IPL 2026 [WATCH]: Virat Kohli awestruck after Tim David clobbers Lungi Ngidi for a powerful flat six in RCB vs DC

The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, a venue synonymous with high-octane fireworks and deafening roars, witnessed yet another masterclass in power-hitting on Saturday. In the 26th match of the IPL 2026 season, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) took on the Delhi Capitals (DC) in a high-stakes encounter that had fans on the edge of their seats from the first delivery. While the afternoon began with a steady foundation, it was the middle-overs mayhem that stole the headlines, specifically a moment of raw power that left even the legendary Virat Kohli searching for words.

Virat Kohli watches in disbelief as Tim David launches Lungi Ngidi into the stands during RCB vs DC

The highlight of the RCB innings arrived in the 12th over, a moment that quickly went viral across social media. On the second delivery of the 11th over (11.2), Delhi’s pace spearhead Lungi Ngidi searched for a yorker but instead delivered an overpitched ball right into the arc of the towering Australian, Tim David.

David, known for his monstrous strength, didn’t just hit the ball; he pulverized it. Staying perfectly still, David launched a “flat” straight six that whistled to the right of the sight screen with a trajectory so low and a velocity so high it seemed to defy physics. Standing in the dug out, Virat Kohli was captured in a state of pure, unadulterated awe. The former captain’s jaw dropped as he watched the ball disappear into the Bengaluru daylight, his reaction mirroring the 40,000 fans in attendance. It was a testament to the ‘sheer power’ David brings to the RCB middle order, a brand of hitting that makes even the game’s greatest icons feel like spectators.

However, the high didn’t last forever. In a tactical masterstroke by DC skipper Axar Patel, David was eventually lured into a miscue. Attempting to accelerate further, David edged a ball from Axar into the hands of the short third-man fielder, departing for a brisk 26 off 17 balls. Placing the burden on the lower order to finish the job, his exit left RCB to reach just 175/8 after their 20 overs.

Here’s the video:

Us @imVkohli, us! 🤯

Sheer power on display from @timdavid8 & that went like a TRACER BULLET! 🔥#TATAIPL | #IPLRivalryWeek 2026 ➡️ #RCBvDC | LIVE NOW 👉 https://t.co/tCvyn0X7XZ pic.twitter.com/y6agVUVYqe

— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) April 18, 2026

David’s emphatic IPL run in 2026 for RCB

David’s performance against Delhi Capitals is no isolated incident; it is a continuation of what has been a career-defining season for the Australian finisher. After being re-acquired by RCB for ₹3 crore in the 2025 mega-auction, David has transformed from a hit-or-miss cameo player into the backbone of Bengaluru’s death-overs strategy.

In the 2026 season alone, David’s statistics have been nothing short of video-game-like. Through 6 matches, he has amassed 173 runs at a staggering average of 86.50, anchored by four not-out finishes. Perhaps most impressively, his strike rate of 203.52 makes him the most dangerous batter in the tournament during the final five overs.

Tim David: IPL 2026 statistical breakdown