In a thrilling encounter at St Kitts, Australia chased down a massive target of 215, recording an emphatic six‑wicket win over West Indies, concluding at 215/4 with Tim David 102* leading the charge. West Indies had earlier posted 214/4, powered by Shai Hope’s unbeaten 102 and a mighty opening stand of 125 with Brandon King, who made 62 before departing.
Australia’s chase wasn’t straightforward—it wobbled at 87/4 in the ninth over—leaving fans fearing the worst. But then Tim David turned the game on its head with an explosive display. He blasted the fastest-ever Australian T20I fifty off just 16 balls, completing his century in 37 deliveries—an innings studded with powerful boundary hitting, including 11 sixes. His incredible strike rate changed the tenor of the contest instantly.
Complementing David’s carnage was debutant Mitchell Owen, who added 36 off 16 balls in a brilliant fifth-wicket partnership of 128 runs from just 46 deliveries. Owen provided positive support through his clean hitting and composure under pressure—his knock included multiple sixes.
Together, David and Owen injected a seismic swing into the match, relentlessly attacking over three overs and racing toward victory with 23 balls to spare. Their fearless batting sealed a series‑winning triumph, stunning West Indies on a boundary-filled night and underlining Australia’s middle-order potency.
