A blockbuster encounter Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 witnessed Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) create an amazing batting display against arch rivals Chennai Super Kings (CSK)marking the highest total of the season so far. In what was billed as a high-profile display, RCB overcame a steady start to unleash complete carnage in the second half of their innings.
Phil Salt, Devdutt Padikkal give RCB a flying start
After a careful power play, Phil Salt and Devdutt Padikkal stable innings with an important partnership. Salt played an aggressive hand, scoring 46, while Padikkal scored a half-century (50) to bring RCB firmly back into the contest. But just when he looked set for a bigger score, Padikkal threw the wicket away with a needless shot – a moment that unexpectedly turned the game around.
Tim David’s explosive knock takes RCB to a big total
Padikkal’s dismissal paved the way Tim Davidand then it was completely destroyed. Coming in with intent, David immediately changed gears, taking on the CSK bowlers with fearless batting. His clean hitting and brute power forced the opposition to look for answers as the boundaries began to flow at will.
On the other hand, Capt Rajat Patidar provided excellent support. While Patidar played a scintillating cameo of 48* off just 19 balls – smashing six powerful sixes – it was David who caught the eye with a memorable knock. The Australian powerhouse smashed 70* off just 25 deliveries, hitting a phenomenal pace of 280 including 3 fours and an astonishing 8 sixes.
Together, Patidar and David put up an unbeaten partnership of 99 runs off just 35 balls and completely decimated CSK’s bowling attack at the death. David, in particular, dominated towards the end of the strike and ensured that RCB crossed the 250-run mark – the highest in the ongoing season.
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No wonder David’s breathtaking tattoo sent his fans into a frenzy on social media. Cricket fans flooded the platforms with reactions praising his extraordinary power hitting and his ability to single-handedly change the course of the innings.
Many fans called it one of the most devastating cameos in IPL history, with several writings highlighting how David turned a powerful total into a virtually unattainable one in a matter of minutes. His fearless approach against both pace and spin has drawn admiration, while others have highlighted how his finishing ability has added a new dimension to RCB’s batting line-up.
Here’s how the fans reacted:
Tim David is a very tough bat to beat. The power hitter is out but also goes on the leg side.
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) April 5, 2026
🥶🥶🥶 pic.twitter.com/UvhlXOKiA4
– Royal Challengers Bengaluru (@RCBTweets) April 5, 2026
🚨MEET RCB MONSTER TIM DAVID🚨
Running – 70*.
Balls – 25.
Strike rate – 280.0.
Fours – 3.
Six – 8.CSK bowlers never forget Tim David batting against them today 😭 pic.twitter.com/TPHcG4v1HL
— Sam (@Cricsam01) April 5, 2026
TIM DAVID IS BREAKING IN BENGALURU. 🔥 pic.twitter.com/BbI8UrG2rK
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) April 5, 2026
Credit goes to Tim David and Rajat Patidar 💀🔥#RCBvsCSK #ipl20206 Overton pic.twitter.com/yeTuZ9rMse
— Prof Cheems ॐ (@Prof_Cheems) April 5, 2026
Anushka Sharma’s reaction to Tim David’s terrible shot pic.twitter.com/cHHpi5Mwua
— Kevin (@imkevin149) April 5, 2026
TIM DAVID SCORES FIFTY FROM JUST 21 BALLS 🥶🔥
– Tim David and Rajat Patidar dashed all hopes of CSK. pic.twitter.com/He2wutFkln
– Jones. (@CricCrazyJohns) April 5, 2026
THE DESTRUCTION OF TIM DAVID. 🔥🥶 pic.twitter.com/z6VbPuTXiq
— Tanuj (@ImTanujSingh) April 5, 2026
THE SHOW AT TIM DAVID CHINASWAMY.
21 ball fifty Vs CSK. 🔥🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/nZkC3i3jFU
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) April 5, 2026
Tim David opened the doors of CSK 😭
What did you kill?#RCBvCSK #RCBvsCSK #TATAIPL #IPL2026
— Cric Pe Bakwas (@CricPeBakwas) April 5, 2026
JAI TEAM DAVID👊🏻👊🏻 pic.twitter.com/tOYHiLstPE
— Rohit Reddy (@imrohitredz) April 5, 2026
Shooting today @RCBTweets fighters proved why they are known for their fearless style by wreaking havoc on the pitch. Tim David and Rajat Patidar’s bats were on fire today. 🤩❤️
Shiny stuff💪🏻🔥#rcbvscsk
— Ajay Rawat (@iajyrawat) April 5, 2026
🚨 Anshul Kamboj to Tim David No ball will hurt CSK forever
> Tim David was playing at 28 (13)
>Anshul Kamboj hunted him down
> The ball was no ball
> He hit six free throws
> After that he hit 42 off the next 12 ballsBig mistake from CSK 💔 pic.twitter.com/AoZuDUwCqP
— Tejash (@Tejashyyyyy) April 5, 2026
Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli’s reaction to Tim David’s back-to-back sixes was hilarious😭❤🔥
Tim David is like a hungry lion among sheep against CSK !!😅🔥
— Gillfied⁷ (@Gill_Iss) April 5, 2026
Tim David did not hit a six, he accompanied the ball with a farewell gesture pic.twitter.com/J2yeREpD2y
— mine (@4sacinom) April 5, 2026
Tim david and patidhar #RCBvsCSK pic.twitter.com/aAJDBLQgyX
— Undisputed Sai (@Sai__128) April 5, 2026
TIM DAVID WE LOVE YOU pic.twitter.com/KXwnEXj1YG
— ً (@manmarziiyaan) April 5, 2026
Tim David, Romario Shepard will now dream of CSK fans😂😂 pic.twitter.com/VPdzAB2VcW
— Vineet kumar Singh (@Vineetkvks) April 5, 2026
Tim David you are a fucking monster💥💥 pic.twitter.com/j96ho6ClNU
— Ramadan🇵🇸 (@unfazed_cali) April 5, 2026
If Kohli fails, Salt will score.
If the salt fails, Kohli will score.
If both fail, Ddp will score.
Patidar will score if Ddp fails.
If Patidar fails, Tim David will score
If all else fails, there’s still Romario Shepherd and Jitesh.This is the deadliest team in IPL history 😭🔥 pic.twitter.com/tjGqalOpeL
— Dive (@crickohlic) April 5, 2026
Rajat Patidar and Tim David to CSK bowlers😭
pic.twitter.com/OWIUNZDk9U— Ghar Ke Kalesh (@gharkekalesh) April 5, 2026
CSK fans were in a state of shock after watching Rajat Patidar and Tim David bat #RCBvsCSK pic.twitter.com/xPhfVPqKtF
— Aditya (@adityacasm_) April 5, 2026
Tim David Wrestling🔥🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/0W9wab26an
— strawberry (@ndukuchepali) April 5, 2026
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