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A blockbuster encounter in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026<\/strong> witnessed Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)<\/strong> produce a stunning batting display against arch-rivals Chennai Super Kings (CSK)<\/strong>, registering the highest total of the season so far. In what was billed as a high-profile showdown, RCB overcame a steady start to unleash complete carnage in the latter half of their innings.<\/p>\n After a cautious powerplay, Phil Salt<\/strong><\/a> and Devdutt Padikkal<\/strong> steadied the innings with a crucial partnership. Salt played an aggressive hand, scoring 46, while Padikkal notched up a composed half-century (50) to bring RCB firmly back into the contest. However, just when he looked set for a bigger score, Padikkal threw his wicket away with a needless shot \u2014 a moment that unexpectedly turned the game on its head.<\/p>\n Padikkal\u2019s dismissal paved the way for Tim David<\/strong><\/a>, and what followed was sheer destruction. Walking in with intent, David immediately shifted the momentum, taking on the CSK bowlers with fearless strokeplay. His clean hitting and brute power left the opposition searching for answers as boundaries began to flow at will.<\/p>\n At the other end, skipper Rajat Patidar<\/strong> provided the perfect support. While Patidar played a scintillating cameo of 48* off just 19 balls \u2014 smashing six towering sixes \u2014 it was David who stole the spotlight with an unforgettable innings. The Australian powerhouse hammered 70* off just 25 deliveries, striking at a phenomenal rate of 280, including 3 fours and a staggering 8 sixes.<\/p>\n Together, Patidar and David stitched an unbeaten 99-run partnership off just 35 balls, completely dismantling CSK\u2019s bowling attack in the death overs. David, in particular, dominated the strike towards the end, ensuring RCB surged past the 250-run mark \u2014 a total that now stands as the highest in the ongoing season.<\/p>\n Also READ: Fans brutally troll Shivam Dube for dropping Virat Kohli\u2019s catch during RCB vs CSK clash at IPL 2026<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Unsurprisingly, David\u2019s breathtaking knock sent fans into a frenzy across social media. Cricket enthusiasts flooded platforms with reactions, praising his extraordinary power-hitting and ability to single-handedly change the course of the innings.<\/p>\n Many fans labelled it one of the most destructive cameos in IPL history, with several posts highlighting how David turned a strong total into a virtually unassailable one within a matter of overs. His fearless approach against both pace and spin drew admiration, while others pointed out how his finishing ability adds a new dimension to RCB\u2019s batting lineup.<\/p>\n Tim David is such tough batsman to bowl to. Strong hitter on the offside cos of his set up but goes leg side too.<\/p>\n \u2014 Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) April 5, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n \ud83e\udd76\ud83e\udd76\ud83e\udd76 pic.twitter.com\/UvhlXOKiA4<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Royal Challengers Bengaluru (@RCBTweets) April 5, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n \ud83d\udea8MEET RCB MONSTER TIM DAVID\ud83d\udea8<\/p>\n Runs \u2013 70*. CSK bowlers never forget today Tim David inning against them \ud83d\ude2d pic.twitter.com\/TPHcG4v1HL<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Sam (@Cricsam01) April 5, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n TIM DAVID IS DEMOLISHING IN BENGALURU. \ud83d\udd25 pic.twitter.com\/BbI8UrG2rK<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) April 5, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Credit Goes to Tim David and Rajat Patidar \ud83d\udc80\ud83d\udd25#RCBvsCSK<\/a> #ipl20206<\/a> Overton pic.twitter.com\/yeTuZ9rMse<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Prof cheems \u0950 (@Prof_Cheems) April 5, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Anushka Sharma’s reaction to Tim David’s monstrous hitting pic.twitter.com\/cHHpi5Mwua<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Kevin (@imkevin149) April 5, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n TIM DAVID SMASHED FIFTY FROM JUST 21 BALLS \ud83e\udd76\ud83d\udd25<\/p>\n \u2013 Tim David & Rajat Patidar has ended all the hopes of CSK. pic.twitter.com\/He2wutFkln<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) April 5, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n THE DESTRUCTION OF TIM DAVID. \ud83d\udd25\ud83e\udd76 pic.twitter.com\/z6VbPuTXiq<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Tanuj (@ImTanujSingh) April 5, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n THE TIM DAVID SHOW AT THE CHINNASWAMY. <\/p>\n 21 ball fifty Vs CSK. \ud83d\udd25\ud83d\udd25\ud83d\udd25 pic.twitter.com\/nZkC3i3jFU<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) April 5, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Tim David Ne CSK Ke Dhage Khol Diye \ud83d\ude2d<\/p>\n Kya Mara Hai \ud83d\ude22#RCBvCSK<\/a> #RCBvsCSK<\/a> #TATAIPL<\/a> #IPL2026<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Cric Pe Bakwas (@CricPeBakwas) April 5, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n JAI TIM DAVID\ud83d\udc4a\ud83c\udffb\ud83d\udc4a\ud83c\udffb pic.twitter.com\/tOYHiLstPE<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Rohit Reddy (@imrohitredz) April 5, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Today innings @RCBTweets<\/a> batsmen wreaked havoc on the field, proving why they’re known for their fearless style. Tim David and Rajat Patidar’s bats were on fire today. \ud83e\udd29\u2764\ufe0f<\/p>\n Brilliant stuff\ud83d\udcaa\ud83c\udffb\ud83d\udd25#rcbvscsk<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Ajay Rawat (@iajyrawat) April 5, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n \ud83d\udea8 Anshul Kamboj no ball to Tim David will hurt CSK for forever<\/p>\n > Tim David was playing on 28 (13) Big blunder from CSK \ud83d\udc94 pic.twitter.com\/AoZuDUwCqP<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Tejash (@Tejashyyyyy) April 5, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli’s reaction on Tim David’s back to back sixes was hilarious\ud83d\ude2d\u2764\ud83d\udd25<\/p>\n Tim David against CSK is like a hungry lion among a pack of sheep !!\ud83d\ude05\ud83d\udd25<\/p>\n pic.twitter.com\/icEgVUQ6O8<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Gillfied\u2077 (@Gill_Iss) April 5, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Tim David didn\u2019t hit a six, he escorted the ball out with a goodbye gesture pic.twitter.com\/J2yeREpD2y<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 mon (@4sacinom) April 5, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Tim david and patidhar #RCBvsCSK<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/aAJDBLQgyX<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Undisputed Sai (@Sai__128) April 5, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n TIM DAVID WE LOVE YOUUUU pic.twitter.com\/KXwnEXj1YG<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 \u064b (@manmarziiyaan) April 5, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Tim David , Romario Shepard will now came in dream’s of CSK fans\ud83d\ude02\ud83d\ude02 pic.twitter.com\/VPdzAB2VcW<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Vineet kumar Singh (@Vineetkrvks) April 5, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Tim david you fcking monster\ud83d\udca5\ud83d\udca5 pic.twitter.com\/j96ho6ClNU<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Ramadan\ud83c\uddf5\ud83c\uddf8 (@unfazed_cali) April 5, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n If Kohli fails, Salt will score. This the most lethal team in IPL history \ud83d\ude2d\ud83d\udd25 pic.twitter.com\/tjGqalOpeL<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Dive (@crickohlic) April 5, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Rajat Patidar and Tim david to CSK bowlers\ud83d\ude2d \u2014 Ghar Ke Kalesh (@gharkekalesh) April 5, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n CSK fans condition after watching Rajat Patidar and Tim David batting #RCBvsCSK<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/xPhfVPqKtF<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Aditya (@adityacasm_) April 5, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Tim David ra luchaaa\ud83d\udd25\ud83d\udd25\ud83d\udd25 pic.twitter.com\/0W9wab26an<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 strawberry (@ndukuchepali) April 5, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\nPhil Salt, Devdutt Padikkal give RCB a flying start<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Tim David\u2019s explosive knock propels RCB to massive total<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Here\u2019s how fans reacted:<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Balls \u2013 25.
Strike rate \u2013 280.0.
Fours \u2013 3.
Sixes \u2013 8.<\/p>\n\n
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> Anshul Kamboj bowled him
> Ball turned out into no ball
> He smashed six on free hit
> After that he smocked 42 in next 12 balls<\/p>\n\n
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If Salt fails, Kohli will score.
If both fail, Ddp will score.
If Ddp fails, Patidar will score.
If Patidar fails ,Tim David will score
If everyone fails,we still have Romario Shepherd and Jitesh.<\/p>\n\n
pic.twitter.com\/OWIUNZDk9U<\/a><\/p>\n\n
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