India, April 6 -- A six-hitting masterclass from Tim David and solid hands from skipper Rajat Patidar and Devdutt Padikkal meant defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) pulverised five-time winners Chennai Super Kings (CSK) by 43 runs in Bengaluru on Sunday.

More than two points though, the match, not for the first time, served to underscore the value a thoroughbred power-hitter brings to a side.

Agreed, the boundaries at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium are short and the CSK bowling didn't exactly inspire awe, but to clear the field almost on command requires special ability and belief. And Tim David showed he has enough of both. The tall Aussie smashed an unbeaten 25-ball 70 not out (3x4, 8x6) as RCB galloped to 250/3-the highe...