Tim David and Axar Patel (Image Agency) Tim David’s split-second decision turned into a defining moment as Royal Challengers Bengaluru lost control against Delhi Capitals on Saturday.The turning point came at 15.1 when Tim David, facing Delhi skipper Axar Patel, fired one towards deep mid-wicket. A single was available but he dismissed it, leaving Jitesh Sharma stranded at the non-striker’s end.What followed proved costly. On the very next ball, Axar sped up and moved it on. David had to stretch for it and never looked to check, just driving the leading edge which lobbed to short third man where T Natarajan completed a simple catch.
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From 99 for 2 at the halfway point, RCB managed just 76 runs in the last 10 overs. The middle order faltered, with Rajat Patidar and Jitesh Sharma unable to step up, leaving the total well below par on a slightly slow surface.
