Tim David found himself in the thick of the action during Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s (RCB) high-octane clash against Rajasthan Royals (RR) at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. After a blistering start by Virat Kohli and Phil Salt, followed by a commanding 95-run partnership between Kohli and Devdutt Padikkal, RCB had set the perfect foundation for a late flourish.
Kohli, in brilliant form, scored a fluent 70 off 42 balls before falling to Jofra Archer in the first ball of the 16th over. His dismissal prompted RCB to send Tim David up the order to capitalise on the platform. But David’s welcome at the crease was anything but warm. Archer, breathing fire, tested the Aussie batter with a fiery barrage of bouncers.
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The real flashpoint came on the final ball of the over. Jofra Archer delivered a thunderous short ball that reared up dangerously off the pitch. David, caught off guard, had to sway back dramatically, narrowly avoiding the ball that whizzed past his face. For a moment, the tension between bat and ball was palpable.
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In a surprising yet refreshing turn, Tim David walked straight toward Archer after the over, sharing a few animated words. While the exchange seemed intense initially, both players broke into laughter, signalling that it was all in good spirits—an example of fierce competition followed by mutual respect.
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Tim David later contributed a vital 23 off 15 balls, ensuring RCB crossed the 200-run mark with a final total of 205/5. His confrontation with Archer added a layer of drama to an already electric encounter, capturing the essence of modern T20 cricket: aggression, adrenaline, and camaraderie, all packed into one riveting contest for the fans to watch.
