Tim David delivered one of the most explosive innings in Australia’s T20I history, smashing a remarkable century off just 37 balls against the West Indies in the third match of the series at St Kitts. This knock has made him the fastest Australian to reach a T20 international hundred, breaking the previous record held by Josh Inglis who had taken 43 balls.
Australia were in deep trouble chasing a target of 215, losing four wickets for just 92 runs inside the first nine overs. Walking in at a pressure-filled moment, David changed the course of the match with a stunning display of power hitting.
He reached his fifty in only 16 balls, breaking the Australian record for the fastest T20I half-century, which was jointly held by Marcus Stoinis and Travis Head at 17 balls. From there, he only accelerated further, dealing mostly in boundaries and sixes.
David finished his innings with 11 sixes, including four in a row off left-arm spinner Gudakesh Motie. His clean hitting stunned the crowd and lifted Australia back into the contest. The partnership that he built in the middle overs not only gave Australia a fighting chance but also silenced the West Indian momentum.
This was David’s first century in T20 internationals. More importantly, it came at a time when Australia were on the brink of losing control in the chase. His knock helped Australia take a 3-0 lead in the five-match series, sealing the series win with two games left.
Cricket legends and commentators were quick to praise the innings. Former Australia wicketkeeper Brad Haddin called it “insane level batting,” while Samuel Badree said it was a “momentum-changing knock.” Many compared the hitting to the style of legends like Chris Gayle.
With this record, Tim David has written his name into Australian cricket history. His innings will be remembered not just for the speed of the hundred, but for the way it rescued his team when they needed it most. It was a performance full of confidence, power, and control — a complete statement from a player who continues to grow in stature on the world stage.