Tim David (Source: @sportstarweb/X.com)
It turned out to be a historic affair at Warner Park, Basseterre, in Saint Kitts, where Australia won over the host West Indies by 6 wickets after Tim David's historic 102*. On the way, David and Australia broke multiple records that are now registered in the T20I record books.
In a game that saw 215 being chased by Australia, many records were shattered. Therefore, let us have a look at all the records that were broken in the third T20I between the West Indies and Australia.
1. Most 200+ Targets Chased In T20Is - Australia, 6 Times
After chasing a target of 215, Australia has now achieved this feat six times in T20I cricket, which is also a record in the T20I format, as the Kangaroos have now become the first team to achieve 200-plus targets this many times. Previously, only India and South Africa had successfully chased 200-plus targets on five occasions.
2. Fastest Century By An Australian In T20Is - Tim David, 37 Balls
Tim David smashed the West Indies all over the park, scoring 102* off a mere 37 deliveries, which is why he has now scored the fastest century for Australia in T20I cricket. He has now overtaken Josh Inglis, who put up a 43-ball ton against Scotland last year.
3. Fastest Fifty By An Australian In T20Is - Tim David, 16 Balls
In fact, not just the century, David has now also shattered the Australian record for the fastest half-century in T20I cricket, as he scored 50 off just 16 deliveries, bettering Marcus Stoinis' 17-ball half-century versus Sri Lanka in the year 2022, alongside Travis Head's effort against Scotland in 2024, which came off similar deliveries.
4. Second Most Sixes In A T20I Inning For Australia - Tim David, 11 Sixes
After scoring 102*, David, who smashed as many as eleven sixes in his knock, now has the record for smashing the second-most sixes in a T20I knock for Australia. Previously, former Australian Skipper Aaron Finch smashed 14 sixes against England in 2013, when he went berserk with 156 in Southampton, and remains the record holder.
Interestingly, out of the first 26 deliveries that David faced, he smashed 10 of them over the park, which is why he is only the third batter in 20-over cricket to smash 10 or more sixes in the first 26 deliveries.
5. Highest Partnership For Fifth Wicket Or Lower In T20Is For Australia - Tim David, Mitchell Owen - 128*
The fifth-wicket stand between Tim David and Mitchell Owen lasted 128 runs, during which they faced just 46 deliveries and remained unbeaten till the end. Now, interestingly, this is the highest partnership for Australia for a fifth-wicket or lower position in T20I cricket. Moreover, it is also the first time that any duo has achieved this much score in a T20I chase batting for the fifth wicket or lower.
6. First Australian To Score A Century While Batting At Fifth Position Or Lower For Australia In T20Is - Tim David
Fascinatingly, Tim David is also the first ever Australian to score a 100 while batting at fifth position or anything lower, as all previous centuries that have come from Australian batters have been from the top four. They have collectively amassed a total of 11 tons for Australia in T20I cricket.
7. Second Batter Ever To Smash A Ton At 5th Position Or Lower In A Successful Chase - Tim David
Tim David is now also the second-ever player to score a T20I century in a chase while batting at fifth position or lower. Previously, New Zealand's Mark Chapman achieved the feat, scoring 104* against Pakistan at Rawalpindi in 2023.
8. 4th Fastest 200+ Chase In T20Is - Australia, 16.1 Overs
Thanks to Tim David's flurry and Mitchell Owen's quick cameo of 36* off 16 deliveries, Australia achieved the target of 215 in just 16.1 overs, which is a record as they have now become the fourth fastest side to chase 200+ in T20Is. Previously, only Serbia, Bulgaria, and Pakistan have chased a target of 200+ in fewer overs than Australia.
9. Most Runs Scored By Australia In Middle Overs (7-16) - 146 Runs
During the middle overs, the Australian batters managed to put up 146 runs in overs 7 to 16, which is also a record, as this is the most runs ever put up by Australia during those overs.
10. 6th Most Runs Scored By Any Team In Middle Overs (7-16) - Australia
Also, these 146 runs by Australia are the sixth most by any team in the middle overs. The highest ever runs were scored by Nepal in their 2023 match against Mongolia, which reached 163.
11. 3rd Highest Runs By A Batter In Middle Overs In T20Is - Tim David, 94 Runs
Out of Australia's 146 runs coming in the middle phase, 94 came from the bat of Tim David, which is also a record, as he now stands in third position as a batter with the most runs in the middle overs in T20I cricket. He's only behind Nepal's Kushal Malla and the Netherlands' Michael Levitt, who scored 99 and 95 runs, respectively, in those overs.
12. Maiden T20I Series Win For Australia In The Caribbean - 3-0 (5)
After winning the third T20I, Australia has now gained an unassailable 3-0 lead in the five-match series, which means they have now conquered a T20I series in the Caribbean for the very first time. Interestingly, they have played three T20I series in the West Indies and have managed only two wins out of eight games played on West Indian soil.
13. 2nd Player To Score Century In All Three Formats For WI - Shai Hope
Tim David took all the limelight for his blistering knock. However, the opposition skipper, Shai Hope, also scored 102* off 57 deliveries with eight boundaries and six maximums to get his side to 214. Nonetheless, with this century, Hope has now become the second-ever West Indian player to score a century in all three formats for the Caribbean side. He joins the legendary Chris Gayle on the list, who achieved the feat for the Men in Maroon in all three formats.
14. First Wicketkeeper-Captain To Score A Century In T20Is - Shai Hope, 102*
Shai Hope's 102* came off 57 deliveries, as he became the first-ever wicket-keeper captain in T20I history to score a century. Netherlands keeper Scott Edwards' 99, which came against Oman in the year 2024, was previously the highest ever score by a keeper-captain until Hope bettered it.
15. Most Defeats While Defending 200+ Targets In T20Is - West Indies, 6 Times
In this game, the West Indies also registered an unwanted record, as they have now been defeated on six occasions while defending a target of 200 or more in T20I cricket. They have now leapt over South Africa, who are second on the list, with five losses while defending 200-plus runs in T20Is.
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