Tim David etched his name in Australian cricketing history with a breathtaking display of power-hitting, smashing the fastest-ever T20I century by an Australian batsman. His remarkable feat came during the third T20I against the West Indies at Warner Park in Basseterre, St Kitts, where he blazed his way to 102 runs off just 37 balls, studded with 6 fours and a staggering 11 sixes.

David's explosive innings propelled Australia to a commanding six-wicket victory, chasing down a steep target of 215 with 23 balls to spare and securing an unassailable 3-0 lead in the five-match series. Coming in to bat with Australia in a precarious position at 61/3, David wasted no time in asserting his dominance. He launched a brutal assault on the West Indies bowlers, particularly targeting Gudakesh Motie, whom he smashed for four consecutive sixes in a game-changing over that yielded 28 runs.

In a stunning display of athleticism and power, David reached his half-century in a mere 16 balls, eclipsing the previous record held jointly by Marcus Stoinis and Travis Head by one delivery. He continued his onslaught, reaching his century in just 37 balls, shattering Josh Inglis' previous Australian record of 43 balls. David's century is also the third-fastest T20I century against any Test-playing nation. He was also fortunate to get a reprieve when he was dropped on 90.

Adding another layer to this already remarkable story, it has been revealed that Tim David was using a bat belonging to West Indies all-rounder Andre Russell. Known for his finishing abilities in the shortest format, David ensured that he stayed at the crease for a long haul and took Windies bowlers to the cleaners. David and Mitchell Owen formed an unbeaten 128-run stand for the fifth wicket, the highest 5th-wicket partnership for Australia in the shortest format. This partnership broke the previous best of 97 between Marsh and Tim David. Owen remained unbeaten on 36 not out off 16 balls.

While Shai Hope also scored a maiden T20I century in the same match, becoming only the second West Indian after Chris Gayle to achieve centuries in all three formats, David's innings stole the show and silenced the St Kitts crowd.