IND vs AUS: Tim David's Bizarre Celebration After Taking Suryakumar Yadav's Catch
Tim David took a brilliant catch to dismiss Suryakumar Yadav during India's tour of Australia in 2025.
Match Context
Xavier Bartlett dismissed Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav with a spectacular two-finger catch by Tim David at the square-leg boundary, creating one of the most thrilling moments in the fourth T20I between Australia and India.
The series was tied 1-1 when Australia captain Mitchell Marsh won the toss for the match at Carrara Oval, Gold Coast, on November 6, 2025. Australia made four changes to their lineup, while India retained the same squad.
Batting Performances
- Abhishek Sharma struggled on a slow pitch, scoring 28 runs off 21 balls.
- Shubman Gill faced 39 deliveries to make 46 runs, including four fours and one six.
- Shivam Dube, promoted to number three, scored 22 runs with one four and one six.
- India captain Suryakumar Yadav scored 20 runs off 10 balls, hitting two sixes, before his wicket triggered a batting collapse.
- Following Yadav's dismissal, Tilak Varma (5) and Jitesh Sharma (3) fell quickly.
The Catch and Its Impact
Suryakumar Yadav had looked in fine form, smashing two sixes off Adam Zampa. In the next over, Xavier Bartlett bowled a delivery that bounced sharply off the pitch. Though Yadav attempted his usual flick shot, the ball went up high, allowing Tim David to move from deep backward square leg and catch it skillfully between his two fingers.
"Xavier Bartlett dismissed Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav courtesy of a spectacular two-finger catch by Tim David at the square-leg boundary."
Unusual Celebration
After taking the catch, Tim David amused fans by pretending to lick the ball in an unusual and bizarre manner, adding a light-hearted moment to the intense match.
Author's summary: Tim David's exceptional two-finger catch and quirky celebration became a highlight in a tense T20I, influencing India's batting collapse and swinging momentum Australia’s way.
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