IPL 2025: Fans thank Tim David for helping RCB reach 163; want change in batting lineup
Despite the setbacks, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) lower order batter Tim David provided a late flourish, scoring a quick 37 off 20 deliveries, which helped RCB reach a total of 163 against Delhi Capitals (DC).
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) got off to a blazing start against Delhi Capitals (DC) thanks to Philip Salt, who smashed 37 off just 17 balls. However, his dismissal triggered a collapse, with RCB losing wickets at regular intervals. It was a strange innings overall as RCB looked dominant early on, but after Salt's wicket, the momentum shifted, and the batting lineup crumbled.
Despite the setbacks, Tim David provided a late flourish, scoring a quick 37 off 20 deliveries, which helped RCB reach a total of 163 against DC. Thanks to David's crucial knock in the final overs, RCB managed to post a competitive total on a tricky, two-paced pitch.
In case you're wondering, he can be both David and Goliath. ?
¡ª Royal Challengers Bengaluru (@RCBTweets) April 10, 2025
Tim David - Most runs in overs 16-20 in the IPL since 2022: 6??3??0?? runs. ? pic.twitter.com/jSn5IELEb5
Fans thank Tim David
The lower-order batter and finisher made sure RCB at least crossed the 150-run mark at their home ground, M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. Many took to X (formerly known as Twitter) to praise him, while also calling for RCB to replace certain players in the squad¡ªnamely Liam Livingstone.
One fan wrote, "RCB is well short of a par score but this Tim David flurry has given them something to bowl at".
RCB is well short of a par score but this Tim David flurry has given them something to bowl at.
¡ª Vipul ?? (@Vipul_Espeaks) April 10, 2025
Another wrote, "Replace Livingston with Romario Shepherd, slot in Tim David at Livingstons spot or just straight swap with Bethell. Replace Devdutt with Chikara. But replace both these guys compulsorily. Had enough of them tbh".
Replace Livingston with Romario Shepherd, slot in Tim David at Livingstons spot or just straight swap with Bethell. Replace Devdutt with Chikara. But replace both these guys compulsorily. Had enough of them tbh. #RCBvsDC
¡ª ?RCB will end me? (@_NIKRMCF_) April 10, 2025
One said, "Tim David is fire".
Tim David is fire ???#DCVSRCB
¡ª unity in diversity (@charag_official) April 10, 2025
Another added, "Best bidding by RCB this year - Salt, Tim David"
Best bidding @RCBTweets this year
¡ª WaajiCity?? (@lachh94120) April 10, 2025
Salt, Tim david ????#RCBvDC pic.twitter.com/ikDRkoZtrf
About RCB vs DC
Philip Salt's blistering start (37 off 17) saw RCB cruising at 61/0 in 3.4 overs, but his run-out sparked a collapse. Devdutt Padikkal (1 off 8) and Virat Kohli (22 off 14) fell quickly, and RCB struggled to build partnerships. Skippe Rajat Patidar tried, but could only manage 25 off 23.
Despite a strong bowling performance by Axar Patel's side, Tim David's late hitting (37 off 20) helped RCB reach a fighting total of 163/7. The pitch provided turn, especially for Kuldeep and Vipraj, making it a challenging chase for the opposition.
Teams
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (Playing XI): Philip Salt, Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar(c), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma(w), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal
Impact Subs: Suyash Sharma, Rasikh Dar Salam, Manoj Bhandage, Jacob Bethell, Swapnil Singh
Delhi Capitals (Playing XI): Faf du Plessis, Jake Fraser-McGurk, KL Rahul(w), Tristan Stubbs, Axar Patel(c), Ashutosh Sharma, Vipraj Nigam, Mitchell Starc, Mohit Sharma, Kuldeep Yadav, Mukesh Kumar
Impact Subs: Abishek Porel, Darshan Nalkande, Karun Nair, Sameer Rizvi, Donovan Ferreira
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