A blockbuster encounter within the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 witnessed Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) produce a surprising batting show in opposition to arch-rivals Chennai Tremendous Kings (CSK), registering the very best complete of the season up to now. In what was billed as a high-profile showdown, RCB overcame a gradual begin to unleash full carnage within the latter half of their innings.
Phil Salt, Devdutt Padikkal give RCB a flying begin
After a cautious powerplay, Phil Salt and Devdutt Padikkal steadied the innings with a vital partnership. Salt performed an aggressive hand, scoring 46, whereas Padikkal notched up a composed half-century (50) to carry RCB firmly again into the competition. Nevertheless, simply when he appeared set for a much bigger rating, Padikkal threw his wicket away with a pointless shot — a second that unexpectedly turned the sport on its head.
Tim David’s explosive knock propels RCB to huge complete
Padikkal’s dismissal paved the way in which for Tim David, and what adopted was sheer destruction. Strolling in with intent, David instantly shifted the momentum, taking over the CSK bowlers with fearless strokeplay. His clear hitting and brute energy left the opposition looking for solutions as boundaries started to circulate at will.
On the different finish, skipper Rajat Patidar offered the proper help. Whereas Patidar performed a scintillating cameo of 48* off simply 19 balls — smashing six towering sixes — it was David who stole the highlight with an unforgettable innings. The Australian powerhouse hammered 70* off simply 25 deliveries, placing at an exceptional price of 280, together with 3 fours and a staggering 8 sixes.
Collectively, Patidar and David stitched an unbeaten 99-run partnership off simply 35 balls, fully dismantling CSK’s bowling assault within the loss of life overs. David, specifically, dominated the strike in direction of the tip, making certain RCB surged previous the 250-run mark — a complete that now stands as the very best within the ongoing season.
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Unsurprisingly, David’s breathtaking knock despatched followers right into a frenzy throughout social media. Cricket lovers flooded platforms with reactions, praising his extraordinary power-hitting and skill to single-handedly change the course of the innings.
Many followers labelled it some of the harmful cameos in IPL historical past, with a number of posts highlighting how David turned a powerful complete right into a nearly unassailable one inside a matter of overs. His fearless method in opposition to each tempo and spin drew admiration, whereas others identified how his ending means provides a brand new dimension to RCB’s batting lineup.
Right here’s how followers reacted:
Tim David is such robust batsman to bowl to. Robust hitter on the offside cos of his arrange however goes leg facet too.
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) April 5, 2026
🥶🥶🥶 pic.twitter.com/UvhlXOKiA4
— Royal Challengers Bengaluru (@RCBTweets) April 5, 2026
🚨MEET RCB MONSTER TIM DAVID🚨
Runs – 70*.
Balls – 25.
Strike price – 280.0.
Fours – 3.
Sixes – 8.CSK bowlers always remember right this moment Tim David inning in opposition to them 😭 pic.twitter.com/TPHcG4v1HL
— Sam (@Cricsam01) April 5, 2026
TIM DAVID IS DEMOLISHING IN BENGALURU. 🔥 pic.twitter.com/BbI8UrG2rK
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) April 5, 2026
Credit score Goes to Tim David and Rajat Patidar 💀🔥#RCBvsCSK #ipl20206 Overton pic.twitter.com/yeTuZ9rMse
— Prof cheems ॐ (@Prof_Cheems) April 5, 2026
Anushka Sharma’s response to Tim David’s monstrous hitting pic.twitter.com/cHHpi5Mwua
— Kevin (@imkevin149) April 5, 2026
TIM DAVID SMASHED FIFTY FROM JUST 21 BALLS 🥶🔥
– Tim David & Rajat Patidar has ended all of the hopes of CSK. pic.twitter.com/He2wutFkln
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) April 5, 2026
THE DESTRUCTION OF TIM DAVID. 🔥🥶 pic.twitter.com/z6VbPuTXiq
— Tanuj (@ImTanujSingh) April 5, 2026
THE TIM DAVID SHOW AT THE CHINNASWAMY.
21 ball fifty Vs CSK. 🔥🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/nZkC3i3jFU
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) April 5, 2026
Tim David Ne CSK Ke Dhage Khol Diye 😭
Kya Mara Hai 😢#RCBvCSK #RCBvsCSK #TATAIPL #IPL2026
— Cric Pe Bakwas (@CricPeBakwas) April 5, 2026
JAI TIM DAVID👊🏻👊🏻 pic.twitter.com/tOYHiLstPE
— Rohit Reddy (@imrohitredz) April 5, 2026
Right now innings @RCBTweets batsmen wreaked havoc on the sector, proving why they’re identified for his or her fearless fashion. Tim David and Rajat Patidar’s bats had been on fireplace right this moment. 🤩❤️
Good stuff💪🏻🔥#rcbvscsk
— Ajay Rawat (@iajyrawat) April 5, 2026
🚨 Anshul Kamboj no ball to Tim David will damage CSK for ceaselessly
> Tim David was taking part in on 28 (13)
> Anshul Kamboj bowled him
> Ball turned out into no ball
> He smashed six on free hit
> After that he smocked 42 in subsequent 12 ballsLarge blunder from CSK 💔 pic.twitter.com/AoZuDUwCqP
— Tejash (@Tejashyyyyy) April 5, 2026
Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli’s response on Tim David’s again to again sixes was hilarious😭❤🔥
Tim David in opposition to CSK is sort of a hungry lion amongst a pack of sheep !!😅🔥
— Gillfied⁷ (@Gill_Iss) April 5, 2026
Tim David didn’t hit a six, he escorted the ball out with a goodbye gesture pic.twitter.com/J2yeREpD2y
— mon (@4sacinom) April 5, 2026
Tim david and patidhar #RCBvsCSK pic.twitter.com/aAJDBLQgyX
— Undisputed Sai (@Sai__128) April 5, 2026
TIM DAVID WE LOVE YOUUUU pic.twitter.com/KXwnEXj1YG
— ً (@manmarziiyaan) April 5, 2026
Tim David , Romario Shepard will now got here in dream’s of CSK followers😂😂 pic.twitter.com/VPdzAB2VcW
— Vineet kumar Singh (@Vineetkrvks) April 5, 2026
Tim david you fcking monster💥💥 pic.twitter.com/j96ho6ClNU
— Ramadan🇵🇸 (@unfazed_cali) April 5, 2026
If Kohli fails, Salt will rating.
If Salt fails, Kohli will rating.
If each fail, Ddp will rating.
If Ddp fails, Patidar will rating.
If Patidar fails ,Tim David will rating
If everybody fails,we nonetheless have Romario Shepherd and Jitesh.This essentially the most deadly staff in IPL historical past 😭🔥 pic.twitter.com/tjGqalOpeL
— Dive (@crickohlic) April 5, 2026
Rajat Patidar and Tim david to CSK bowlers😭
pic.twitter.com/OWIUNZDk9U— Ghar Ke Kalesh (@gharkekalesh) April 5, 2026
CSK followers situation after watching Rajat Patidar and Tim David batting #RCBvsCSK pic.twitter.com/xPhfVPqKtF
— Aditya (@adityacasm_) April 5, 2026
Tim David ra luchaaa🔥🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/0W9wab26an
— strawberry (@ndukuchepali) April 5, 2026
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