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The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, a venue synonymous with high-octane fireworks and deafening roars, witnessed yet another masterclass in power-hitting on Saturday. In the 26th match of the IPL 2026<\/strong><\/a> season, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)<\/strong> took on the Delhi Capitals (DC)<\/strong> in a high-stakes encounter that had fans on the edge of their seats from the first delivery. While the afternoon began with a steady foundation, it was the middle-overs mayhem that stole the headlines, specifically a moment of raw power that left even the legendary Virat Kohli<\/strong> searching for words.<\/p>\n The highlight of the RCB innings arrived in the 12th over, a moment that quickly went viral across social media. On the second delivery of the 11th over (11.2), Delhi\u2019s pace spearhead Lungi Ngidi<\/strong> searched for a yorker but instead delivered an overpitched ball right into the arc of the towering Australian, Tim David<\/strong>.<\/p>\n David, known for his monstrous strength, didn\u2019t just hit the ball; he pulverized it. Staying perfectly still, David launched a \u201cflat\u201d straight six that whistled to the right of the sight screen with a trajectory so low and a velocity so high it seemed to defy physics. Standing in the dug out, Virat Kohli<\/strong> was captured in a state of pure, unadulterated awe. The former captain\u2019s jaw dropped as he watched the ball disappear into the Bengaluru daylight, his reaction mirroring the 40,000 fans in attendance. It was a testament to the \u2018sheer power\u2019 David brings to the RCB middle order, a brand of hitting that makes even the game\u2019s greatest icons feel like spectators.<\/p>\n However, the high didn\u2019t last forever. In a tactical masterstroke by DC skipper Axar Patel<\/strong><\/a>, David was eventually lured into a miscue. Attempting to accelerate further, David edged a ball from Axar into the hands of the short third-man fielder, departing for a brisk 26 off 17 balls. Placing the burden on the lower order to finish the job, his exit left RCB to reach just 175\/8 after their 20 overs.<\/p>\n Us @imVkohli<\/a>, us! \ud83e\udd2f<\/p>\n Sheer power on display from @timdavid8<\/a> & that went like a TRACER BULLET! \ud83d\udd25#TATAIPL<\/a> | #IPLRivalryWeek<\/a> 2026 \u27a1\ufe0f #RCBvDC<\/a> | LIVE NOW \ud83d\udc49 https:\/\/t.co\/tCvyn0X7XZ<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/y6agVUVYqe<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) April 18, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Also READ:\u00a0IPL 2026: Here\u2019s why RCB are wearing green jersey instead of red against Delhi Capitals in today\u2019s match<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n David\u2019s performance against Delhi Capitals is no isolated incident; it is a continuation of what has been a career-defining season for the Australian finisher. After being re-acquired by RCB for \u20b93 crore in the 2025 mega-auction, David has transformed from a hit-or-miss cameo player into the backbone of Bengaluru\u2019s death-overs strategy.<\/p>\n In the 2026 season alone, David\u2019s statistics have been nothing short of video-game-like. Through 6 matches, he has amassed 173 runs at a staggering average of 86.50, anchored by four not-out finishes. Perhaps most impressively, his strike rate of 203.52 makes him the most dangerous batter in the tournament during the final five overs.<\/p>\n Tim David: IPL 2026 statistical breakdown<\/strong><\/p>\n Also READ:\u00a0Lalit Modi recounts exchange with former RCB legend following 2011 IPL auction rejection<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\nVirat Kohli watches in disbelief as Tim David launches Lungi Ngidi into the stands during RCB vs DC<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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David\u2019s emphatic IPL run in 2026 for RCB<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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\n Category<\/strong><\/td>\n IPL 2026 Stats (RCB)<\/strong><\/td>\n Career IPL Stats<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n\n \n Matches\/Innings<\/strong><\/td>\n 6 \/ 6<\/td>\n 56 \/ 50<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Runs Scored<\/strong><\/td>\n 173<\/td>\n 1019<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Strike Rate<\/strong><\/td>\n 203.52<\/strong><\/td>\n 177.83<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Average<\/strong><\/td>\n 86.50<\/td>\n 36.39<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Sixes<\/strong><\/td>\n 12<\/td>\n 74<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Highest Score<\/strong><\/td>\n 70*<\/td>\n 70*<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n