Overview
- The strike came in the seventh over off Axar Patel and crashed into the roof at Hobart’s Bellerive Oval (Ninja Stadium).
- Broadcasters measured the hit at 129 metres, while some reports cited 130 metres, reflecting common variance in distance readings.
- David hammered 74 off 38 deliveries with five sixes and eight fours, combining in key stands with Mitchell Marsh and Marcus Stoinis.
- Australia posted 186, but India completed a five-wicket chase, highlighted by Washington Sundar’s 49 off 23.
- The shot was listed among the longest in international cricket, and Kevin Pietersen urged awarding 12 runs for any six over 100 metres.