The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, synonymous with explosive fireworks and deafening roars, witnessed another masterclass in power-hitting on Saturday. in the 26th match of ipl 2026 Season, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) took on Delhi Capitals (DC) Fans were on the edge of their seats from the very first delivery in a high-stakes contest. While the afternoon started with a steady base, it was the mayhem of the middle overs that grabbed the headlines, particularly a moment of raw power that left even the giants reeling Virat Kohli Looking for words.
Virat Kohli watches in disbelief as Tim David launches Lungi Ngidi into the stands during RCB vs DC
The highlight of RCB’s innings came in the 12th over, the moment quickly went viral on social media. Delhi’s fast bowling command on the second ball of the 11th over (11.2) lungi ngidi Looked for a yorker but instead bowled an overpitched ball straight into the arc of the huge Australian. tim david.
David, known for his demonic strength, didn’t just hit the ball; He pulverized it. Remaining completely still, David hit a “flat” straight six that whizzed past the right side of the viewing screen with such a low trajectory and such high velocity that it seemed to defy physics. Standing in the dug out, Virat Kohli Was captured in a state of pure, pure awe. The former captain’s jaw dropped in amazement as he watched the ball disappear in broad daylight in Bengaluru, his reaction mirrored by the 40,000 fans present. It was testament to the ‘sheer power’ that David brought to RCB’s middle-order, a brand of hitting that made even the game’s greatest stalwarts feel like spectators.
However, the altitude didn’t last forever. In a tactical masterstroke by the DC captain Akshar PatelUltimately David was caught in the deception. Attempting to accelerate further, David edged a ball from Axar into the hands of the short third-man fielder, leading to a quickfire 26 off 17 balls. Putting the burden of finishing the job on the lower order, his dismissal left RCB at just 175/8 after their 20 overs.
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David’s strong IPL performance for RCB in 2026
David’s performance against Delhi Capitals is not an isolated incident; It’s a continuation of a career-defining season for the Australian finisher. Having been re-bought by RCB for ₹3 crore in the 2025 mega-auction, David has gone from being a hit-or-miss cameo player to the backbone of Bengaluru’s death overs strategy.
In the 2026 season alone, David’s stats are nothing short of video-game. In 6 matches, he has scored 173 runs at an impressive average of 86.50, including four not-out finishes. Perhaps most impressively, his strike rate of 203.52 makes him the most dangerous batsman of the tournament during the final five overs.
Tim David: IPL 2026 statistical analysis
| Social class | IPL 2026 Stats (RCB) | career ipl statistics |
| match/innings | 6 / 6 | 56 / 50 |
| scored runs | 173 | 1019 |
| strike rate | 203.52 | 177.83 |
| average | 86.50 | 36.39 |
| sixes | 12 | 74 |
| highest score | 70* | 70* |
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