Tim David embraced the Bengaluru rain, earning enthusiastic applause as he returned to the dressing room.
Tim David’s Rainy Day Antics Bring Joy to RCB Ahead of IPL Resumption
Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Tim David lifted spirits before their IPL resumption match at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. With rain disrupting RCB’s training, David amused teammates by swimming across the wet ground covers, sliding on his stomach as rain poured down. Soaked but smiling, he returned to the dressing room to laughter and cheers. The fun moment was shared widely online through RCB’s social media, spreading joy among fans and teammates alike.
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Tim David ❌
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Swim David ✅
Bengaluru rain couldn’t dampen Timmy’s spirits… Super TD Sopper came out in all glory. 😂
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His standout innings was an unbeaten 50 against Punjab Kings, showcasing his explosive finishing ability. Last year, David scored 241 runs for Mumbai Indians at a strike rate of 130.12 before being released ahead of the auction. Since his IPL debut in 2021, David has amassed 845 runs at an average of 33.80 with a strike rate of 174.94, proving himself a key middle-order asset.
RCB eyeing maiden title
Royal Challengers Bengaluru are soaring high in IPL 2025, holding second place with 16 points from 11 matches and a strong net run rate of +0.482. A win against Kolkata Knight Riders will secure their spot in the playoffs, boosting their quest for a maiden IPL title.