Tim David turned the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium into his personal hitting zone with a breathtaking knock of 70 runs off just 25 deliveries, powering Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a mammoth total of 250/3
against Chennai Super Kings in Match 11 of IPL 2026.
Walking in at a crucial stage, David wasted no time settling in. From the very first few deliveries, it was clear that the Australian finisher had only one intent — attack. With clean ball-striking and immense power, he dismantled the CSK bowling lineup, sending the ball to all parts of the ground with ease.
David’s innings was a perfect blend of timing and brute force. He smashed 8 towering sixes and 3 boundaries, maintaining a staggering strike rate of 280. Whether it was pace or spin, nothing seemed to trouble him. Bowlers tried varying lengths and lines, but David kept finding the middle of the bat, especially targeting the mid-wicket and long-on regions.
His partnership with Rajat Patidar proved to be a game-changing phase in the innings. The duo added 99 runs in just 35 balls, completely shifting the momentum in RCB’s favour. While Patidar played an equally aggressive hand with 48 off 19 balls, it was David who took the attack to another level in the death overs.
The final over summed up his dominance perfectly. Facing Anshul Kamboj, David finished the innings with a boundary, capping off a sensational display of power-hitting. The CSK fielders were left chasing shadows as the ball repeatedly sailed into the stands.
David’s knock not only lifted RCB to one of their highest totals in IPL history but also sent a strong message to the rest of the teams in the tournament. On a batting-friendly surface, he showcased how destructive he can be when in rhythm.
With this innings, Tim David has once again proven why he is regarded as one of the most dangerous finishers in T20 cricket today.
