Tim David bludgeoned eight sixes in his robust 83 and led Australia to a 17-run win over South Africa in the first T20 on Sunday as international cricket returned to Darwin after 17 years. David’s aggressive knock off 52 balls pushed Australia to 178 all out after the home team had lost five big hitters inside the first seven overs.

A ustralian batter Tim David underlined the team’s fearless approach in T20Is after their 17-run win against South Africa in the first match of the series. Australia’s innings was powered by David’s blistering 83 off 52 balls, featuring eight sixes and four fours, alongside Cameron Green’s quickfire 35 from just 13 deliveries.

Tim David continued his form in T20Is from where he left off in the West Indies, in Darwin against South Africa, smashing a 52-ball 83, taking Australia to a competitive score of 178, despite being six down for just 75.