US EditionCoaches Trust Australia's Hard-Hitters, Says David
NORTHERN TERRITORY, AUSTRALIA, AUG 10 – Tim David's 83 runs and key bowling performances helped Australia secure their ninth consecutive Twenty20 International win, overcoming South Africa's strong chase in the series opener.
- On August 10, 2025, Australia defeated South Africa by 17 runs at Marrara Cricket Ground in Darwin, with Tim David scoring 83 off 52 balls.
- After collapsing to 75 for 6, Australia’s top order was rescued by Tim David’s 52-ball innings after Tristan Stubbs dropped a catch on 56.
- In the field, Glenn Maxwell took a boundary catch to dismiss Ryan Rickelton for 70, while Josh Hazlewood claimed 3-27 and Ben Dwarshuis 3-26.
- Australia now has a nine-match T20I winning streak, their longest, and has won 23 of their last 27, including last month’s Caribbean sweep.
- Looking ahead, playing conditions will require fielders to land and stay inside the boundary after airborne contact, to be included in the MCC Laws of Cricket next year.
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Coaches trust Australia's hard-hitters, says David
Australia's T20 batters are backed by their coaches to go "all guns blazing" and will likely continue their attacking ways, middle order blaster Tim David said.David produced a sparkling 83 off 53 balls to guide Australia to a 17-run win in the series-opener against South Africa on Sunday and a record ninth v
Sydney Morning Herald
Tim David powers Australia to victory over South Africa in Darwin T20
David’s aggressive knock off 52 balls pushed Australia to 178 all out after the home team had lost five big hitters inside the first seven overs.
Tim David: Tim David was named Man of the Match for his brilliant innings of 83 runs off 52 balls in the first T20I against South Africa for Australia.
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Jamaica GleanerTim David's explosive 83 powers Australia to victory over South Africa in Darwin T20
Tim David has led Australia to a 17-run win over South Africa in the first T20, marking international cricket's return to Darwin after 17 years.
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