IND vs AUS 2022: "Another star emerging from Down Under" - Fans praise Tim David for his blistering knock in 3rd T20I 

Tim David did a fantastic job with the bat for Australia in 3rd T20I vs India. (Pics: Twitter)
Tim David did a fantastic job with the bat for Australia in 3rd T20I vs India. (Pics: Twitter)

Swashbuckling batter Tim David produced an impactful performance with the bat in the T20I series decider against India on Sunday (September 25), completing his maiden half-century in Australian colors.

The right-handed batter steadied the ship for his side after the Indian bowlers sent Australia's big guns early in the encounter. David contributed with 54 crucial runs off 22 deliveries before getting out in the final over, helping the team register an impressive total of 186 in the crucial tie.

While the visitors got off to a stunning start thanks to opener Cameron Green's quick-fire knock of 52, the Men in Blue powered their way back into the contest, picking up wickets at regular intervals. However, David shifted the momentum in Australia's favor once again with a 68-run partnership with Daniel Sams.

The 26-year-old received praise from all quarters for his exploits with the bat in the third T20I. Here's how netizens reacted to his performance:

Notably, this was David's fifth half-century in T20Is. The power-hitter played 14 matches for Singapore in the shortest format in 2019 and 2020. He crossed the 50-run mark on four occasions for his former team and had a fantastic batting average of 46.5 to his name.


Indian openers depart early in third T20I against Australia

Team India didn't have an ideal start to their run chase as opening batter KL Rahul got out for just one run in the very first over. Skipper Rohit Sharma, who got a decent start, departed soon for 17 runs.

While the Men in Blue lost two early wickets, they managed to score 55 runs from the first seven overs. Senior batter Virat Kohli is currently at the crease alongside Suryakumar Yadav.

The onus is on the two batters to take India to a commanding position as they look to chase down a stiff target of 187. The encounter is of utmost importance for both sides, given that the series is on the line.

For Australia, Daniel Sams and Pat Cummins bagged a wicket each, at the time of writing.

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Edited by Neelay Yadav