Australia vs South Africa, 1st T20I: Tim David's 83 is his longest T20I innings by balls faced
Tim David's 83 off 52 balls in the Australia vs South Africa, 1st T20I in Darwin not only rescued his side from an early collapse but also set a personal milestone — it is the most balls he has ever faced in a T20 International innings.
Batting at No. 6, David walked in with Australia struggling at 75/6 and went on to anchor and accelerate the innings, striking four fours and eight sixes. His 52-ball stay at the crease surpassed his previous highest balls faced in a T20I, which came in his early career representing Singapore.
Tim David – most balls faced in a T20I innings: 83 (52) vs South Africa – Australia (Darwin, 2025)
77 (43) vs Nepal – Singapore
64* (44) vs Nepal – Singapore
58 (46) vs Hong Kong – Singapore
38 (29) vs Qatar – Singapore
102* (37) vs West Indies – Australia
92* (32) vs Malaysia – Singapore
The innings in Darwin was significant not just for its longevity but for the context — David held the innings together during a collapse, ensuring Australia posted a fighting total despite losing half their side within seven overs. His knock also underlined his adaptability, mixing calculated strike rotation with explosive hitting to keep the scoreboard moving.
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