Kamal Ghorui
Tim David’s late hitting against Chennai Super Kings on Sunday not only lifted Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a big total but also placed him alongside some of the franchise’s notable power-hitters in the record books.Batting in the lower middle order at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, David struck eight sixes during his innings. That effort is now the joint second-highest number of sixes hit by an RCB batter from No.5 or lower in an IPL match.The record in this category remains with Yuvraj Singh, who had smashed nine sixes against Delhi Capitals in 2014. David’s eight sixes equal the tally set by AB de Villiers, who had hit the same number against Sunrisers Hyderabad in 2014.
All three of these innings have come at the same venue in Bengaluru, underlining how the conditions at the Chinnaswamy Stadium have often favoured attacking strokeplay, especially in the latter stages of an innings.Most sixes from No.5 or lower 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 phase, with RCB looking to push their total in the final overs. His hitting ensured that the scoring rate rose sharply, as he repeatedly cleared the boundary during the closing stages.Royal Challengers Bengaluru scored 97 runs in the last five overs to finish at 250 for 3, the highest total of this season, against Chennai Super Kings in their IPL match on Sunday, turning the game with a strong finish in the first innings.The late surge came from Tim David, captain Rajat Patidar and Devdutt Padikkal, who built on the base 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.
