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RCB batsman Tim David was elated after his team successfully defeated Mumbai Indians in Raipur. However, his overzealousness led him to commit an aggressive act, for which a heavy fine has now been imposed.
Royal Challengers Bangalore registered a win in their first match at their second home ground in Raipur, defeating Mumbai Indians. With this win they have taken a huge leap and are now at the top of the points table with seven wins after eleven matches.
The defending champions from last season of the competition have progressed through tough fixtures, making them one of the toughest teams in the title race for the second consecutive season.
Tim David reprimanded with penalty after aggressive act against MI
Royal Challengers may have registered only their second win against Mumbai Indians this season; However, the match turned out to be one of the most tightly contested matches of this edition of the IPL. Despite setting a low target, Mumbai was leaving no stone unturned in defending it.
After the end of a thrilling final over, where RCB needed 16 runs at one stage, the dugout was on its feet as the winning run was completed. Tim David was crazy with joy in that dugout, and in the heat of the moment, he made an aggressive gesture to celebrate the victory.
He has been fined 30% of his match fee and also given two demerit points after being booked for breach of Article 2.6 of the IPL Code of Conduct.
#Breaking RCB batsman Tim David has been booked under section 2.6 (showing aggressive gesture) @RCBTweets match vs @mipaltan Tomorrow in Raipur. He will be fined 30% of his match fee and given 2 demerit points.@IPL Official media release coming soon!
– Gaurav Gupta (@toi_gauravG) 11 May 2026
RCB head coach was also banned for violating the code of conduct
On the other hand, when there was tension regarding RCB’s innings, head coach Andy Flower was also seen in an agitated state. He allegedly violated a rule that prohibits the use of audible obscenities during an argument with the fourth umpire on the sidelines of the game.
The head coach later pleaded guilty and was therefore fined 15% of the applicable match fee, while he was also reprimanded for breaching Level 1 of the IPL Code of Conduct for Players and Team Officials.
No ball, wicket, six and a wrong fielding: A glimpse of that dramatic last over between RCB and MI
The RCB vs MI match at their new home ground ended with a thrilling finish. Mumbai Indians managed to defend a small target against a power-packed RCB lineup till the 19th over as Jasprit Bumrah bowled brilliantly and conceded just three runs.
Young player Raj Angad Bawa, who bowled for the first time in this IPL, was handed the final over. He started with a wide and then a no-ball. The tension ran high, but he limited Romario Shepherd to one run on a free hit.
Bava dismissed Shepherd on the very next ball, with RCB still needing 9 runs from three balls. Ball magician Bhuvneshwar Kumar now had to prove something with the bat as well. The veteran played an extraordinary lofted cover drive to hit a six over the cover region.
Despite all the drama, if Bawa had caught the ball that came back to him from Rasikh Salam’s bat, RCB could have lost the match. He misfielded, and the batsmen ran a double, what an amazing moment
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