In a routine practice session ahead of the match against Chennai Super Kings, Royal Challengers Bangalore’s focus was on firepower. Tim David and Romario Shepherd took center stage, sending ball after ball flying across the Chinnaswamy Stadium. With a resounding “thuck” echoing through the empty stands, their sessions were a masterclass in six-hitting, clearing fences—and even the stadium roof—repeatedly.
The practice wasn’t just for show. David joked the next day after earning Man of the Match for his 25-ball 70, hitting eight sixes, including one over the roof: “We have competitions in training to hit the roof. To do it in a match is pretty pleasing. Jamie [Overton] was bowling quicker, so it was good fun to get one over the roof.”
The very next day, David’s power showed in match conditions. Alongside Rajat Patidar, he turned the last five overs into a 97-run blitz, decisively swinging the game in RCB’s favor. CSK’s captain and coach later admitted that phase defined the outcome.
David’s six-hitting isn’t a fluke. His technique and practice sessions have refined it into a repeatable skill. Against CSK, five of his eight sixes came in the “V” between long on and long off—his natural hitting arc. Teammate Devdutt Padikkal summed it up: “Every ball he faces, he’s trying to hit it for six. It’s incredible and all down to practice. His confidence in his technique and areas to hit is unmatched.”
This innings was David’s second IPL fifty and his first Man of the Match in a winning cause. His previous cameos showcased promise, but this performance cemented his status as RCB’s premier six-hitter.
RCB’s dominance in sixes extends beyond David. So far in IPL 2026, their balls-per-six ratio is 6.7, nearly double the tournament average of 13. While early in the season, this firepower underlines why RCB remain defending champions—and why opponents should take note.
In the world of sixes, David isn’t just a player—he’s a Goliath reshaping the game.
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