Dejected moments earlier, Tim David ended RCB’s historic night with a brilliant catch against Gujarat Titans
Royal Challengers Bengaluru sealed their place in the IPL 2026 Final with a dominant 92-run victory over Gujarat Titans in Qualifier 1 at Dharamsala. While Rajat Patidar’s explosive 93* grabbed the headlines, one emotional moment involving Tim David stole the spotlight right at the end of the match.
David, who had endured a disappointing outing with the bat after scoring just four runs from five deliveries, looked visibly dejected while sitting near the boundary ropes during the final stages of Gujarat Titans’ chase. The Australian power-hitter had failed to make an impact with the bat after coming in during the death overs of RCB’s innings.
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However, cricket’s dramatic nature once again came alive in the final over as David transformed his night in spectacular fashion.
Tim David Completes Stunning Catch To End GT Resistance
With Gujarat Titans already nine wickets down, Mohammed Siraj tried to keep the innings alive alongside Prasidh Krishna. But Krunal Pandya delivered the final breakthrough in the 20th over to officially send RCB into the final.
Siraj attempted to go aerial under pressure but failed to clear the deep fielder. Tim David judged the ball brilliantly near the boundary and completed a clean catch under pressure to dismiss Siraj for five runs off 13 balls.
The catch immediately sparked wild celebrations among the RCB players, but what made the moment special was the reaction that followed.
Entire RCB Team Rushes Towards David In Celebration
Only moments earlier, David had appeared frustrated and emotionally drained while sitting quietly near the boundary line. But as soon as he grabbed the match-winning catch, the mood changed instantly.
The entire RCB squad rushed towards him in celebration as players mobbed the Australian all-rounder after the winning moment. Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Krunal Pandya and the rest of the squad joined David in emotional scenes as RCB booked their spot in the IPL 2026 Final.
The moment perfectly reflected the unity inside the RCB camp after one of their most complete performances of the season.
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Earlier in the match, Rajat Patidar’s sensational 33-ball unbeaten 93 powered RCB to a record playoff total of 254/5. Gujarat Titans never recovered during the chase after collapsing to 51/5 inside the powerplay.
Rahul Tewatia fought hard with a 43-ball 68, but RCB’s bowlers maintained complete control before Tim David fittingly completed the final act of a memorable night in Dharamsala.
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