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Tim David just shattered IPL records with an explosive 70 off 25 balls. The Australian batter sent the Chinnaswamy roof flying with eight sixes. What makes his knock historic? Keep reading to see the stats that left cricket stunned.
🔥 Quick Facts
- Strike Rate: An incredible 280%, the fastest finishing display of IPL 2026
- Death Overs Runs: 68 of 70 runs in overs 17-20, most ever in IPL history
- Monster Six: 106 meters onto Chinnaswamy roof, from Jamie Overton’s bowling
- Match Impact: Powered RCB to 250/3, crushing CSK by 43 runs
From Struggling Start to Explosive Finish
Tim David walked in with RCB needing acceleration. He took six balls to score just three runs. The 30-year-old Australian appeared uncomfortable initially. Then everything changed. David shifted gears like few have seen before.
From the 17th over onwards, David unleashed carnage. He blasted eight sixes in just 17 balls. His fifty came off just 21 balls, one of the quickest in recent memory. CSK bowlers found no answers whatsoever.
Tim David smashes record-breaking 70 off 25 balls with 8 sixes
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The 106-Meter Monster and Near-Dismissal Drama
In the 20th over, facing Jamie Overton, David took 30 runs off six balls. The sequence read 6, 2, 4, 6, 6, 6, pure hitting mastery. His fourth six was the standout moment. David deposited the ball 106 meters over deep mid-wicket onto the Chinnaswamy roof.
But David almost didn’t get there. In the 18th over, Anshul Kamboj bowled a perfect yorker that shattered David’s leg stump. However, Kamboj had overstepped, calling a no-ball. David hit the free-hit for six. The reprieve cost CSK the match.
Record-Breaking Death Over Performance
| Metric | Value |
| Final Score | 70 not out off 25 balls |
| Sixers and Fours | 8 sixes, 3 fours |
| Death Overs Total | 68 runs in overs 17-20 |
| Fastest Fifty | Off 21 balls |
Tim David’s death over performance stands unmatched in IPL history. No batter has ever scored more than 68 runs in the final four overs. His approach was methodical yet explosive. He identified which bowler to target and attacked without hesitation.
David’s confidence was visible in every shot. He hit down the ground, over mid-wicket, and opened up his stance fearlessly. CSK’s death bowling, normally excellent, crumbled under the onslaught.
“I’ve been getting in trouble during training with the boys. We have competitions to try and hit them on the roof and we’re obviously on the side pitches. So to get one during a match out of the middle, help it up on the roof, it was good fun.”
— Tim David, RCB batter
The Preparation Behind the Power
David credited his success to meticulous preparation. He works closely with Dinesh Karthik, a legendary IPL finisher himself. This combination of experience and technique paid off spectacularly.
The Australian batter has now hit nine sixes in just 35 balls this IPL season. His 52-match IPL career shows 69 sixes compared to 58 fours. He is genuinely an elite boundary hitter. His RCB captain Rajat Patidar praised his clarity and confidence at the crease.
Can Tim David Sustain This Form in the Tournament?
The big question facing cricket fans is whether David can maintain such explosive form. IPL 2026 is still young, with many matches remaining. His confidence levels appear sky-high right now. Most importantly, he’s working with the right people and preparing properly.
RCB, the defending champions, will depend heavily on David’s finishing. If he plays like this consistently, they have genuine title credentials. What special performances can we expect from the 6’5″ Australian in the coming weeks?
Sources
- ESPN Cricinfo – Complete match analysis and performance statistics from RCB vs CSK
- India Today Sports – Detailed coverage of Tim David’s 106-meter six and match highlights
- Cricbuzz – Career statistics and IPL 2026 season performance data
