Australia and West Indies 3rd T20I date and time: Australia and West Indies 3rd T20I blog post content. Read the full match result, highlights, and standout performances as Tim David powers Australia to a 3-0 series lead in Basseterre.
The much-anticipated Australia and West Indies 3rd T20I at Warner Park, Basseterre, on July 25, 2025 delivered a spectacle that will be talked about for years. With the series on the line, the hosts West Indies posted a formidable 214/4, only to see Australia chase it down in spectacular fashion, winning by six wickets and taking an unassailable 3-0 lead in the five-match series.
Match Result and Highlights
- Date & Venue: Friday, July 25, 2025 | Warner Park, Basseterre, St Kitts
- Result: Australia beat West Indies by 6 wickets
- Series Result: Australia leads 3-0
West Indies Innings
West Indies put up a huge total of 214/4 in 20 overs. Shai Hope played a captain’s knock, blasting an unbeaten 102 off 57 balls (8x4, 6x6), supported by Brandon King’s 62 from 36 balls. The Windies looked set for victory after strong partnerships at the top, but perhaps left a few runs on the table in the closing overs.
Australia Run Chase
Australia’s response began shakily, slumping to 87/4, but Tim David’s fireworks changed the game. David smashed the fastest T20I century by an Australian, reaching his ton in just 37 balls. His unbeaten 102* off 37 balls (6x4, 11x6) anchored the chase, with Mitchell Owen providing valuable support (36* off 16).
Australia finished on 215/4 in just 16.1 overs, storming to victory with 23 balls to spare.
Key Performances
West Indies:
- Shai Hope: 102* (57)
- Brandon King: 62 (36)
Australia:
- Tim David: 102* (37) – Player of the Match
- Mitchell Owen: 36* (16)
Series Impact
With this remarkable win, Australia clinched the series 3-0 with two matches left. This tour marks a reversal of fortunes from Australia’s previous T20I visit to the Caribbean, where they lost 4-1. For West Indies, improvements are needed in death bowling and holding their nerve in high-pressure chases.
With Australia and West Indies 3rd T20I date and time now immortalized by Tim David’s record knock, the series continues with the visitors firmly in control and the hosts fighting for pride.