Varun Chakaravarthy wins mind game against Australia's Tim David, dismisses him cheaply

Varun Chakaravarthy Outsmarts Australia's Tim David in Mind Games

Varun Chakaravarthy emerged victorious in a clever psychological duel against Australian batter Tim David during the second T20I match between India and Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

Match Scenario and Tactical Play

While Australia chased 126 runs on Friday, Tim David came to bat after captain Mitchell Marsh was dismissed by Kuldeep Yadav in the 8th over. Although Australia seemed in control, needing 39 runs from 12 overs, the Indian spinners intensified the challenge.

Mind Games on the Field

Chakaravarthy, having dismissed Travis Head earlier, began his next over with an aggressive field setup. Tilak Varma positioned himself at the forward short-leg, and David laughed upon seeing the Indian batter approach, recognizing the psychological tactics from India’s captain Suryakumar Yadav.

David responded with his own trick: as Chakaravarthy began his run-up, David walked away, refusing to face the ball. In turn, Chakaravarthy skipped bowling that delivery. This humorous exchange was noticed and enjoyed by the commentators and captain Suryakumar Yadav.

Final Outcome

David eventually scored off a push to mid-off but did not escape Chakaravarthy's skill for long. The leg-spinner soon trapped David with a catch after the batter chipped the ball right back to him, sealing the moment.

David chipped it straight back to Chakaravarthy, who made no mistakes in gobbling up the simple catch.
Author's Summary

Varun Chakaravarthy cleverly used mind games to unsettle Tim David, ultimately dismissing him cheaply and showcasing tactical brilliance in the Australia vs India T20I.

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Hindustan Times Hindustan Times — 2025-10-31

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