Singaporean-Australian cricketer
| FULL NAME Timothy Hays David | Born March 16, 1996, | Age 29y 44d |
| Batting Style Right hand Bat | Bowling Style Right arm Offbreak | Playing Role Middle order Batter |
| Playing Role Middle order Batter | Birth Place Singapore | RELATIONS R David (father) |
Tim David Player Profile: The Rise of a Global T20 Power-Hitter
At just 6’5″, Tim David is one of the most feared middle-order batters in modern T20 cricket. A Singapore-born, Australian-raised powerhouse, he has carved out a career not through traditional domestic pathways, but by dominating franchise leagues across the globe. Here’s an in-depth look at his journey across early career , domestic , international , IPL , and global T20 leagues .
🌱 Early Career: From Singapore to Western Australia
- Born : March 16, 1996, in Singapore .
- Raised : Perth, Western Australia , where he attended Scotch College , a prestigious school known for producing elite athletes.
- Despite growing up in Australia, David represented Singapore’s national cricket team from 2019–2020 , competing in the T20 World Cup Qualifier (2019) — a testament to his roots and early exposure to competitive cricket.
- In 2018–19 , he was offered a rookie contract by Western Australia , but failed to break into the senior first-class setup — a setback that redirected his focus entirely toward white-ball cricket .
🏏 Domestic Cricket: Breaking Into the System
Although he never played a first-class match, Tim David built a reputation through:
- Big Bash League (BBL) : Joined Hobart Hurricanes in 2020–21 , delivering a breakout season with hard-hitting finishes.
- Sydney Thunder : Played earlier for Thunder but didn’t get much game time.
- Western Australia XI : Represented the state in limited-overs games.
- Surrey County Cricket Club (England) : Competed in the County Championship and Royal London Cup , gaining experience in red and white ball cricket.
Despite lacking a formal state contract, David was able to command attention due to his performances in shorter formats.
🌍 International Career: From Singapore to Australia
- Singapore National Team (2019–2020) :
- Represented Singapore in international T20 matches.
- Played in the 2019 ICC T20 World Cup Qualifier , scoring 134 runs in 6 innings at a strike rate of over 150.
- Switched allegiances to Australia after gaining eligibility.
- Australia Men’s Squad Debut (2022) :
- Made his T20I debut against New Zealand in September 2022.
- Selected for major tours including India (2023) and West Indies (2024) .
- Seen as a potential finisher or utility batter in limited-overs formats.
- Has played ODIs and T20Is , though yet to cement a permanent spot in the core squad.
🎯 Indian Premier League (IPL): Breakthrough & Evolution
- RCB – IPL 2021 :
- Signed for INR 2.4 crore .
- Got only one game ; scored 1 run off 2 balls.
- Mumbai Indians – IPL 2022 :
- Bought for a massive INR 8.25 crore ($1.5 million) in the mega auction, confirming his status as a global T20 asset.
- Struck 16 sixes off just 86 deliveries in the tournament.
- Delivered a blistering 46 off 18 vs SRH , showcasing elite strike rate (216.28 ) — the best ever in a single IPL season (min. 50 balls faced).
- Became key finisher alongside Kieron Pollard .
- IPL 2023 :
- Managed 231 runs at an average of 25.66 , but his strike rate dipped to 158.22 — a concern compared to previous seasons.
- Struggled under pressure and inconsistency.
- IPL 2024 :
- Retained by Mumbai Indians despite inconsistent form.
- Continued role as a finisher, but saw reduced impact.
- IPL Career (48 matches) :
- 843 runs
- Average : 33.72
- Strike Rate : 224.3
- Sixes : 59
- RCB – IPL 2025 :
- Acquired by Royal Challengers Bengaluru ahead of the 2025 season.
- Expected to play a big-hitting role in the middle order.
- Will be tested on small Chinnaswamy boundaries and high-pressure finishes.
🌐 Global T20 Leagues: A True Journeyman Cricketer
David has become a global T20 mainstay , playing across multiple leagues:
- Big Bash League (BBL) – Hobart Hurricanes & Sydney Thunder :
- Breakout season in BBL 2020/21 with Hobart Hurricanes.
- Pakistan Super League (PSL) :
- Played for Lahore Qalandars , Multan Sultans , and others.
- Regularly used as a finisher.
- Caribbean Premier League (CPL) :
- Featured for St Lucia Kings .
- The Hundred (England) :
- Represented Southern Brave .
- Excelled as a hard-hitting batter in the 100-ball format.
- SA20 (South Africa) :
- Competed in the inaugural edition.
- International League T20 (ILT20) :
- Played for Dubai Capitals .
- Total Teams Across Leagues : Over 18 franchises in 9+ leagues.
🧠 Playing Style & Role
- Batting :
- Middle-order power hitter.
- Dominates spinners with strong lofted shots down the ground.
- Specializes in finishing innings, especially against pace.
- Models his aggression around players like Kieron Pollard and Andre Russell .
- Bowling :
- Bowl occasional off-breaks , mainly situational.
- Switched permanently from seam to spin after a foot injury.
- Fielding :
- Reliable fielder in the deep, especially at long-on and midwicket.
- Strong throwing arm and good reflexes.
🔮 Legacy & Future Outlook
- At 28 years old (as of 2025) , David is still in the prime of his career.
- His story is unique: no first-class cricket, yet signed for over $1.5 million in the IPL.
- He represents the new-age cricketer , who builds a name purely through T20 franchise success.
- To elevate his legacy, he must now:
- Improve consistency in the IPL and internationals.
- Cement a spot in the Australian ODI/T20I teams .
- Develop into a more rounded batter — not just a finisher.
- Work on fitness and mental resilience to handle the pressures of high-stakes cricket.
Tim David Career Stats
Batting & Fielding
| Format | Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Ave | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | Ct | St |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODIs | 4 | 4 | 0 | 45 | 35 | 11.25 | 53 | 84.90 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| T20Is | 54 | 48 | 12 | 1201 | 92* | 33.36 | 745 | 161.20 | 0 | 6 | 100 | 65 | 33 | 0 |
| List A | 20 | 18 | 5 | 790 | 140* | 60.76 | 658 | 120.06 | 2 | 5 | 72 | 31 | 12 | 0 |
| T20s | 279 | 251 | 75 | 5336 | 92* | 30.31 | 3313 | 161.06 | 0 | 18 | 375 | 332 | 158 | 0 |
Bowling
| Format | Mat | Inns | Balls | Runs | Wkts | BBI | BBM | Ave | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w | 10w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODIs | 4 | 1 | 12 | 20 | 1 | 1/20 | 1/20 | 20.00 | 10.00 | 12.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T20Is | 54 | 11 | 164 | 255 | 5 | 1/18 | 1/18 | 51.00 | 9.32 | 32.8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| List A | 20 | 7 | 228 | 171 | 10 | 3/26 | 3/26 | 17.10 | 4.50 | 22.8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T20s | 279 | 60 | 645 | 961 | 15 | 1/0 | 1/0 | 64.06 | 8.93 | 43.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Tim David T20 Stats
Batting & Fielding
| Tournament | Teams | Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Ave | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | Ct | St |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPL | 2 teams | 48 | 42 | 17 | 843 | 50* | 33.72 | 480 | 175.62 | 0 | 1 | 54 | 60 | 29 | 0 |
| ILT20 | 2 teams | 12 | 9 | 3 | 176 | 41* | 29.33 | 118 | 149.15 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 12 | 7 | 0 |
| BPL | RAR | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 7.00 | 9 | 77.77 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| BBL | 2 teams | 76 | 69 | 23 | 1326 | 76* | 28.82 | 841 | 157.66 | 0 | 4 | 93 | 75 | 34 | 0 |
| CPL | 2 teams | 24 | 21 | 4 | 453 | 56 | 26.64 | 328 | 138.10 | 0 | 1 | 28 | 30 | 13 | 0 |
| Major League Cricket | MI NY | 11 | 10 | 3 | 236 | 53* | 33.71 | 162 | 145.67 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 16 | 7 | 0 |
| Men’s 100 | SB-M | 17 | 14 | 4 | 196 | 44* | 19.60 | 115 | 170.43 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 13 | 5 | 0 |
| PSL | 2 teams | 22 | 22 | 8 | 605 | 71 | 43.21 | 337 | 179.52 | 0 | 4 | 40 | 43 | 15 | 0 |
| SA20 | MICT | 3 | 3 | 0 | 52 | 33 | 17.33 | 38 | 136.84 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| Vitality Blast | 2 teams | 19 | 19 | 4 | 450 | 66 | 30.00 | 265 | 169.81 | 0 | 2 | 31 | 29 | 15 | 0 |
Bowling
| Tournament | Teams | Mat | Inns | Balls | Runs | Wkts | BBI | BBM | Ave | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w | 10w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPL | 2 teams | 48 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| ILT20 | 2 teams | 12 | 2 | 12 | 24 | 0 | – | – | – | 12.00 | – | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| BPL | RAR | 1 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| BBL | 2 teams | 76 | 29 | 274 | 381 | 4 | 1/0 | 1/0 | 95.25 | 8.34 | 68.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CPL | 2 teams | 24 | 3 | 30 | 41 | 0 | – | – | – | 8.20 | – | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Major League Cricket | MI NY | 11 | 2 | 12 | 22 | 2 | 2/14 | 2/14 | 11.00 | 11.00 | 6.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Men’s 100 | SB-M | 17 | 2 | 15 | 32 | 0 | – | – | – | 12.80 | – | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| PSL | 2 teams | 22 | 4 | 30 | 49 | 1 | 1/4 | 1/4 | 49.00 | 9.80 | 30.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SA20 | MICT | 3 | 2 | 24 | 29 | 1 | 1/15 | 1/15 | 29.00 | 7.25 | 24.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vitality Blast | 2 teams | 19 | 7 | 96 | 150 | 4 | 1/15 | 1/15 | 37.50 | 9.37 | 24.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Debut/Last Matches of Tim David
ODI Matches
Debut
South Africa vs Australia at Bloemfontein – September 09, 2023
Last
South Africa vs Australia at Johannesburg – September 17, 2023
T20I Matches
Debut
Singapore vs Qatar at Singapore – July 22, 2019
Last
Australia vs Pakistan at Hobart – November 18, 2024
List A Matches
Debut
Qatar vs Singapore at Kuala Lumpur – September 17, 2019
Last
South Africa vs Australia at Johannesburg – September 17, 2023
T20 Matches
Debut
Sixers vs Scorchers at W.A.C.A – January 01, 2018
Last
DC vs RCB at Delhi – April 27, 2025
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