In a thrilling T20I clash at Sabina Park, Australia pulled off a sensational run chase to defeat West Indies by six wickets, taking an unassailable 3–0 lead in the five-match series. The standout performer of the night was Tim David, who blasted his way into the record books with the fastest T20I century ever scored by an Australian.
West Indies had posted a massive total of 214 runs, with captain Shai Hope leading the charge with an unbeaten 102 off 57 balls, including eight fours and six sixes. Hope was well supported by Brandon King, who contributed 62 off 36 balls, smashing three fours and six sixes.
Despite the commanding total, Hope remained unsure if it would be enough — and he was right to worry.
Australia’s response was aggressive from the outset. Though they were briefly under pressure at 87 for 4, Tim David turned the game on its head with a jaw-dropping display of power hitting. He reached his century in just 37 balls, smashing 11 sixes and 6 fours. Remarkably, 90 of his 100 runs came in boundaries, showcasing the sheer dominance of his knock.
David’s fifty came in only 16 balls, breaking the previous Australian record for the fastest T20I half-century, surpassing the 17-ball efforts of Travis Head and Marcus Stoinis. His 100 broke Josh Inglis’s previous national record of a 43-ball century in T20 internationals.
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David found a reliable partner in Mitchell Owen, who scored a quick-fire 36 off 16 balls with two fours and three sixes. Together, they built a 128-run partnership, Australia’s highest ever for the fifth wicket in T20Is.
Australia sealed the win in just 16.1 overs, with David finishing unbeaten on 102. He reached the milestone on the first ball of the 17th over by glancing Romario Shepherd to the boundary — a fitting end to a record-breaking innings. After the match, David revealed that the bat he used for the knock was gifted to him a few years ago by West Indies’ all-rounder Andre Russell.
With this victory, Australia now lead the series 3–0, while Tim David finally records his maiden T20 century after 282 official matches — and does it in unforgettable fashion.
