Tim David https://www.cricketwinner.com Tim David Tue, 17 Jun 2025 20:30:41 GMT https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html https://github.com/jpmonette/feed en Copyright © 2024 Cricket Winner. All Rights Reserved. <![CDATA[IPL 2025: Is Tim David going to play in PBKS vs RCB clash?]]> https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/ipl-2025-is-tim-david-going-to-play-in-pbks-vs-rcb-clash/ https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/ipl-2025-is-tim-david-going-to-play-in-pbks-vs-rcb-clash/ Tue, 03 Jun 2025 00:00:25 GMT

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), with all their guns, is ready to clinch their first-ever Indian Premier League (IPL) title. For that, they need to overcome an in-form Punjab Kings (PBKS). Neither of the teams has ever experienced the taste of the silverware before. So needless to say, the excitement around the IPL 2025 final will break all the limits.

Tim David has been an integral part of the RCB setup, helping the team in many ways to secure the title shot after a long waiting period. Though the swashbuckling batting all-rounder was out of the playing XI during Qualifier 1 against PBKS due to injury concerns. So cricket fans are eager to know about the current status of David.

During the pre-match press conference, Bengaluru skipper Rajat Patidar had to face the question regarding the availability of the 29-year-old cricketer. Patidar was unable to offer any satisfying response in his reply; David is still doubtful about the highly valued clash for the title.

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Will Tim David able to play a role in the final encounter? 

"Till now, I have no idea about Tim David. Doctors are there, and we will get to know them this evening. Of course. I think he has given a lot of years to RCB and the international side also. We will try to do our best in the game," addressing the importance of the player, Patidar said this in the press conference.

So far in IPL 2025, the Australian international has participated in 12 contests and bagged 187, with an average of 62.33, including an unbeaten 50-run innings. RCB mainly utilized him as a hard hitter in the middle of the lower middle order. 

]]> <![CDATA[IPL 2025: Why Tim David is missing from PBKS vs RCB Qualifier 1 Clash]]> https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/ipl-2025-why-tim-david-is-missing-from-pbks-vs-rcb-qualifier-1-clash/ https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/ipl-2025-why-tim-david-is-missing-from-pbks-vs-rcb-qualifier-1-clash/ Thu, 29 May 2025 19:14:10 GMT

We have now entered the IPL 2025 Playoffs as the Qualifier 1 Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru (PBKS vs RCB) match has started on Thursday evening (May 29) in Mullanpur. For the RCB side, Tim David is absent, and here we have brought the reason for his absence from the game. 

Rajat Patidar returns to the captaincy role in the Qualifier 1, as RCB chose to field first after winning the toss in the Qualifier 1 of the IPL 2025. They made only one change, as Australian pacer Josh Hazlewood replaced Sri Lankan pacer Nuwan Thusara. Meanwhile, Tim David has missed this match.

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IPL 2025, Qualifier 1, PBKS vs RCB: Why is Tim David not playing? 

RCB's Australian cricketer Tim David is missing Qualifier 1 due to his hamstring injury. He also missed their previous game, which was against Lucknow Super Giants. During their previous match against SunRisers Hyderabad, where RCB lost by 42 runs, David was injured in the final over of the first innings while saving a boundary. He was immediately off the field. Although he later came to bat and scored one off five balls, he has missed the next two matches. In their last game, English all-rounder Liam Livingstone replaced David, and the English star is continuing his place in Qualifier 1.  

The Road to Final

The winners of Qualifier 1 will advance to the Final of the IPL 2025. Meanwhile, the losers will now enter the Qualifier 2 clash, where they will face the Eliminator winners, Gujarat Titans vs Mumbai Indians on Friday (May 30) at Mullanpur. The Qualifier 2, which has been scheduled for Sunday evening (May 1) at Ahmedabad, will confirm the second finalists for the season. Ahmedabad will also host the IPL 2025 Final on Tuesday evening (May 3), where Qualifier 1 winners and Qualifier 2 winners will face each other to lift the trophy. Both RCB and PBKS are dreaming of their first IPL trophy, as RCB are the three-time IPL runners-up, while PBKS were the runners-up in the IPL 2014. 

]]> <![CDATA[Will Josh Hazlewood And Tim David Play Today's RCB vs PBKS IPL 2025 Qualifier 1?]]> https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/will-josh-hazlewood-and-tim-david-play-today-s-rcb-vs-pbks-ipl-2025-qualifier-1/ https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/will-josh-hazlewood-and-tim-david-play-today-s-rcb-vs-pbks-ipl-2025-qualifier-1/ Thu, 29 May 2025 15:35:21 GMT

A highly anticipated showdown between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) is all set to be held at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, from 7.30 pm today (May 29). Prior to the match, RCB and cricket fans are eagerly waiting to know about the availability of Josh Hazlewood and Tim David. 

RCB confirmed their Qualifier 1 spot by defeating Lucknow Super Giants in a high-octane match where Hazlewood and David were not part of the RCB playing combination. Both the overseas players were sidelined due to injury concerns. The star Australian pacer missed three group stage matches due to a shoulder injury, and the all-rounder Tim David sustained a hamstring injury that ruled him out of the previous encounter against LSG. 

Along with injury concerns, Hazlewood's availability for the rest of IPL 2025 was in doubt as Australia was set to take on South Africa for the World Test Championship title. But later it was confirmed that the prolific pacer will be there to play for his IPL team. Jitesh Sharma, the stand-in skipper for Royal Challengers Bengaluru in place of injured regular captain Rajat Patidar, confirmed that the Aussie pacer is ready to play IPL matches against and will be part of the first XI. This, it is anticipated, Hazlewood can play against Punjab Kings. 

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RCB can shuffle playing combination vs. PBKS 

But there is no confirmation about Tim David. As of now, it is understood that the highly valueding all-rounder is still recovering from his leg injury and can take more time to fully recover. RCB may have to field their first XI without him. 

In this scenario, if RCB management wants to put Hazlewood in the playing set-up against Punjab in today's match, then they have to put one foreign player from the last encounter's playing XI on the bench. Nuwan Thushara took a wicket against Lucknow and spent only 26 for a 6.50 economy rate can be dropped to make some room for Josh Hazelwood. 

]]> <![CDATA[IPL 2025: Why are Tim David and Lungi Ngidi not playing in today's LSG vs RCB clash?]]> https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/ipl-2025-why-are-tim-david-and-lungi-ngidi-not-playing-in-today-s-lsg-vs-rcb-clash/ https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/ipl-2025-why-are-tim-david-and-lungi-ngidi-not-playing-in-today-s-lsg-vs-rcb-clash/ Tue, 27 May 2025 19:17:15 GMT

We have entered the last league stage game in the IPL 2025, where Royal Challengers Bengaluru are playing against Lucknow Super Giants. In this fixture, RCB are playing without their foreign cricketers Tim David and Lungi Ngidi. Here are the reasons for their absence in the game. 

Once again, Jitesh Sharma has been chosen to lead the RCB team, while the regular skipper Rajat Patidar is in the list of Impact Sub. Australian cricketer Tim David and South African pacer Lungi Ngidi are not playing this match, and both these absences aren't shocking. English all-rounder Liam Livingstone replaced David, and Sri Lankan pacer Nuwan Thushara is playing as a replacement for Ngidi. 

Why is Tim David not playing?

In their previous game against SunRisers Hyderabad, while Royal Challengers Bengaluru suffered a 42-run defeat, David suffered a hamstring injury. During the final over of the SRH innings, David was injured while saving a boundary. Although David later came to bat at no.8, he was dismissed for one run in five balls.

The franchise is now waiting for his fitness status, especially whether he can be available for the Playoffs or not. If he fails to improve his fitness, we may see another special temporary replacement in the team.  

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Why is Lungi Ngidi not playing?

On the other hand, Lungi Ngidi has left the franchise to join his national team. In the absence of Australian pacer Josh Hazlewood, Ngidi served for RCB in two matches, where the right-arm fast bowler picked up three and one wickets, respectively. Zimbabwean pacer Blessing Muzarabani is the replacement for Ngidi in the franchise for the remainder of the season.     

The last league stage game of the IPL 2025 is a must-win match for RCB to secure a top-two finish in the points table, who are in the third position before the match with 17 points. RCB can even finish on top of the points table. 

]]> <![CDATA[3 player who can replace Tim David in RCB team ahead of IPL 2025 playoffs]]> https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/3-player-who-can-replace-tim-david-in-rcb-team-ahead-of-ipl-2025-playoffs/ https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/3-player-who-can-replace-tim-david-in-rcb-team-ahead-of-ipl-2025-playoffs/ Mon, 26 May 2025 11:52:18 GMT

Before an all-time important clash against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) is hit by an injury problem through their all-rounder Tim David. As of now, David may not be able to take part in the LSG vs. RCB clash tomorrow (May 27) at the Ekana Cricket Stadium.

As there is no such clear report about the seriousness of David's injury, a bunch of RCB fans are curious to know about his availability for the playoffs. RCB, already confirmed for their spot in the round of four, wants to ensure a place in the top 2 by defeating LSG. In case David goes totally out of the equation due to injury, then who can be a perfect replacement in place of him in the Red and Black squad?

Three players who have the potential to replace Tim David:

Michael Bracewell: The Newand all-rounder can be well sought; in fact, he played for RCB before with a decent stat. They played for the IPL in IPL 2023 with a 29.00 batting average and 6 wickets in the bag. The 34-year-old established his name as a prominent name in T20 leagues. His spin bowling abilities can prove a good supporting option in case the regular bowlers struggle to get wickets or prevent a high run rate. 

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Mark Chapman: Another player from New Zealand has the potential to replace Tim David in the RCB squad. The spin bowling all-rounder never played in the IPL before; thus, he can be a surprising entry in the mix. The 30-year-old has played nearly 90 T20Is for his country with an unbeaten 109-run innings. With his technical batting abilities, Chapman can be a good addition to RCB. 

Ben McDermott: This Australian has some sensational performances in the Big Bash League. In his bag, he got a couple of tons in BBL and a couple of innings in the 90s. In the 2024-25 season, McDermott played with a 144.18 strike rate and produced a 37.20 batting average for the Hobart Hurricanes, including an unbeaten 68-run innings. In the ODI format, the right-handed batter has a century for Australia as well. 

]]> <![CDATA[Watch: RCB’s Tim David enjoys rain with fun swim on ground]]> https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/watch-rcb-s-tim-david-enjoys-rain-with-fun-swim-on-ground/ https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/watch-rcb-s-tim-david-enjoys-rain-with-fun-swim-on-ground/ Fri, 16 May 2025 10:25:58 GMT

Rain may have interrupted RCB's practice session ahead of the IPL restart, but it certainly didn’t dampen the mood — all thanks to Tim David, now hilariously dubbed "Swim David" by fans across the internet!

In a viral moment from Royal Challenge presents RCB Shorts, Tim David turned rain disruption into comedy gold. While the heavens poured above the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, the Australian big-hitter did not twiddle his thumbs — he took a mop and busted out his inner superhero, sliding over the wet grass with ease like a professional sopper. Shivering, grinning, and completely in the zone, Tim's laugh-out-loud moments had teammates and fans in stitches.

The video was posted on all of RCB's social media accounts with the following caption:
"Tim David ❌ Swim David ✅ Bengaluru rain couldn't spoil the mood of Timmy… Super TD Sopper struck in all glory. ????"

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Fans Can't Get Enough

In a matter of minutes, fans swarmed the comments section with memes, appreciation, and laughing emojis. Some referred to it as "the best utilization of a rain delay," while others teased that Tim must be permanently included in the ground staff list. Many called him "RCB's rain warrior," while some just called him the "Sopper King."

This light moment is well-timed for RCB, as they prepare to face the IPL 2025 resumption on May 17 against Kolkata Knight Riders. With the team on a high and Tim David injecting performance and positivity, the camp atmosphere appears just perfect.

As play resumed after the rain had passed, one thing was clear — whether it's hitting sixes or mopping puddles, Tim David is a master of entertaining the fans. RCB fans will be hoping that he brings the same level of excitement — without the mop — to play when he takes to the field this weekend!

]]> <![CDATA[Vaibhav Suryavanshi – The New Sultan of Sixes in IPL 2025!]]> https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/vaibhav-suryavanshi-the-new-sultan-of-sixes-in-ipl-2025/ https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/vaibhav-suryavanshi-the-new-sultan-of-sixes-in-ipl-2025/ Sun, 11 May 2025 11:07:08 GMT

In a season dominated by big batting performances, it's explosive and talented Vaibhav Suryavanshi who has emerged as the most effective six-hitter of IPL 2025. Playing for the Rajasthan Royals, Suryavanshi has shown an incredible balls-per-six ratio of only 4.63, the highest in the tournament among batsmen having a minimum of 10 sixes. The 21-year-old phenom hit 16 sixes in 74 balls, declaring himself to be one of the most threatening finishers in the league this year.

Lying second to him in the ranking are some names who have become known in the game of T20 cricket. West Indian left-hander Nicholas Pooran, representing Lucknow Super Giants, is ranked second with 6.00 balls per six, having slammed 34 sixes in 204 balls. Next in the queue is Abdul Samad, representing Sunrisers Hyderabad with a ranking of 6.14, demonstrating his power with 14 sixes in 86 balls. Such statistics highlight the supremacy of Suryavanshi over a few of the game's biggest explosive hitters.

Even hard-hitters like Tim David (6.86) and Andre Russell (7.21), known for their big-hitting capabilities, fall behind the young Indian talent. With just a handful of games under his belt, Suryavanshi’s consistency and fearlessness against pace and spin have been impressive. His ability to clear the boundary regularly with minimal dot balls is what sets him apart.

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A Rising Star in the Making

Suryavanshi’s emergence has brought a new spark to Rajasthan Royals' batting line-up. Often used as a floater, he has consistently provided late-innings firepower, turning tight games in his team's favor. His clean hitting, especially against spinners in the middle overs, has drawn comparisons to Indian greats like Yusuf Pathan and Hardik Pandya during their prime.

As the IPL progresses into its crucial final weeks, fans and analysts alike will be closely watching if the youngster can maintain his red-hot form. With India’s T20 squad soon to be announced for the World Cup later this year, there’s already buzz that Suryavanshi might find a spot as a surprise package.

His IPL 2025 showing proves that a new six-hitting superstar may just be on the rise.

 
 
]]> <![CDATA['Trying to figure out of how to bat...'— Tim David reveals success mantra against PBKS at Chinnaswamy Stadium]]> https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/trying-to-figure-out-of-how-to-bat-tim-david-reveals-success-mantra-against-pbks-at-chinnaswamy-stadium/ https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/trying-to-figure-out-of-how-to-bat-tim-david-reveals-success-mantra-against-pbks-at-chinnaswamy-stadium/ Sat, 19 Apr 2025 16:56:07 GMT

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."

Read More: IPL 2025: PBKS vs RCB Match 37- Who will be Impact Players for today's match?

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."

]]> <![CDATA[Why Tim David Won Player Of The Match Award Despite RCB’s IPL 2025 Defeat Vs PBKS?]]> https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/why-tim-david-won-player-of-the-match-award-despite-nbsp-rcb-s-ipl-2025-defeat-vs-pbks/ https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/why-tim-david-won-player-of-the-match-award-despite-nbsp-rcb-s-ipl-2025-defeat-vs-pbks/ Sat, 19 Apr 2025 08:28:27 GMT

Why Tim David Won Player Of The Match Award Despite RCB’s IPL 2025 Defeat Vs PBKS

In an exciting IPL 2025 encounter between Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Punjab Kings (PBKS), the spotlight shone brightly on one man—Tim David. While RCB eventually suffered a narrow defeat, David’s explosive and courageous performance earned him the Player of the Match award, raising many eyebrows. It's not often that a player from the losing side receives such an honor, but David’s performance was one that simply couldn’t be ignored.

In short:-

  • Tim David scored 50 off 26 vs PBKS
  • David also took 2 catches
  • RCB lost to PBKS by 5 wickets on Friday

A Lone Warrior in a Crumbling Line-up

RCB faced early setbacks during their chase, with the top and middle order collapsing under relentless pressure from PBKS bowlers. At one point, it looked as though RCB might not even reach a respectable total. However, Tim David walked in and took matters into his own hands. He launched a counter-attack that left fans on the edge of their seats and the PBKS camp temporarily rattled.

David scored a sensational 82 runs off just 41 balls, hitting 7 sixes and 5 fours. His power-hitting was clean, calculated, and came just when RCB needed a spark. Despite wickets falling around him, David maintained his composure and carried the team close to the target, turning what looked like a one-sided match into a nail-biting finish.

Impact Beyond the Scorecard

The Player of the Match award isn’t always about being on the winning side. It is awarded to the player who has the greatest influence on the game—and that’s exactly what David had. His fearless approach, ability to find boundaries under pressure, and sheer determination shifted the game’s momentum.

One of the most memorable moments of the night came when David smashed 24 runs in a single over, taking down a seasoned bowler with breathtaking confidence. It was a passage of play that momentarily put RCB in control and made the chase look achievable.

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]]> <![CDATA["Punjab Ne Dikhaya Dum, RCB Ka Sapna Chaknaachoor!" – Fans gone crazy after PBKS clinch thrilling win over Royal Challengers Bengaluru]]> https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/punjab-ne-dikhaya-dum-rcb-ka-sapna-chaknaachoor-fans-gone-crazy-after-pbks-clinch-thrilling-win-over-royal-challengers-bengaluru/ https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/punjab-ne-dikhaya-dum-rcb-ka-sapna-chaknaachoor-fans-gone-crazy-after-pbks-clinch-thrilling-win-over-royal-challengers-bengaluru/ Sat, 19 Apr 2025 00:25:24 GMT

The 34th match of IPL 2025 was held at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, where Punjab Kings (PBKS) secured a solid victory over Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) by 5 wickets. Chasing a modest target of 96 runs in a 14-over-per-side game, PBKS comfortably crossed the finish line with 11 balls remaining, marking their fifth win of the season. The game was initially delayed due to rain, leading to a reduced-over format that added a layer of urgency to the proceedings.

RCB, after being invited to bat first by PBKS skipper Shreyas Iyer, struggled right from the start. Arshdeep Singh dismissed Phil Salt in the very first over, followed by Virat Kohli, who managed only a single run. Captain Rajat Patidar was the lone top-order batter to make a noticeable contribution, scoring 23 runs off 18 balls. The rest of the batting lineup failed to perform, with players like Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma, and Kunal Pandya falling cheaply, leaving RCB at 63 for 9.

Amid the collapse, Tim David stood tall with a stunning unbeaten 50 off 26 balls, including five boundaries and three sixes, helping RCB reach a total of 95 in their 14 overs. For PBKS, the bowling unit delivered an impressive performance, with Arshdeep Singh, Marco Jansen, Yuzvendra Chahal, and Harpreet Brar taking two wickets each, while Xavier Bartlett picked up one. The combined effort from the bowlers and a steady chase ensured a comfortable win for Punjab Kings in this rain-affected clash.

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Punjab Kings had to struggle in the run chase

While chasing a modest target of 96 runs, Punjab Kings had a shaky start. Prabhsimran Singh was the first to fall, scoring 13 runs before being dismissed by Bhuvneshwar Kumar with the team score at 22. Soon after, Priyansh Arya was sent back for 16 off 11 balls by Josh Hazlewood. Captain Shreyas Iyer also failed to leave a mark, managing just 7 runs before falling to Hazlewood as well. Josh Inglis added 14 runs off 17 balls, but the required momentum was still missing.

The tide turned when Nehal Wadhera stepped in and changed the game with a fiery knock. Wadhera smashed 33 runs off just 19 deliveries, laced with three boundaries and three towering sixes, effectively sealing the match for Punjab Kings. From the Royal Challengers’ bowling lineup, Hazlewood was the standout performer with 3 wickets for just 14 runs in his three overs, while Bhuvneshwar Kumar chipped in with 2 wickets for 26 runs. Despite their efforts, Punjab's middle-order power proved too strong in the end.

Twitter reactions after PBKS wins 34th match of IPL 2025

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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