Watch: Tim David Slams 3 Sixes To Clinch Win For Mumbai Indians. Sachin Tendulkar's Reaction Is Gold

01.05.2023 - 04:13 sports.ndtv.com

Tim David emerged as the hero for Mumbai Indians as the all-rounder slammed three sixes in three balls to guide his team to victory over Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 encounter on Sunday.

With 17 runs needed from the final over, the ball was handed to Jason Holder but the start was not as expected. David slammed the first ball straight down the ground for a six and then followed it up with another maximum through mid-wicket.

The pressure was completely on the West Indies international and the third ball was also dispatched over the deep square leg fielder for the final six.

The crowd erupted in cheers and even Sachin Tendulkar could be seen smiling. Tim David, take a bowWhat a way to leave Wankhede and Sachin Tendulkar all smiles #IPL2023 #TATAIPL #MIvRR #IPL1000 | @mipaltan @timdavid8 pic.twitter.com/evvQRJCEFu Talented youngster Yashasvi Jaiswal's maiden century (124) went in vain as Tim David struck three successive sixes in the final over as Mumbai Indians pulled off a stunning six-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals in their Indian Premier League here on Sunday.

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