Ahead of this year’s T20 World Cup, Tim David continued his impressive form by guiding Australia to a thrilling victory against New Zealand in Wellington. Despite the daunting task of chasing 44 runs from the final 19 deliveries, David‘s composed innings, highlighted by three crucial sixes and a boundary off the last ball, secured a remarkable six-wicket win for Australia.
While Mitch Marsh was awarded the Player of the Match for his unbeaten 72 runs, he credited Tim David for his pivotal role in the victory. Marsh praised David‘s confidence and composure under pressure, emphasizing his growing maturity and adaptability since entering the international stage.
David‘s consistent performances, including an unbeaten 31* from just 10 balls against New Zealand, have showcased his potential as a key player in Australia‘s T20 squad. His impressive form throughout the year, accumulating 140 runs without being dismissed in T20I matches, solidifies his position as Australia‘s No. 6 batsman and primary finisher.
The success of Tim David raises questions about the inclusion of Steve Smith in the Australian XI for the T20 World Cup. While Smith was omitted from the first match against New Zealand, Marsh hinted at his possible return for the upcoming games. However, Marsh emphasized the team’s focus on building towards the World Cup and providing opportunities to various players to assess their suitability for the tournament.
