Tim David’s Record-Breaking Century Powers Australia to 3–0 Lead Over West Indies

#WI VS AUS 3rd t20 match ## 🎯 Match Recap: Australia Goes 3‑0 Up with a Crushing Win in St Kitts Australia extended their dominance over the West Indies by clinching the third T20I in style, cruising to a **six-wicket victory** at Warner Park, Basseterre. With this result, they now lead the five-match series **3–0**, asserting total control as the tour heads toward its final stretch. ### 🏏 Standout Performances * **Tim David** stole the spotlight with a jaw-dropping knock—blasting a **37-ball century**, the **fastest ever T20I ton by an Australian**, and clearing the ropes **11 times**. His fireworks turned what seemed a tricky chase of **215** into a casual stroll, with the Aussies getting home with **23 balls to spare**. * On the West Indies side, **Shai Hope** stood tall with an **unbeaten 102**, becoming just the second player from his nation—after Chris Gayle—to score centuries in all three formats. Unfortunately, his valiant effort lacked support from the other end. ### 📊 Quick Match Summary | Team | Score | Result | | ----------- | ------------------ | ------------------------ | | West Indies | 214/4 (20 overs) | Set a strong total | | Australia | 215/4 (16.1 overs) | Chased it down with ease | --- ## 🌟 Momentum Shift Australia’s chase wasn’t always smooth sailing. At **92/4**, West Indies had a glimmer of hope. But everything changed when **Tim David and Mitchell Owen** combined forces, adding a brutal **71 runs in just three overs**, completely flipping the momentum and breaking the back of the target. From there, the outcome was inevitable. --- ## 🌍 What It Means * **Australia** looks locked in and confident, using this series to test combinations and build form ahead of upcoming global tournaments. * **West Indies**, while showing individual brilliance through Hope, need to address middle-order consistency and death bowling woes if they’re to make a comeback in the remaining matches. --- ## 💬 Talking Points * Can the West Indies salvage pride in the remaining two games? * Should Tim David now be a guaranteed pick for Australia in major T20 tournaments? * What can the West Indies learn from Australia’s aggressive middle-order approach? --- ## 📅 What’s Next? * **4th T20I**: Scheduled for Sunday morning at 9 a.m. AEST. Australia will look to seal a clean sweep, while West Indies aim to claw back some momentum. * **5th T20I**: Still to come—potentially a chance for both sides to test their bench strength. This match will be remembered for **Tim David’s record-breaking blitz**, which turned a high-pressure chase into a demolition. While **Shai Hope’s ton** was full of class and character, it was overshadowed by Australia’s firepower and depth. With the series already in the bag, the Aussies have the luxury to rotate, while West Indies are left hunting for answers.