Tim David hit with demerit points and fine for IPL code breach in 2026

Tim David received two demerit points and a 30% match fee fine for an obscene gesture during an IPL game in 2026.

David's code breach penalty Tim David was penalised with two demerit points and ordered to pay 30% of his applicable match fee for making an obscene, offensive or insulting gesture. The Royal Challengers Bengaluru player acknowledged the misconduct and accepted the punishment handed down by match referee Amit Sharma. The incident occurred during a recent match against Mumbai Indians. The governing body’s statement confirmed the details of the code of conduct violation. ## Coach Flower also sanctioned Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s head coach Andy Flower faced a separate fine of 15% of his applicable match fee for using an audible obscenity. The breach took place when Flower spoke aggressively with the fourth umpire during the same game in Raipur. The sanction was announced in an official statement. This makes Flower the second team member to be penalised following the contest against Mumbai Indians. ## RCB's standings after penalty Following their victory over Mumbai Indians on Sunday, Royal Challengers Bengaluru climbed to the top of the points table. With 11 games completed, the team now holds 14 points, tying with Sunrisers Hyderabad and Gujarat Titans. Despite sharing the same point total, Royal Challengers Bengaluru hold a better net run-rate than the other two sides, placing them in a stronger position in the standings.