Tim David reached 1,000 Indian Premier League runs on 31 January, becoming the second fastest batter to the mark. The Royal Challengers Bengaluru player hit the milestone in 560 balls, behind only Andre Russell, who needed 545 deliveries for the same landmark.
The record came during Royal Challengers Bengaluru's home match against Delhi Capitals at M Chinnaswamy Stadium. Batting in the middle order, Tim David struck 26 from 17 balls, with three fours and one six, before Axar Patel dismissed the Australian batter.
Tim David IPL 1000 runs milestone
Across Tim David's IPL journey with the Mumbai Indians and the Royal Challengers Bengaluru, the batter has now played 56 matches and 50 innings. During this period, Tim David has scored 1,019 runs at an average of 36.39 and a strike rate
of 177.83.
Tim David's overall record also features two half-centuries, with a best score of 70 not out. In the ongoing season, Tim David has produced 173 runs from six matches and six innings, averaging 86.50 with a strike rate of 203.52, including a top score of 70 not out.
Tim David's IPL Stats
| Category | Matches | Innings | Runs | Average | Strike Rate | 50s | Highest Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 56 | 50 | 1,019 | 36.39 | 177.83 | 2 | 70* |
| Current Season | 6 | 6 | 173 | 86.50 | 203.52 | 1 | 70* |
Match context for Tim David IPL 1000 runs feat
Earlier in the contest, Delhi Capitals won the toss and sent Royal Challengers Bengaluru in to bat. The opening stand between Phil Salt and Virat Kohli produced 52 runs. Kohli contributed 19 from 13 balls, hitting three boundaries before losing the wicket.
Phil Salt led the scoring effort with 63 from 38 balls, featuring four fours and three sixes. However, the remaining Royal Challengers Bengaluru batters struggled to extend their starts. The home side reached 175 for eight in 20 overs, leaving runs unused at the death.
Delhi Capitals' bowlers kept Royal Challengers Bengaluru from pressing harder in the final overs. Axar Patel returned figures of two wickets for 18 runs, Kuldeep Yadav took two for 32, and Lungi Ngidi grabbed two for 39. That disciplined bowling framed the backdrop for Tim David's personal batting milestone.
