Tim David was fined and handed two demerit points for an aggressive on-field incident during the IPL 2026 Final
Having reached five total demerit points this season, he has triggered an automatic one-game suspension
He will serve this ban during the opening match of the 2027 IPL season
During the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 Final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) batter Tim David was sanctioned for breaching the tournament's Code of Conduct.
Following an incident in the 10th over of the first innings, where he aggressively threw an ice bag in the direction of umpire Nitin Menon after a wicket fell, David was found in violation of Article 2.9. This article prohibits the throwing of cricket equipment or other items at or near individuals in an inappropriate or dangerous manner.
As a result of this Level 1 breach, Match Referee Javagal Srinath imposed a fine of 50% of David's match fee along with the addition of two demerit points to his disciplinary record. David admitted to the offense and formally accepted the sanction.
This incident marks David’s third Level 1 offense of the 2026 season, following previous infractions in Match 20, which carried one demerit point, and Match 54, which resulted in two demerit points. With this latest ruling, he has accumulated a total of five demerit points, triggering an automatic one-game suspension.
Consequently, David will be ineligible to play in his team's opening match of the 2027 IPL season, whether he remains with RCB or joins another franchise.
RCB Win IPL 2026 Title
The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) cemented their legacy in the IPL 2026 by successfully defending their title with a thrilling five-wicket victory over the Gujarat Titans at the Narendra Modi Stadium on May 31, Sunday. Chasing a target of 156, RCB's chase was anchored by a masterclass from Virat Kohli, who smashed his fastest-ever IPL fifty and remained unbeaten on 75 off 42 balls to guide his team home.
Despite a mid-innings challenge from Rashid Khan, who claimed two quick wickets, RCB kept their composure to seal the win in the 18th over.
