MI vs DC: Tim David on RCB supporting MI to beat DC – I obtained a message from Faf du Plessis this morning

Tim David scored 34 runs off 11 balls and helped the Mumbai Indians (MI) beat the Delhi Capitals (DC) by 5 wickets on the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

Tim David. Courtesy: Multan Sultans Twitter

HIGHLIGHTSOn Saturday, David scored 34 runs off 11 ballsMI beat DC by 5 wicketsDC did not qualify for the playoffs

Mumbai Indians (MI) batter Tim David was pretty delighted after his workforce defeated the Delhi Capitals (DC) by 5 wickets on the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. With the defeat, the Capitals have been proven the door of elimination as they did not defend 159. It additionally meant that the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) have certified because the fourth workforce within the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 playoffs.

David was at his best as he scored 34 runs off a mere 11 balls with the assistance of two fours and as many as 4 sixes. Before he obtained out, he introduced the required run-rate right down to virtually a run-a-ball. David reckoned that the pitch had obtained slower and shot-making wasn’t all that straightforward.

“It’s nice to finish with a win. It’s a good feeling. We got close the other night. We can’t ask for much more than to finish with a win. Ishan as he walked off, he said to me, ‘The wicket’s gotten flatter.’ So it was holding a little bit with the slower balls but you just have to hold your shape, back your game, keep it simple. I think there was a couple of baby sixes today so I got away with a couple,” David said.

David also hilariously revealed how RCB skipper Faf du Plessis urged his team to defeat the Capitals in the all-important match.

“[Asked about being a former RCB player] I got a message from Faf this morning. It was a picture of him, Maxi and Virat all in MI kit. Maybe I’ll have to post to Instagram later.

David got a reprieve after DC didn’t review a caught behind in the very first ball he faced. David said that he was confused about whether or not he made a connection.

“[Asked about first ball edge behind] I heard a noise but I wasn’t sure. When there was no review, crack on. I didn’t think I hit it at the time, I thought I hit my pad. But that’s how I’m going,” he added.