IPL 2025 mega auction: RCB secures Tim David for Rs 3 crore, fans call it 'absolute steal'
By Deepu Mohan | First Published Nov 25, 2024, 6:53 PM ISTRoyal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have signed Australian batsman Tim David for Rs 3 crore at the IPL 2025 mega auction, after he played for Mumbai Indians in previous seasons.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have secured the services of hard-hitting Australian batsman Tim David for INR 3 crore at the IPL 2025 mega auction. The bidding process saw Sunrisers Hyderabad make the initial bid, but they stopped short of crossing the 3 crore mark for the explosive middle-order batsman.
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The Australian cricketer, known for his powerful hitting, played for Mumbai Indians in the previous IPL season and had registered for the auction at a base price of Rs 2 crore
Tim David absolutely steal at 3cr For RCB 🔥
Welcome back to home♥️
Now RCB has Deadly Batting Combination 😂 pic.twitter.com/PzUSV7nR6y
Tim David made his IPL debut in 2021, having impressed in the Big Bash League (BBL) as a formidable finisher. He was signed by Royal Challengers Bengaluru ahead of the 2021 season, but only featured in a single game that year.
WHAT A INCREDIBLE PICK BY RCB..!!!!
RCB pick Tim David for just 3 Crores - This is Just Top Top Pick. pic.twitter.com/Ic137vc5Ws
For the 2022 season, Mumbai Indians secured David at an amount of Rs 8.25 crore. In this season with Mumbai, David played 8 matches, amassing 186 runs at an outstanding strike rate of over 215.
With Tim, we are ready to Cook up a storm down the order! 🍽️🔥🔥
A batting beast, a handy bowler and a phenomenal fielder, Tim David is !
Get ready as he returns to RCB once again to spice up Namma Chinnaswamy! ❤️🔥 … pic.twitter.com/NVYnbyldAz
By IPL 2023, David had become a regular in the Mumbai Indians lineup and featured in 16 games, and scored 231 runs at a strike rate of nearly 160. In IPL 2024, he played 13 matches, accumulating 241 runs with a strike rate of over 155.
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