From Singapore Debut to Australian Stardom
Timothy Hays David (born March 16, 1996) is a cricketing phenomenon who bridges continents. Starting his international journey with Singapore, where he played 14 T20Is between 2019 and 2020, David made a pivotal switch to represent Australia in 2022. His explosive batting earned him a spot in Australia’s 2022 T20 World Cup squad, and he’s now a linchpin for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
Roots: A Trans-Tasman Journey
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Born in Singapore to Rod David—a cricketer who represented Singapore at the 1997 ICC Trophy.
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Moved back to Australia at age two during the 1997 Asian financial crisis.
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Grew up honing his skills in Perth, Western Australia.
Franchise Dominance: A T20 Globetrotter
Big Bash League (BBL):
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Debuted for Perth Scorchers (2017-18).
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Breakout with Hobart Hurricanes (2020-21): Scored 58 in his first match, winning Player of the Match.
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Signed a two-year extension with the Hurricanes in 2022.
Pakistan Super League (PSL):
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2021: Signed by Lahore Qalandars as a replacement.
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2022: Joined champions Multan Sultans, retained for 2023.
European Circuits:
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Netherlands’ Hoofdklasse (2021): Announced his arrival.
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Surrey (England):
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T20 Blast (2021): Emergency signing.
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Royal London Cup: Smashed an unbeaten 140 vs. Warwickshire, followed by 102 in the quarter-final.
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The Hundred:
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Southern Brave (2021 & 2022): Played a crucial role in the inaugural season final (15* off 6, catch, run-out of Liam Livingstone).
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Lancashire (T20 Blast 2022).
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Indian Premier League (IPL):
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Historic 2021 debut for RCB: Became the first Singapore international in IPL history.
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Mumbai Indians (MI) (2022-2024): Major auction signing.
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RCB Return (2025): Bought back in the mega auction.
Major League Cricket (MLC):
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MI New York (2023): Expanded his global franchise footprint.
International Ascent: Singapore to Australia
Singapore (2019-2020):
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T20I debut vs. Qatar (July 2019).
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Starred in the 2019 CWC Challenge League A: Leading run-scorer (369 runs in 5 matches).
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Named Singapore’s “player to watch” by the ICC for the 2019 T20 World Cup Qualifier.
Australia (2022-Present):
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Switched allegiance under ICC eligibility rules.
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T20I debut vs. India (September 2022).
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Announced arrival with a blistering 54 off 27 balls vs. India in Hyderabad.
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Selected for the 2024 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.
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Record-Breaking Century (July 25, 2025): Smashed *102* off just 37 balls* vs. West Indies – the third-fastest T20I century in history (11 sixes, 6 fours).
The Future: A Defining Force
Tim David’s journey—from Singapore to the heart of Australian cricket, and across franchises like RCB, MI, Hobart Hurricanes, Multan Sultans, and Southern Brave—cements him as modern cricket’s premier power-hitter. His record-breaking T20I century proves his game-changing ability. As he gears up for the 2024 T20 World Cup with Australia and leads RCB’s charge in the IPL, David is not just playing cricket; he’s redefining it.
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