Tim David dives in the puddle during RCB exercise, teammates were left in partition – clock. Cricket news

New Delhi: IPL 2025 Returns with a blockbuster shodown on Saturday Royal Challengers Bangalore And Kolkata Knight Riders But M. Chinswami stadiumBut before the cricketing action stops, RCBAll-rounder Tim David caught the spotlight-for his batting.With heavy rains in the stadium, most players created a quick dash for shelter. Not Tim David. Unwanted by Clade and Downpore in shorts, Australian cricketer turned it into his own personal splash pool on a water-log cover. His impromptu was partition to everyone in Rain-Swaim, and when he returned to the dressing room and smiling, his companions greeted him with a round of applause.David has been in the top form this season. In 11 matches, he has scored 186 runs, including an unbeaten 50, a shocking 93 and 194 – he was one of the most dangerous finisters of RCB in IPL 2025.Gujarat Titans and Royal Challengers Bangalore led the table with 16 points in each of the 11 matches. Gujarat, however, thanks to its superior net run rate (NRR) of +0.793 compared to RCB’s +0.482.The Punjab Kings are correct on their heels with 15 points, including a no-razor and NRR of +0.376. Mumbai Indians, with 14 points out of 12 matches and the best NRRs at +1.156 so far, remain strong contenders.

Delhi Capital (13 points, +0.362 NRR) is still in hunting, while Kolkata Knight Riders (11 points from 12 Games, +0.193 NRR) have a little need for victory and fate. Lucknow Super Giants (10 points, -0.469 NRR) have to face a standing climb to break into the top four.Sunrisers Hyderabad, Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings have been excluded from the playoff disputes, in which the poor NRR has sealed its fate.