the dismissal with a double first-pump, acknowledging the importance of the wicket.

Australia’s Batting Performance

Tim David and Marcus Stoinis provided a steady partnership that took Australia to 186/6.
Stoinis scored a fluent 64 off 39 balls, hitting eight fours and two sixes.
Matthew Short added a late boost with an unbeaten 26 from 15 balls.
The top order had a rough outing with Travis Head scoring 6 off 4 and captain Mitchell Marsh 11 off 14.
Josh Inglis (1) and Mitchell Owen (0) failed to make an impact.

This wicket proved crucial in slowing down Australia's momentum in the match.

Author’s summary: Shivam Dube’s key dismissal of Tim David shifted the momentum in the third T20I, showcasing his crucial role in India's bowling attack.

CricFit — 2025-11-02