WI vs AUS 2025, 3rd T20I Review: Tim David heroics trump Shai Hope’s ton as Australia go 3-0 up

Tim David’s breathtaking performance led Australia to a dominant victory over West Indies, helping them take an unassailable 3-0 lead in the five-match T20I series. Despite West Indies skipper Shai Hope’s maiden T20I century, the hosts were unable to defend a massive total, as Australia chased down 215 with six wickets in hand and 23 balls to spare at Warner Park, Basseterre, St Kitts.

Australia won the toss and opted to bowl first. West Indies openers Brandon King and Shai Hope gave their side a flying start, posting 66 runs in the powerplay. The pair added 125 runs for the opening wicket, laying a solid foundation for a big total.

King was eventually dismissed by Mitchell Owen after scoring a rapid 62 off 36 balls, which included nine boundaries. While the middle order could not capitalise significantly, Hope carried his bat with a magnificent unbeaten 102 off 57 deliveries, smashing 14 boundaries. West Indies finished with an imposing total of 214 for 4.

In response, Australia had a shaky start, losing their top three batters inside the powerplay and slumping to 65 for 3. Struggling for momentum, they found hope in the form of Tim David and Owen, who came together at the crease for the fifth wicket. By the halfway mark, 10 overs, Australia had reached 120 for 4.

David then shifted gears dramatically, reaching his half-century in just 16 balls. The David-Owen partnership crossed the 50-run mark in just 12 deliveries and the duo continued to dismantle the West Indies bowling attack. Australia raced to 150 in just 11.4 overs, as the two brought up a century stand off only 37 balls.

David slammed 17 boundaries and went on to score a blistering 102 off just 37 deliveries, the fastest T20I century by an Australian. Owen provided crucial support with a quickfire 36 off 16 balls. Their fifth-wicket partnership of 128 runs from 44 balls sealed a memorable win for the visitors.

With this victory, Australia sealed the series 3–0. The fourth T20I will be played on July 27 at the same venue.