The IPL 2025 Auction was headlined by intense bidding wars for top players as MI secured the services of England's Will Jacks for Rs 5.25 crore while RCB acquired Tim David for Rs 3 crore. Other notable buys include Baroda's Deepak Hooda to CSK and Bengal's Shahbaz Ahmed to LSG. The absence of bids for Moeen Ali, however, has raised eyebrows. In case you missed it, catch all the latest business news and updates on Zee Business.
As the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 mega auction approaches, all eyes are on Tim David, the Singapore-born cricketer known for his powerful batting. After a successful debut with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in 2021, David attracted bids from six franchises in the 2022 auction before ultimately securing a record deal with Mumbai Indians (MI). With a strike rate of 216.28 in his first season with MI, David has cemented his place as one of the top T20 batsmen in the world. However, after being released by MI in 2024, it remains to be seen which team will secure his services in the upcoming auction. Stay tuned for more updates.
In a highly competitive bidding war at the IPL 2025 auction in Jeddah, Australian all-rounder Tim David was bought by Royal Challengers Bengaluru for a whopping Rs. 3 crore. Sunrisers Hyderabad initiated the bidding, but RCB quickly joined in and outbid them to secure David's services. This comes after he was released by Mumbai Indians earlier this year.
With the T20 World Cup shifting to spin-friendly conditions, Australia's middle-order powerhouse Tim David has added legspin to his arsenal, giving the team more options in their quest for the title. Despite the strong spin attacks of their Super 8 opponents, David remains confident and has received valuable guidance from fellow spinners Ashton Agar and Adam Zampa. He also emphasizes the importance of staying focused and adapting to the Caribbean's unpredictable winds.
In a Group B match of the T20 World Cup, Australia emerged victorious against Scotland by five wickets. Travis Head and Marcus Stoinis played crucial innings, scoring 68 and 59 respectively, leading the recovery after a rough start. Australia successfully chased down the target of 181 with 2 balls to spare, thanks to a strong finish by Matthew Wade and Tim David.
Australia is currently facing Oman in a T20 World Cup match at the Kensington Oval in Barbados. Oman has just lost a wicket as Mehran Khan is caught by Tim David off a delivery from Stoinis. Stay tuned for live score updates and commentary of the match.
In a warm-up T20 match between Australia and Namibia at Trinidad, Australia showcased their depth and superiority by defeating Namibia by 7 wickets despite missing several key players who were busy with IPL commitments. With only nine players on the field, Australia's head coach and assistant coaches had to step in as substitutes. Despite these challenges, Australia performed commendably, restricting Namibia to a score of 119-9 and chasing it down with the help of stellar performances by David Warner and Tim David.
In an action-packed IPL match, young Australian batsman Jake Fraser-McGurk smashed a blistering 84 off just 27 balls to help Delhi Capitals post their highest-ever IPL total of 257/4. Despite a valiant effort from Hardik Pandya's Mumbai Indians, they fell just 10 runs short, handing Delhi their sixth win of the season. Tim David and Tilak Varma also impressed with their quickfire knocks, but it wasn't enough to pull off a victory for the travelling side against the formidable Delhi team. This match also saw Jake Fraser-McGurk breaking the record for the third-highest individual score in the first six overs in IPL history.
After Delhi Capitals posted a massive score of 257/4, Mumbai Indians put up a tough fight with Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, and Tim David smashing quick runs. However, their efforts fell short by 10 runs as Delhi's Rashik Salam and Mukesh Kumar clinched crucial wickets to seal the win. DC's young recruit Jake Fraser-McGurk also played a crucial role in their victory with his 25-ball 84. It was a thrilling match till the last ball, keeping fans on the edge of their seats.
Lucknow Super Giants secured their third consecutive win at home by defeating Shubman Gill's Gujarat Titans by 33 runs in an exciting IPL 2024 match. Gill's dismissal and a strong performance by Lucknow's bowlers, led by Yash Thakur's five-wicket haul, caused a major batting collapse for Gujarat. Despite a solid effort from Marcus Stoinis, Lucknow's disciplined bowling and fielding effort restricted their score to 163/5. Mumbai Indians also claimed their first win of the season on Sunday against Delhi Capitals, thanks to quickfire cameos from Romario Shepherd and Tim David.