Australia’s power-hitter Tim David made a sensational comeback from injury, smashing a record-breaking century in the third T20 International against the West Indies at Basseterre on July 25 (Friday). His 37-ball ton is now the fastest T20I century by an Australian, and the third-fastest among full-member nations.
David Sets New Benchmark for Australia in T20Is
Returning to international cricket with a bang, Tim David reached his fifty in just 16 balls, setting a new record for the fastest T20I half-century by an Australian. He didn’t stop there—blazing his way to a century off just 37 balls, he now stands alongside global greats in the list of fastest T20I centuries.
Among full-member nations, only David Miller and Rohit Sharma have scored T20I hundreds faster (35 balls each in 2017). David is tied with Abhishek Sharma, who also reached the mark in 37 balls earlier in 2025.
Fastest T20I Centuries (Full-Member Nations)
- 35 balls – David Miller vs Bangladesh, 2017
- 35 balls – Rohit Sharma vs Sri Lanka, 2017
- 37 balls – Tim David vs West Indies, 2025
- 37 balls – Abhishek Sharma vs England, 2025
- 39 balls – Johnson Charles vs South Africa, 2023
David’s fireworks included 11 sixes, the second-most by an Australian in a T20I innings—only behind Aaron Finch, who hammered 14 against England in 2013.
Most Sixes in a T20I Innings for Australia
- 14 – Aaron Finch vs England, 2013
- 11 – Tim David vs West Indies, 2025
- 10 – Aaron Finch vs Zimbabwe, 2018
- 9 – Glenn Maxwell vs Sri Lanka, 2016
- 9 – Glenn Maxwell vs India, 2019
Australia’s Record Run-Chase and Series Win
Chasing a daunting 215-run target, Australia made light work of it, winning with six wickets in hand and a massive 23 balls to spare. This marks Australia’s fourth-highest successful run-chase in T20Is and the fastest they’ve chased down any total above 170.
Highest Successful T20I Run-Chases for Australia
- 244 vs New Zealand, 2018
- 223 vs India, 2023
- 216 vs New Zealand, 2024
- 215 vs West Indies, 2025
- 209 vs India, 2022
With this win, the Aussies have taken an unassailable 3-0 lead in the five-match series, leaving the West Indies playing for pride in the remaining games.
Shai Hope’s Maiden Century a Silver Lining for West Indies
Amid the Aussie dominance, Shai Hope gave West Indies fans something to cheer about. The elegant right-hander notched his maiden T20I century, remaining unbeaten on 102. With this ton, Hope joins Chris Gayle as the only West Indians to have scored centuries in all three international formats.
The fourth T20I will also be held in Basseterre on July 26 (Saturday), where the hosts will look to bounce back and keep the series from becoming a whitewash.
