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.

Australia defeated South Africa in the first T20I on Sunday (August 10) by 17 runs. Tim David won the player of the match for his brilliant 83-run knock off 52 balls with four fours and eight sixes to his name.

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.