Tim David Fined and Handed Demerit Points for Code of Conduct Breach Following RCB’s Last-Ball Win Over MI
Mumbai Indians all-rounder Tim David has been fined 30 percent of his match fee and issued two demerit points for a Level 1 breach of the IPL Code of Conduct. The penalty follows an incident during the chaotic aftermath of Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s (RCB) two-wicket victory over Mumbai Indians at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur.
Details of the Disciplinary Action
The Board of Control for Cricket in India confirmed the disciplinary action in an official media advisory on Monday. Broadcast cameras captured David making an offensive hand gesture out of frustration immediately after Mumbai Indians’ elimination from the tournament was confirmed by the final delivery.
According to the official statement, David violated Article 2.6 of the IPL Code of Conduct. This specific article prohibits players from using a gesture that is obscene, offensive, or insulting during a match.
- Player: Tim David (Mumbai Indians)
- Penalty: 30 percent match fee fine
- Demerit Points: 2
- Breach: Article 2.6 (Obscene or offensive gesture)
David admitted to the offense and accepted the sanction imposed by match referee Amit Sharma, requiring no formal hearing.
RCB Secures Last-Ball Thriller
The controversy overshadowed a highly competitive match that effectively decided the playoff fate for both franchises. Chasing 167 on a tricky Raipur surface, RCB survived a top-order collapse to secure the win on the final ball.
The chase began poorly for Bengaluru, with Virat Kohli dismissed for a golden duck. The team slipped to 47 for 3 inside the powerplay before Krunal Pandya anchored the innings. Battling severe cramps, Pandya delivered a fighting 73-run knock to keep RCB in contention.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar delivered an all-around performance for RCB. After dismantling the Mumbai Indians’ top order with bowling figures of 4 for 23, he hit a critical six in the final over to shift the momentum. Rasikh Salam Dar scrambled back for the winning second run on the last delivery, triggering aggressive celebrations in the RCB dugout.
Match Summary
| Team | Score | Top Performer |
|---|---|---|
| Mumbai Indians | 166 All Out | – |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 167/8 (20 Overs) | Krunal Pandya (73 runs), Bhuvneshwar Kumar (4/23) |
Playoff Implications
The result severely impacted the league standings. Royal Challengers Bengaluru moved to the top of the points table, reinforcing their position ahead of the playoffs. Conversely, the narrow defeat mathematically eliminated the Mumbai Indians from postseason contention.