WATCH: Tim David’s spectacular backward running catch to dismiss Jordan Cox in ENG vs AUS 1st T20I

Amid facing severe backlash for his poor batting form, Tim David managed to wow fans with a splendid fielding effort in the first T20I against England. He grabbed a stunning catch by running backwards to dismiss Jordan Cox in Australia's 28-run win at Southampton on Wednesday, September 11. 

Chasing a competitive target of 180 runs, England suffered an early setback when they lost opener Will Jacks for six runs in the second over. To keep them out of trouble, Phil Salt and Cox tried to form a partnership with some aggressive shots. They raced to 40 in the fifth over, but Xavier Bartlett gave another breakthrough, with help from David.

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Bartlett bowled a length slower delivery off the third ball of the over and Cox went for a wild slog. He mistimed it, but the ball seemed to land in a safe spot. However, David did not hesitate to give it a try. He ran all the way from mid-on to deep mid-wicket, kept his eyes on the ball, then dived full length and took it with both hands.

Watch Tim David's incredible catch here: 

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— Hobart Hurricanes (@HurricanesBBL) September 11, 2024

Cox’s wicket came at a significant moment as England kept losing wickets at regular intervals thereafter and eventually bowled out for 151 in 19.2 overs. Liam Livingstone, who scored 37 off 27, was the top scorer for the hosts. Sean Abbott took three wickets, while Josh Hazlewood and Adam Zampa picked up two wickets each.

Tim David brutally trolled by fans for struggling with the bat 

Australia, who asked to bat first, posted 179 before getting dismissed in the final over. Both openers Mathew Short and Travis Head were the leading force, scoring 41 off 26 and 59 off 23, respectively. The duo added 86 runs for the first wicket in six overs.

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Notably, Head slammed 30 runs in a single over against England all-rounder Sam Curran. Meanwhile, David was dismissed for a duck by Liam Livingstone. He has been struggling with the bat for a while and fans on social media are brutally trolling him. They also highlighted his dismal form in the Indian Premier League (IPL) with Mumbai Indians.