Aakash Chopra rates Tim David as the best finisher in T20 cricket right now

Former Indian Test opener Aakash Chopra has rated Australia’s Tim David as the best finisher in T20 cricket right now. David has been in terrific form in the recent past and he has been doing a fine job at the fag end of the innings.

RCB was able to rope in Tim David for INR 3 crore in IPL 2025 mega auction and Chopra said it was a steal deal. The right-hander scored 187 runs in nine innings of IPL 2025 at an average of 62.33 and a blistering strike rate of 185.15. Ergo, the lanky batter played an instrumental role in RCB’s maiden title run in the tournament.

“Tim David is growing in stature and how. Check his numbers in the last five games. He is playing differently. I start thinking and wondering, what a deal for RCB. It was a steal deal. They let Will Jacks go. They said they needed Tim David, who bats down the order,” he said.

“Tim David scored runs there and helped the team win. Of course, towards the end, he got injured. Not that it changed anything, Royal Challengers Bengaluru lifted the trophy for the first time. However, Tim David, what an acquisition. They got him cheap, and he is probably the best finisher in T20 cricket right now. You can check out his strike rate and consistency,” Chopra observed.

David scored 83 runs off just 52 balls in the opening T20I against South Africa, whereas he scored 50 runs off 24 balls in the second game.

The 29-year-old has scored 1466 runs in 59 T20 matches at an average of 37.59 and a strike rate of 168.51. The third T20I between Australia and South Africa will be played at Cazaly’s Stadium, Cairns, on Saturday.