David played a brilliant knock of 83 and was crucial in Australia's 17-run victory over South Africa in first T20I of the five-match series

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.