Shivam Dube Takes Key Wicket of Tim David in 3rd T20I
India’s Shivam Dube claimed the crucial wicket of Tim David during the third T20I against Australia in Hobart on Sunday, November 2, 2025. The wicket fell thanks to an excellent catch by Tilak Varma near the boundary line.
Moment of Dismissal
David had been in commanding form, scoring 74 off 38 balls with a strike rate of 194.74, including five sixes and eight fours. His dismissal came on the final ball of the 13th over, shortly after hitting two sixes earlier in the same over.
Dube delivered a fuller-length ball at middle stump, and David attempted to loft it for another boundary. However, the shot was flat-batted, and Varma taken a fine catch, keeping himself just inside the boundary at long-off.
"Tilak Varma took a brilliant catch near the boundary ropes as Shivam Dube took the prized wicket of Tim David."
Dube celebrated the wicket with a double fist pump as India regained momentum momentarily.
Australia’s Innings Overview
Thanks to strong batting contributions, Australia reached 186/6 in their innings. Marcus Stoinis supported the effort with 64 off 39 balls, striking two sixes and eight fours. Matthew Short provided an unbeaten 26 from 15 balls.
- Travis Head scored 6 off 4 deliveries.
- Skipper Mitchell Marsh managed 11 off 14 balls.
- Josh Inglis and Mitchell Owen were dismissed cheaply for 1 (7) and 0 (1) respectively.
India’s Bowling Highlights
Arshdeep Singh led India’s bowling attack, taking 3 wickets for 35 runs, while Varun Chakaravarthy also claimed two wickets. Despite their efforts, Australia maintained control, leading the five-match series 1–0.
Author’s Summary: Shivam Dube and Tilak Varma combined brilliantly to remove an in-form Tim David, yet Australia’s batting depth ensured they stayed ahead in the series.