Shivam Dube gets crucial wicket of Tim David for 74 in AUS vs IND 2025 3rd T20I

Shivam Dube Takes Crucial Wicket of Tim David in 3rd T20I

Shivam Dube claimed the important wicket of Tim David during the third T20I between India and Australia, held in Hobart on November 2, 2025. David scored a lively 74 runs from 38 balls at a striking rate of 194.74, including five sixes and eight fours.

The dismissal occurred on the final ball of the 13th over in Australia’s innings. After hitting two sixes earlier in the over, Dube bowled a fuller-length ball on middle, and David lofted it with a flat bat. Tilak Varma took an excellent catch near the boundary at long-off, just inches from the ropes.

"Varma moved towards his left to grab the catch, ensuring he stayed inches away from the boundary skirtings at long-off."

Dube celebrated the wicket with a double first-pump gesture.

Australia’s Batting Highlights

Tim David’s 74 runs off 38 balls
Marcus Stoinis contributed 64 runs from 39 deliveries, featuring two sixes and eight fours
Matthew Short remained unbeaten with 26 runs off 15 balls
Top-order batsmen Travis Head and captain Mitchell Marsh scored 6 and 11 runs respectively
Josh Inglis and Mitchell Owen had low contributions with 1 and 0 runs

India’s Bowling Performance

Arshdeep Singh was the standout bowler, taking 3 wickets for 35 runs
Varun Chakaravarthy took 2 wickets

Australia leads the five-match series 1-0 after this game, setting a competitive total of 186/6 against India.

"A clinical batting display from Tim David and Marcus Stoinis helped Australia post 186/6 against India in the third T20I."

Author’s summary: Shivam Dube’s key wicket and strong batting from Australia defined the game, leaving the series poised at 1-0 in favor of Australia.

Sportskeeda — 2025-11-02

Shivam Dube Takes Crucial Wicket of Tim David in 3rd T20I

Australia’s Batting Highlights

India’s Bowling Performance

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