Tim David continues to prove he is built for impact hitting. Across 52 IPL matches, the Australian has cleared the ropes 69 times\u2014more than his 58 fours. In IPL 2026, he has faced only 35 deliveries and already has nine sixes, with eight of them arriving on Sunday at Bengaluru in a spell that unfolded over just 17 balls\u2014an astonishing run of power that left even the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) bowlers, and the crowd at M Chinnaswamy Stadium, stunned.<\/p>\n
When David walked out, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) were scoring at 10.70 runs per over. Rajat Patidar was striking the ball with authority, giving David the space to settle rather than rush. He took four balls to open his account, and then, on the second delivery of the 17th over, he and Patidar converted a moment into momentum by pinching a bye.<\/p>\n
At that point, RCB were 174 for 3 after 16.2 overs. David was on 3 off 6 balls, while Patidar had 40 off 15. The next time Patidar faced the strike, the chase exploded: the score raced to 237 for 3 after 19 overs. David had advanced to 65 off 23, and the atmosphere in the Chinnaswamy stands had turned into a celebration.<\/p>\n
Over the course of those 17 balls, David smashed eight sixes and also struck two fours. The swing was so dramatic that a total which briefly looked like it might stay around the 220 mark instead climbed to 250. CSK were left \u201cshell-shocked,\u201d as the late acceleration fully flipped the contest.<\/p>\n
CSK head coach Stephen Fleming pinpointed the phase where the match slipped away. He said the defining moment was David\u2019s acceleration during the final stretch of the innings, explaining that CSK had been ahead for much of the contest until roughly the last five overs.<\/p>\n
Even with RCB\u2019s late surge, CSK had a moment that could have changed the outcome. In the 18th over, Anshul Kamboj got the better of David with a yorker that struck and shattered his leg stump. David received a fist bump from Kamboj during the celebration, and shortly after, the stadium siren sounded\u2014Kamboj had overstepped.<\/p>\n
David then faced the free hit and struck a six over long-on. He followed that by taking 30 runs off Jamie Overton\u2019s third over, with the sequence reading 6, 2, 4, 6, 6, 6. The second six of the over carried him to his fifty from 21 balls. His final hit of that over was launched over deep midwicket and onto the roof, landing an estimated 106 metres away.<\/p>\n
After the shot, David looked toward the dressing room and flexed his muscles. Virat Kohli was seen out of his chair, and the Chinnaswamy crowd erupted.<\/p>\n
Speaking about the shot, David said he had been getting into trouble during training with the other players. He explained that they run competitions to try to hit the ball up to the roof, particularly while working from the side pitches, and that hitting one during a match out of the middle\u2014then clearing the roof\u2014was simply enjoyable.<\/p>\n
David closed the innings with 70 not out off 25 balls. Of those runs, 68 came in the death overs\u2014an IPL record for any batter. He also underlined that it doesn\u2019t always go that way, while stressing the role played by his captain, Rajat, who was hitting the ball \u201cabsolutely smoking\u201d and feeding David deliveries during the final phase.<\/p>\n
Looking back at his recent IPL output, David was sixth on the list of most sixes in 2025, with 94 maximums in 46 innings. In IPL, he also struck 14 sixes off 101 balls in his role as a finisher\u2014one that he believes was crucial in helping RCB secure their first championship.<\/p>\n
Beyond the six-hitting theatrics, David pointed to preparation. He said a significant part of the work happens before matches and that he is fortunate to train with Dinesh Karthik (DK), whose experience in these conditions helps the group refine skills. David also spoke about keeping the fundamentals that build strength, while continuing to improve over time. He added that with multiple IPL seasons behind him, the extra preparation and time reduces the pressure to perform.<\/p>\n
He further explained that on good days he tries to enjoy the process, while bad days are part of the game too. He emphasized that the approach becomes even more relevant when the side commits to high-risk, attacking cricket.<\/p>\n
David\u2019s finishing has earned admiration from within RCB. His captain has described him as \u201cone of the best finishers I\u2019ve ever seen,\u201d and Devdutt Padikkal highlighted the confidence and clarity David brings when he walks in.<\/p>\n
David\u2019s last four months and change have not been easy. He was ruled out of the Big Bash League in late December due to a hamstring injury. Although he recovered in time for the 2026 T20 World Cup, he managed only scores of 0 and 6 in the two innings he batted at No. 4 as Australia were eliminated during the group stage.<\/p>\n
Still, if anyone believed David might have arrived in the IPL undercooked, he suggested the evidence might be waiting in Bengaluru\u2014pointing to a ball lodged on the roof of Chinnaswamy as proof that his power was very much ready. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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