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10-08-2025
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AUS vs SA, 1st T20I: Tim David smashes record eight sixes, most by an Australian against South Africa in T20Is
By Sports Desk Published on August 10, 2025, 16:55 IST Tim David set a new record for the most sixes by an Australian batter against South Africa in a T20 International, clearing the ropes eight times during his explosive knock of 83 off 52 balls in the AUS vs SA, 1st T20I in Darwin. The previous best was six sixes, achieved jointly by David Warner (Melbourne, 2009), David Hussey (Johannesburg, 2009), Mitchell Marsh (Durban, 2023) and Travis Head (Durban, 2023). David's effort not only surpassed these marks but also played a crucial role in lifting Australia to 178 after they were reduced to 75/6 inside eight overs. His innings featured a mix of brute power and clean timing, highlighted by a massive 109-metre hit that landed on the stadium roof. Despite Australia being bowled out for the first time ever by South Africa in T20Is, David's record-breaking six-hitting display stood out as the batting highlight of the innings. Ahmedabad Plane Crash Sports desk at
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10-08-2025
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Australia vs South Africa, 1st T20I: Tim David's 83 is his longest T20I innings by balls faced
By Sports Desk Published on August 10, 2025, 16:24 IST 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. Ahmedabad Plane Crash Sports desk at
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10-08-2025
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Australia vs South Africa, 1st T20I: South Africa opt to bowl in Darwin
By Sports Desk Published on August 10, 2025, 14:49 IST South Africa have won the toss and elected to bowl first in the opening T20 International against Australia at the Marrara Cricket Ground, Darwin. Teams Australia's playing XI: Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh (c), Josh Inglis (w), Cameron Green, Tim David, Mitchell Owen, Glenn Maxwell, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood. South Africa's playing XI: Aiden Markram (c), Ryan Rickelton (w), Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Dewald Brevis, Tristan Stubbs, George Linde, Senuran Muthusamy, Corbin Bosch, Kagiso Rabada, Kwena Maphaka, Lungi Ngidi. Mitchell Marsh on the toss 'We were going to have a bowl first. Mainly we haven't played here as a group, but it (the pitch) does look like a belter. No I didn't (know they were on an 8-game winning streak). Hopefully the winning way continues. We have had a great lead up as a group and hopefully put on a show for the Darwin crowd. This ground is bigger than St. Kitts but we do have a lot of power, some of the young guys are awesome to watch.' Aiden Markram on the decision to bowl 'We are going to have a bowl. Not too much info on this venue, will have a look at it with the ball and then take the game from there. It has been good. We have been here for a week or so, the boys have been out and about, some nice things to do around and training as well. We are trying to fine tune a lot of things as we build up to that World Cup, starting with testing out some of the young guys like KG and Lungi back.' Ahmedabad Plane Crash Sports desk at
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10-08-2025
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Australia vs South Africa, 1st T20I: Hosts lose half their side inside seven overs after rapid collapse
By Sports Desk Published on August 10, 2025, 15:24 IST South Africa tightened their grip on the first T20I at Darwin, reducing Australia to 73/5 in 6.4 overs after winning the toss and opting to bowl. The visitors made early inroads, with Kagiso Rabada removing Travis Head for 2 and Mitchell Marsh for 13, while George Linde dismissed Josh Inglis for a golden duck. Kwena Maphaka was outstanding in the field, taking two superb catches in the deep during the powerplay. Australia's counterattack came through Cameron Green and Tim David, with Green blasting 35 off 13 balls and David striking freely. However, Green fell to a slower ball from Lungi Ngidi, caught by Ryan Rickelton, leaving the hosts four down at the end of the powerplay. In the seventh over, Kwena Maphaka claimed his first wicket, bowling Mitchell Owen for 2. The left-arm quick delivered a full, accurate delivery that beat Owen for pace and crashed into the stumps, leaving Australia with half their side back in the pavilion before the innings had even reached the halfway stage. At 73/5, Tim David was batting on 19 off 8 balls, holding Australia's hopes of posting a competitive total. Ahmedabad Plane Crash Sports desk at
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25-06-2025
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Chris Robinson Overcomes Embarrassing Wardrobe Malfunction To Win Ostrava 400m Hurdles
Last Updated: Chris Robinson had to adjust his shorts multiple times as he won the race with his best time of the season. American Chris Robinson overcame an embarrassing wardrobe malfunction to win the 400 metres hurdles at the Ostrava Golden Spike meeting in the Czech Republic on Tuesday, finishing in 48.05 seconds. The 24-year-old had to adjust his shorts several times after inadvertently exposing himself and hit the final hurdle hard, rolling into a somersault after crossing the finish line. Robinson lay on the track grinning after achieving his best time of the season, just a tenth of a second off his personal best. He crossed the line six hundredths of a second ahead of Brazilian Matheus Lima at the World Athletics Continental Tour Gold event, with Czech Vit Muller (48.41) finishing third. About the Author Sports Desk First Published: June 25, 2025, 11:02 IST
