Who Is Tim Robinson, Century Hero When Team Stood 6/3?

In the first T20I between Australia and New Zealand, Tim Robinson decided to shine for his team. When New Zealand stood at the score of 6/3, Robinson smashed a century, helping his team to reach 181/6.

The Australian team surely started off the T20I series against New Zealand with a win, but the Kiwis stole the show. And it was all possible due to Tim Robinson, who saved his team from a collapse at their own home ground. .

At a time when his team was facing a collapse from the top order, a youngster like Robinson stepped in and saved his team from a brutal loss. This collapse, being faced by the New Zealand batting line-up, also reminded Indian fans of the 2019 World Cup semi-final.

1. Tim Robinson: The Player You Need to Know

Tim Robinson has now appeared as the star of New Zealand's batting line-up. After saving his team from a collapse, Robinson showcased his intent towards the team in all situations. He further showcased that whenever the team is under pressure, he will be there to handle it.

Tim Robinson in T20Is:

• Innings: 13
• Not Out: 3
• Runs: 384
• Average: 38.40
• Strike Rate: 137.63
• 100s: 1
• 50s: 2

Robinson started playing in the domestic format in 2021 and wanted to establish himself as a proper player for the Kiwis. Continuing to impress the selectors with his performances at the domestic level, he earned his maiden international call.

During April 2024, Robinson was selected for the New Zealand tour of Pakistan. On his debut game, he got out for a duck against Shaheen Shah Afridi, playing just 2 balls. Playing 4 T20Is in the series, Robinson scored 83 runs at an average of 20.75, with a high score of 51.

After not being able to perform well for the Kiwis consistently, the team still decided to give Robinson a chance in the home series. Most of the matches he played for the country came on away pitches. Playing his fifth game at home, Robinson ended up scoring a century against Australia.

2. How Did Robinson Remind Indian Fans of the 2019 Semi-final?

The knock played by Tim Robinson reminded Indian fans of the 2019 World Cup semi-final. Some fans can also say that it was not his knock, but the collapse faced by the Kiwis, which reminded them of the semis.

In the 2019 World Cup semi-final clash between India and New Zealand, India also lost quick wickets. Losing the wickets of KL Rahul, Rohit Sharma, and Virat Kohli, the team stood at the score of 5/3 while chasing a big total. , the Indian team ended up losing the game.

This also happened with Tim Robinson in the first T20I match against Australia. The Kiwis stood at the score of 6/3, on the brink of a collapse. But, he stayed till the end to help them reach a total of 181/6. This was still not helpful, as it came in the losing cause, with Australia chasing down the target with 6 wickets and 21 balls remaining.