'Trying to figure out of how to bat...'— Tim David reveals success mantra against PBKS at Chinnaswamy Stadium

Despite the players from the losing side, Tim David from Royal Challengers Bengaluru was awarded as the best performer of the match between RCB and Punjab Kings (PBKS). The Australian all-rounder was the only positive talking point of Bengaluru's batting line-up, as the team managed to score only 95/9 in a rain-shortened 14-over match. PBKS batters reached the finishing line despite some brilliant bowling displays from Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Josh Hazelwood.

RCB, so far in IPL 2025, did their job well in away matches, but at home they were in the back seat for three consecutive matches. Tim David, who scored an unbeaten 50 against PBKS last night, is still trying to adopt the nature of M. Chinnaswamy's surface.

"It didn't feel so easy. Definitely the boys that bat on top hand the conditions back down, so I get a chance to see what the pitch is doing and try and play to that method. The practice pitches here have been kind of similar, and I'm trying to figure out a method of how to bat best in those conditions."

Most of the RCB batters, including Virat Kohli, lost their respective wickets by misjudging the ball. Here, Tim David improvised his batting according to the conditions. His 26-ball innings was the longest he’s ever faced in an IPL match. For Cheteshwar Pujara, the innings David had played is appreciable.

Pujara praised David for his 50

According to Pujara, "It looked like he was aware of the lengths the bowlers were going to bowl, and he had a clear game plan—what kind of shots he wanted to play on that pitch. When you have clarity, it becomes easier. But yeah, he used this opportunity in his favor, and I'm sure his confidence will be boosted after this."

The Australian all-rounder believes that only practice can make a player better than before. He thanked Royal Challengers Bengaluru coach and other members of the team for his man-of-the-match performance.

The Aussie said, "Our coaching staff and management have built the squad for a certain reason, with guys that bat in certain positions. I am pleased; I feel like I am batting well at the moment and can contribute. But I trust the coach for putting me in where I can."