New Delhi, [India] April 19 (ANI): Indian batting veteran Cheteshwar Pujara praised Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) batter Tim David's performance against Punjab Kings (PBKS) on Saturday, saying that he had a clear game plan.

He believed this clarity allowed the batsman to play effectively and capitalised on the opportunity, boosting his confidence.

'It looked like he was aware of the lengths the bowlers were going to bowl, and he had a clear game plan - what kind of shots he wanted to play on that pitch. When you have clarity, it becomes easier. But yeah, he used this opportunity in his favour and I'm sure his confidence will be boosted after this.' Cheteshwar Pujara said, as quoted by ESPNcricinfo.

Former Indian cricketer Ambati Rayudu was also impressed by Tim David's performance, he highlighted his ability to play a brilliant knock under pressure. He praised his pacing of the innings and believed a better partnership could have resulted in an even higher score.

'He played a brilliant knock under pressure, he took his time. He paced the innings so beautifully. If he had someone to partner with, it would have been 120 or 130 for RCB. But some amazing batting.' Ambati Rayudu said.

Tim David's 25-ball 50 helped Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) post a total of 95 on the board after an embarrassing collapse that saw them lose seven wickets for just 42 runs.

Despite being on the losing side, David was awarded Player of the match for his impactful fifty.

Josh Hazlewood's stunning spell of 3/14 gave RCB hope, but Punjab Kings (PBKS) sealed a five-wicket win with 11 balls to spare on Saturday in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium.

RCB continued their winless run at home with their third successive defeat at Bengaluru. The teams will meet again on Sunday, April 20, in Mullanpur. (ANI)