IPL 2026 | Tim David's middle-finger celebration after RCB win vs Mumbai Indians sparks buzz on social media - WATCH
Royal Challengers Bengaluru secured a thrilling last-ball victory against Mumbai Indians, moving to the top of the IPL 2026 table. This win eliminated MI from playoff contention. Following the match, Sunil Gavaskar predicted a Punjab Kings vs.
RCB final, suggesting MI should now focus on developing young talent.
NEW DELHI: The emotions, energy, excitement, roar and cheers were all evident the moment Royal Challengers Bengaluru clinched a last-ball thriller against Mumbai Indians in their IPL 2026 match at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur on Sunday. With 2 runs needed off the final ball, the RCB dugout was seen holding its nerve, but it soon erupted after Rasikh Salam Dar collected two runs and snatched victory from the jaws of defeat against Mumbai Indians. Virat Kohli jumped in celebration as RCB players rushed in for hugs.
Amid the celebrations, what caught eyeballs was RCB all-rounder Tim David’s gesture, as he showed his middle finger while celebrating the win against Mumbai Indians, who were eliminated from the tournament. RCB, after winning the match, moved to the top of the IPL 2026 points table. They have 7 wins and 4 losses in 11 matches and sit on 14 points with a net run rate of +1.
103. Having suffered their eighth loss in 11 games, MI’s hopes of qualifying for the playoffs have been dashed. After RCB’s win and Mumbai Indians’ elimination, India legend Sunil Gavaskar picked Punjab Kings and RCB as the finalists for the IPL 2026 season.