Tim David’s late strike against Chennai Super Kings on Sunday not only lifted Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a big total but also put him alongside some of the franchise’s big hitters in the record books.At the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, David hit eight sixes during his innings. The effort is now the joint second-highest number of sixes hit by an RCB batsman from No. 5 or lower in an IPL match.The record in this category remains Yuvraj Singh who smashed nine sixes against Delhi Capitals in 2014. David’s eight sixes equaled the tally of AB de Villiers who hit the same number against Sunrisers Hyderabad in 2014.
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Shami reveals what makes this LSG team special after a big win All three of these innings came at the same venue in Bengaluru, underscoring how the conditions at the Chinnaswamy Stadium often favored an attacking batting game, especially in the latter stages of the innings.Most sixes from No.5 or below for RCB
- 9 – Yuvraj Singh vs DC, 2014
- 8 – AB de Villiers vs SRH, 2014
- 8 – Tim David vs CSK, 2026
(All in Bengaluru)David’s knock came at a crucial stage when RCB were looking to push their total in the final overs. His knocks ensured that the scoring rate soared as he repeatedly cleared the boundary during the closing stages.Royal Challengers Bengaluru scored 97 runs in their last five overs to finish at 250 for 3, their highest total of the season, against Chennai Super Kings in their IPL match on Sunday, turning the match around with a strong finish in the first innings.A late surge came from Tim David, skipper Rajat Patidar and Devdutt Padikkal, who built on the foundation set earlier in the innings. Padikkal scored 50 off 29 balls, David made 70 off 25 balls while Patidar remained unbeaten on 48 off 19 balls. Royal Challengers Bengaluru won the match by 43 runs.
