English pacer Jofra Archer and Australian Tim David were involved in a light-hearted banter during the RCB vs RR today’s IPL match being played at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on Thursday.
The incident occurred during RCB’s batting innings when Tim David, known for his aggressive stroke play, faced a fiery spell from Jofra Archer. Archer, who has been RR’s pace spearhead, bowled a sharp bouncer that David managed to fend off awkwardly.
As the ball trickled away, Archer walked up to David with a cheeky grin, seemingly teasing him about his reaction. David, never one to back down, responded with a playful gesture, pretending to wipe sweat off his forehead in exaggerated relief.
Tim David and Jofra Archer’s banter
The exchange drew laughter from both players, and even the commentators picked up on the moment, highlighting the camaraderie between the two cricketers despite the competitive nature of the match. Archer, known for his witty social media presence, later gestured toward the dugout, as if signaling that he had won the mini-battle. David, in return, gave a thumbs-up, acknowledging the fun interaction.
Speaking about their performance in the RCB vs. RR today’s IPL match, Archer finished his spell after taking one wicket for 33 runs in his four-over spell. On the other hand, Tim David scored 23 runs off 15 balls.
