After smashing the quickest T20I century by an Australian, Tim David admitted that he by no means thought he would get the chance to achieve the three-digit mark, given his place within the lineup.
“I don’t play for data, however actually I didn’t suppose I’d get the chance to attain 100,” Tim David stated after taking Australia to a six-wicket win in opposition to West Indies within the third T20I on Saturday.
“It’s your childhood dream to attain 100 for Australia, in order that was undoubtedly at the back of my thoughts. The place I’ve been enjoying, I’ve performed plenty of T20 matches now and clearly I’ve by no means scored 100, so it was a bit little bit of international territory for me for a bit bit. I’m simply actually grateful I had Mitch Owen on the market, who’s scored a pair not too long ago. My youthful teammate, however actually his expertise helped me via,” he added.
David got here out to bat with Australia at 61 for 3 in 5.5 overs and struck an unbeaten 128-run patnership with Mitchell Owen for the fifth wicket. The 29-year-old, who has batted at No. 6 for the big a part of his T20I profession, was slotted at No. 5 just for the sixth time in 56 matches. His unbeaten 37-ball 102 included six fours and 11 sixes.
David, who went previous Josh Inglis’ file for the quickest T20I century by an Australian, attributed his blistering knock to preparation.
“I apply it [hitting] loads and to be sincere, plenty of the apply I’ve been doing not too long ago over the previous six months has helped loads. It’s about shot choice and never really attempting to hit it too laborious. It felt tonight like I wasn’t attempting to hit it too laborious and it in all probability ended up with a superb share of having the ability to hit the ball over the ropes,” he stated.