Australia’s power-hitter Tim David lit up the night sky in Hobart with a monstrous six that landed on the roof of the Bellerive Oval during the ongoing third T20I between India and Australia on Sunday, November 2. The breathtaking shot came off Axar Patel’s delivery and immediately became one of the standout moments of the series.
It happened in the sixth over when David, known for his brute strength and clean striking, took a step down the pitch and launched Axar’s tossed-up delivery straight over long-on.
The ball soared into the air, cleared the boundary with ease, and crashed onto the stadium roof before bouncing back onto the ground — leaving even his teammates in awe. The Hobart crowd erupted in disbelief as David raised his bat, acknowledging the applause for a hit that perfectly showcased his raw power.
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The moment was even more dramatic considering David had just survived a scare in the same over. A delivery from Jasprit Bumrah induced a false stroke, only for Washington Sundar to drop a simple catch — much to the frustration of the Indian skipper Suryakumar Yadav. That missed chance proved costly, as David immediately capitalised by going on the attack.
— crictalk (@crictalk7) November 2, 2025
— crictalk (@crictalk7) November 2, 2025
Axar Patel, who could only smile wryly after being dispatched onto the roof, tried to vary his length in the following balls, but David continued to bat with aggression. The strike not only boosted Australia’s scoring rate but also lifted the energy inside the Bellerive Oval, where the spectators roared with excitement.
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As the match continued, David’s six remained the highlight of the innings — a reminder of his reputation as one of the most destructive finishers in modern T20 cricket.
