New Delhi: Australia’s Tim David achieved a major victory IPL The milestone became the second fastest player to reach 1,000 runs during Royal Challengers Bangalore’s clash with Delhi Capitals at the Chinnaswamy Stadium on Saturday. He got there in just 560 balls, second only to Andre Russell. David scored a quick 17-ball 26 in the match and has now crossed 1000 runs at an impressive strike rate of 177.83. That season, he was in superb form, scoring 173 runs in six innings at an average of 86.50 and a strike rate above 200.
Despite David’s success, RCB ended up on the losing side. Batting first, they made 175/8 after a brilliant start. Phil Salt led the charge with 63 runs, while Virat Kohli scored 19 runs in an opening stand of 52 runs. However, RCB struggled to maintain momentum in the middle and death overs. After reaching 99/2 in 10 overs, they managed just 76 runs in the last 10 overs. Delhi’s bowlers, particularly Akshar Patel (2/18) and Kuldeep Yadav (2/32), hit the breaks effectively, while Lungi Ngidi also picked up two wickets.Chasing 176 at a slightly slower pace, Delhi Capitals got off to a shaky start, losing three wickets for just 18 runs. Bhuvneshwar Kumar was brilliant early on, taking three wickets and taking advantage of the swing. However, KL Rahul led the innings with a 34-ball 57, combining elegance with control. He shared a crucial 69-run partnership with Tristan Stubbs, who scored an unbeaten 60.After Rahul’s dismissal, Stubbs continued the chase, adding another crucial stand with Axar Patel, who scored 24 runs before retiring. With 45 runs needed off the last 25 balls, the match was still in the balance. At the same time, David Miller stepped up and hit two sixes in the last over to win by six wickets with one ball to spare.The victory ended Delhi’s two-match losing streak and highlighted their resilience, while RCB were left to reflect on missed opportunities despite Tim David’s milestone.
