Tim David (Image credit: X) NEW DELHI: Royal Challengers Bengaluru all-rounder Tim David left the umpire slightly annoyed by a playful act during their IPL 2026 clash against Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday.The incident took place in RCB’s 18th innings when David smashed a towering six off Hardik Pandya over deep mid-wicket. The blow was so powerful that it changed the shape of the ball, which also became wet, forcing the umpire to call for a substitution.When they pulled out a box of used balls, David picked one up and began casually playing with it. Despite repeated requests from the umpire to return the ball, the Australian continued to play with the ball for a while, leaving the umpire visibly angry. After a short delay, David finally returned the ball, bringing a smile back to the situation.Rohit Sharma also joined in and shared a light-hearted moment with David as the incident sparked laughter on the field.Earlier, the RCB top order dominated the proceedings. Captain Rajat Patidar along with Phil Salt and Virat Kohli scored impressive half-centuries to take the defending champions to a massive 240/4 – the second highest total of the season.Salt led the charge with a blistering 78 off 36 balls, hitting six fours and six sixes, while Kohli anchored the innings with a composed 50 off 38 deliveries. The pair added a smooth 120 runs for the opening wicket before Shardul Thakur provided the breakthrough.Patidar then carried the momentum forward with a blistering 53 off just 20 balls, laced with four boundaries and five sixes, as RCB asserted their authority with a commanding batting.Mumbai Indians managed 222/5 in reply. RCB won the match by 18 runs
