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 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.

Power-hitter Tim David said the team’s aggressive start in the T20I series opener, when Australia routed South Africa by 17 runs, is part of the new approach they’re taking in preparation for the World Cup next year.