Ace India batter Virat Kohli was left stunned after Tim David smacked a stunning six during his knock against the Delhi Capitals on Saturday, April 18, in Bengaluru.
In the 26th game of IPL 2026, Royal Challengers Bengaluru faced Delhi Capitals in a high-stakes clash that kept fans hooked from the very first ball. While the afternoon started with a steady foundation, it was the middle-overs carnage that stole the spotlight, a display of raw power that left even Kohli searching for words.
The standout moment of Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s innings came in the middle overs and went viral. On the second ball of the 11th over, Lungi Ngidi tried to bowl a yorker but overpitched, putting the ball right in the hitting zone for David.
Keeping his balance,
he smashed a flat, powerful straight six that flew past the sight screen at great speed. From the dugout, Kohli watched in amazement, his jaw dropping as the ball disappeared into the Bengaluru sky, just like the 40,000 fans in the stadium.
It was a striking reminder of the sheer power David adds to Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s middle order, a brand of hitting that can make even the game’s biggest icons feel like spectators.
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In a tactical masterstroke by Axar Patel, David was lured into a miscue. Looking to accelerate, he edged one from the former straight into the hands of the short third-man fielder, departing for a brisk 26 off 17 balls.
David’s dismissal left Royal Challengers Bengaluru relying on the lower order, finishing at 175/8 in their 20 overs.
