Josh Inglis Absent, Tim David Shines in RCB's Clash
Tim David's half-century was the highlight of RCB's innings, but the team's batting struggles and the clever bowling by PBKS meant that they were restricted to a below-par total. The match was a thrilling encounter, with both teams giving it their all in the rain-curtailed game.
Tim David's explosive half-century, including three consecutive sixes in the final over, was the highlight of Royal Challengers Bengaluru's (RCB) innings against Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the rain-curtailed IPL 2025 match.
David's innings of 50 off 26 balls, which included three sixes, was a testament to his batting prowess. His three consecutive sixes off Harpreet Brar in the final over were a treat to watch, but unfortunately, his efforts were not enough to take RCB to a competitive total. The team was restricted to 95 for 9 in 14 overs, thanks to clever bowling by PBKS and the pressure to score quick runs.
The match was reduced to 14 overs due to rain, and RCB lost three wickets in the power play segment, with Phil Salt and Virat Kohli getting out early. Yuzvendra Chahal picked up two wickets, including that of Jitesh Sharma, while Marco Jansen and Xavier Bartlett also picked up two wickets each. Despite David's heroics, RCB's batting lineup struggled to cope with the pressure and the clever bowling by PBKS.
The absence of Josh Inglis from the RCB lineup was felt, as the team struggled to find momentum in their innings. However, Tim David's performance was a silver lining, and RCB would hope to build on this in their future matches.