Synonymous with high-octane fireworks and deafening roars, the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium witnessed yet another masterclass in power hitting on Saturday. In the 26th match IPL 2026 season, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) took over Delhi Capitals (DC) in a high-stakes encounter that had fans on the edge of their seats from the first delivery. Although the afternoon started with a steady foundation, it was the mid-order fumble that stole the headlines, especially the moment of raw power that left a legendary moment. Virat Kohli looking for words.
Tim David Lungi watches in disbelief as Virat Kohli knocks Ngidi into the stands during RCB vs DC
The highlight of the RCB innings came in the 12th over, a moment that went viral on social media. In the second delivery of 11 (11.2), Delhi’s pace is ahead Good luck looked for a yorker but instead over-hit the elbowing Aussie, Tim David.
Known for his formidable strength, David didn’t just hit the ball; ground into powder. Perfectly still, David launched a physics-defying “straight” straight six that whistled to the right of the sight screen, so low in trajectory and so high in speed. Standing in the dugout, Virat Kohli he was caught in pure, unadulterated amazement. The former captain’s jaw dropped as he watched the ball disappear into broad daylight in Bengaluru and his reaction mirrored that of the 40,000 fans in attendance. It was a testament to the ‘pure power’ that David brought to the RCB middle-order, a brand of batting that made even the biggest icons of the game feel like spectators.
However, the high did not last forever. In a tactical masterstroke by the DC captain Akhar PatelDavid was finally led to a mistake. Trying to accelerate even more, David took the ball from Akhar to the short third player and quickly left 26 from 17 balls. Putting the onus down the order to finish the job, his outing left RCB at just 175/8 after 20 overs.
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David’s highlight is IPL 2026 for RCB
David’s performance against Delhi Capitals is not an isolated incident; it’s the continuation of a career-defining season for the Australian finalist. Since being re-bought by RCB for ₹3 crore in the 2025 mega-auction, David has gone from a hit-or-miss cameo player to being the backbone of Bengaluru’s death-over strategy.
In the 2026 season alone, David’s stats look like a video game. In 6 matches he scored 173 runs at an average of 86.50 with four not outs. Perhaps most impressively, his strike rate of 203.52 makes him the tournament’s most dangerous batsman in the last five.
Tim David: IPL 2026 stats breakdown
| Category | IPL 2026 Stats (RCB) | Career IPL Stats |
| Matches/Innings | 6 / 6 | 56/50 |
| Runs Goal | 173 | 1019 |
| Holiday rate | 203.52 | 177.83 |
| Medium | 86.50 | 36.39 |
| Six | 12 | 74 |
| Highest score | 70* | 70* |
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