May 16, 2025: Rain might have delayed Royal Challengers Bangalore’s (RCB) training session on May 17, ahead of their IPL 2025 clash, but Tim David found a way to keep things lively and entertaining. As heavy rains flooded the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, the ground staff scrambled to put covers on the pitch, forcing the team to take a pause from their practice session.
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But instead of sitting around or hiding from the rain, David came up with a fun and spontaneous way to pass the time. Sporting his shorts, the RCB powerhitter transformed into “Swim David” and dived onto the massive wet cover placed around the point region. The hilarious moment was captured on camera, showing David gleefully sliding across the waterlogged patch, much to the amusement of the support staff and onlookers.
In a clip shared by the RCB franchise on their official X handle, David’s antics were met with laughter and applause, bringing a smile to everyone present despite the downpour. While the rest of the team rushed off the field and protected their gear, David made the most of the situation, offering a refreshing sense of light-heartedness in an otherwise frustrating weather delay.
The rain delay provided a much-needed break for players, especially in the midst of the intense summer heat. For David, it was the perfect moment to unwind and enjoy the lighter side of the game before the action resumed.
As the IPL 2025 season continues, Tim David has been an underrated yet critical part of RCB’s impressive run. Tasked with the responsibility of end-over hitting, David has been in excellent form, boasting the highest strike rate in RCB’s in-form batting lineup. With 186 runs at an explosive strike rate of 193.75, David’s contributions have been instrumental in several of RCB’s victories.
His standout knock of 50* off 26 balls, even in a heartbreaking defeat to Punjab Kings, showed his ability to maintain composure under pressure. As RCB gears up for their upcoming match against Kolkata Knight Riders, Tim David’s explosive batting and sense of humor are sure to be crucial to their push for a spot in the IPL playoffs.
With the team eager to secure a top-four finish, David’s role in their upcoming games will be pivotal. But for now, it was his amusing “Swim David” moment that stole the show at the rain-soaked M Chinnaswamy Stadium.