A very successful meeting in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 witnessed Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) produce an impressive batting display against their arch-rivals Chennai Super Kings (CSK)recording the highest total of the season so far. In what was billed as a high-profile clash, RCB overcame a steady start to unleash complete carnage in the second half of their innings.
Phil Salt and Devdutt Padikkal give RCB a flying start
After a cautious power play, Phil Salt and Devdutt Padikkal He stabilized the innings with a crucial partnership. Salt played an aggressive hand, scoring 46, while Padikkal scored a calm half-century (50) to bring RCB firmly back into contention. However, just when he looked set to make a bigger score, Padikkal threw away his wicket with an unnecessary shot, a moment that unexpectedly turned the game around.
Tim David’s explosive knock propels RCB to massive total
Padikkal’s dismissal paved the way for Tim Davidand what followed was pure destruction. Coming in with intent, David immediately changed the momentum and took on the CSK players with some fearless hitting play. His clean hitting and raw power left the opposition searching for answers as boundaries began to flow at will.
At the other end, pattern Rajat Patidar provided the perfect support. While Patidar played a brilliant cameo of 48* off just 19 balls, smashing six towering sixes, it was David who stole the show with an unforgettable innings. The Australian powerhouse hit 70* in just 25 deliveries, at a phenomenal pace of 280, including 3 fours and a staggering 8 sixes.
Together, Patidar and David put together an unbeaten partnership of 99 runs off just 35 balls, completely dismantling CSK’s bowling attack in the death overs. David, in particular, dominated the strike towards the end, ensuring RCB surpassed the 250-run mark, a total that is now the highest of the ongoing season.
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Unsurprisingly, David’s impressive knock sent fans into a frenzy on social media. Cricket enthusiasts flooded the platforms with reactions, praising his extraordinary batting power and his ability to change the course of the innings single-handedly.
Many fans called it one of the most destructive cameos in IPL history, with several posts highlighting how David turned a strong total into a virtually impregnable one in a matter of overs. His fearless approach against pace and spin drew admiration, while others pointed out how his finishing ability adds a new dimension to RCB’s batting line-up.
This is how the fans reacted:
Tim David is a very difficult hitter to face. Strong batsman on offside due to his set-up, but also goes on the leg side.
—Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) April 5, 2026
🥶🥶🥶 pic.twitter.com/UvhlXOKiA4
– Royal Challengers Bengaluru (@RCBTweets) April 5, 2026
🚨MEET THE RCB MONSTER TIM DAVID🚨
Races – 70*.
Balls – 25.
Strike rate: 280.0.
Four – 3.
Six – 8.CSK bowlers never forget Tim David’s innings against them today 😭 pic.twitter.com/TPHcG4v1HL
-Sam (@Cricsam01) April 5, 2026
TIM DAVID IS DEMOLISING IN BENGALURU. 🔥 pic.twitter.com/BbI8UrG2rK
-Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) April 5, 2026
Credit goes to Tim David and Rajat Patidar 💀🔥#RCBvsCSK #ipl20206 Overton pic.twitter.com/yeTuZ9rMse
– Professor Cheems (@Prof_Cheems) April 5, 2026
Anushka Sharma’s reaction to Tim David’s monstrous hit pic.twitter.com/cHHpi5Mwua
-Kevin (@imkevin149) April 5, 2026
TIM DAVID CRUSHED FIFTY WITH ONLY 21 BALLS 🥶🔥
– Tim David and Rajat Patidar have ended all hopes of CSK. pic.twitter.com/He2wutFkln
—Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) April 5, 2026
THE DESTRUCTION OF TIM DAVID. 🔥🥶 pic.twitter.com/z6VbPuTXiq
– Tanuj (@ImTanujSingh) April 5, 2026
THE TIM DAVID SHOW AT THE CHINNASWAMY.
21 ball fifty Vs CSK. 🔥🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/nZkC3i3jFU
-Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) April 5, 2026
Tim David Ne CSK Ke Dhage Khol Diye 😭
Kya Mara Hai 😢#RCBvCSK #RCBvsCSK #TATAIPL #IPL2026
– Cric Pe Bakwas (@CricPeBakwas) April 5, 2026
JAI TIM DAVID👊🏻👊🏻 pic.twitter.com/tOYHiLstPE
—Rohit Reddy (@imrohitredz) April 5, 2026
today’s entries @RCBTweets The batsmen wreaked havoc on the field, showing why they are known for their fearless style. Tim David and Rajat Patidar’s bats were on fire today. 🤩❤️
Shiny things💪🏻🔥#rcbvscsk
– Ajay Rawat (@iajyrawat) April 5, 2026
🚨 Anshul Kamboj, no ball to Tim David will hurt CSK forever
> Tim David was playing on the 28th (13)
> Anshul Kamboj launched it
> The ball turned out without a ball
> He broke six in free throws
> After that, he hit 42 in the next 12 balls.CSK’s big mistake 💔 pic.twitter.com/AoZuDUwCqP
– Tejash (@Tejashyyyyy) April 5, 2026
Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli’s reaction to Tim David’s six consecutive sixes was hilarious😭❤🔥
Tim David against CSK is like a hungry lion among a herd of sheep!!😅🔥
– Gillfied⁷ (@Gill_Iss) April 5, 2026
Tim David didn’t hit a six, he escorted the ball with a farewell gesture pic.twitter.com/J2yeREpD2y
– monday (@4sacinom) April 5, 2026
tim david and patidhar #RCBvsCSK pic.twitter.com/aAJDBLQgyX
– Undisputed Sai (@Sai__128) April 5, 2026
TIM DAVID WE LOVE YOU pic.twitter.com/KXwnEXj1YG
– ً (@manmarziiyaan) April 5, 2026
Tim David and Romario Shepard will now be the dream of CSK fans😂😂 pic.twitter.com/VPdzAB2VcW
– Vineet Kumar Singh (@Vineetkrvks) April 5, 2026
Tim David, damn monster💥💥 pic.twitter.com/j96ho6ClNU
— Ramadan🇵🇸 (@unfazed_cali) April 5, 2026
If Kohli misses, Salt will score.
If Salt misses, Kohli will score.
If both fail, Ddp will score.
If Ddp fails, Patidar will score.
If Patidar misses, Tim David will score
If everyone fails, we will still have Romario Shepherd and Jitesh left.This is the deadliest team in IPL history 😭🔥 pic.twitter.com/tjGqalOpeL
– Diving (@crickohlic) April 5, 2026
Rajat Patidar and Tim David to CSK bowlers😭
pic.twitter.com/OWIUNZDk9U– Ghar Ke Kalesh (@gharkekalesh) April 5, 2026
CSK fans get conditioned after watching Rajat Patidar and Tim David bat #RCBvsCSK pic.twitter.com/xPhfVPqKtF
-Aditya (@adityacasm_) April 5, 2026
Tim David ra fight🔥🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/0W9wab26an
– strawberry (@ndukuchepali) April 5, 2026
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