Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s dramatic last-ball victory over Mumbai Indians has sparked off-field attention after a viral video appeared to show Tim David reacting emotionally following the finish in Raipur. The footage circulating on social media shows the Australia international making an alleged middle-finger gesture after RCB completed a tense chase in the final ball of the contest. The video quickly went viral online, drawing significant attention.
Notably, David has spent three seasons with Mumbai Indians before moving to RCB in the 2025 auction. In the high-voltage clash against them in Raipur, the flamboyant batter was dismissed for a golden duck, which arguably has frustrated the cricket. Eventually, he reacted in a poor manner, as the viral video suggests.
RCB beat MI by two wickets
The match itself had swung repeatedly in the closing stages. RCB required 15 runs from the final over and momentum appeared to shift Mumbai’s way when Romario Shepherd was dismissed. At that point, MI looked in control of the chase, especially when all of RCB’s batters were back in the pavilion.
However, the equation changed dramatically in the final moments as Bhuvneshwar Kumar smacked a crucial six under pressure before Rasikh Salam Dar finished the job to secure a memorable win for Bengaluru in a last-ball finish.
With the win, RCB moved to the top of the points table. Bhuvneshwar was eventually adjudged the Player of the Match for his four-wicket haul earlier in the game and later, his six that changed the dynamics.
On the other hand, Mumbai are eliminated from the playoffs race. They lacked the character and determination this season, which have significantly hampered their campaign. They desperately need a strategic overhaul ahead of the new season, especially by adding new bowling options to their arsenal. The form of some of the key batters is also a concern, as stand-in captain Suryakumar Yadav once again registered a golden duck vs RCB.
Also Read:
