In a cheerful recollection from the Abu Dhabi T10 League 2025 championship game held on November 30, UAE Bulls multifaceted player Tim David brought amusement to spectators by mimicking teammate Sunil Narine‘s distinctive bowling style right in front of the West Indian slow bowler.
Tim David entertains fans by doing a comic imitation of Sunil Narine’s bowling action
This light-hearted act unfolded during the concluding over of Aspinwall Stallions’ attempt to chase down a target, subsequent to UAE Bulls establishing a score of 150/1, buoyed by David’s forceful hitting. Team captain Kieron Pollard entrusted David with the cricket ball when 86 runs were required from the final 10 deliveries against Karim Janat, affording the Australian the chance to experiment with various techniques, including Narine’s unusual arm motion on the third ball. David allowed a mere 5 runs, thus ensuring an 80-run triumph and the tournament title for the Pollard-captained Bulls at Sheikh Zayed Stadium.
David’s comprehensive performance epitomized the high-octane final, intertwining forceful strokeplay with comical elements within the 10-over format crafted for electrifying cricket. Snippets of the mimicry circulated swiftly across social media platforms, capturing Narine’s entertained reaction and enhancing the enjoyable atmosphere amidst intense competition. The instance highlighted the camaraderie within UAE Bulls, who surmounted a modest mid-table league standing (4th with 3 victories out of 7) to achieve dominance in the playoff stages.
Here’s the video:
Tim David mimicking Sunil’s bowling action right in front of him 😭pic.twitter.com/Cs9ETxCJBQ
— Kanishk (@jeene2yarr) December 1, 2025
Explosive batting powers UAE Bulls to Abu Dhabi T10 glory
David initially shone with his batting prowess, forcefully hitting an undefeated 98 from 30 balls—comprising 3 fours and 12 sixes at a striking rate of 326.66—narrowly missing a T10 century. Entering at No. 4 after the opening pair of Phil Salt and James Vince (retired hurt) established a base, David unleashed havoc, including striking four successive sixes in a single over and five in the concluding one against Ashmead Nedd. His innings, earning him the Player of the Match accolades, propelled UAE Bulls to a total of 150/1, marking the second-highest score of the season after their 162/3 in the Eliminator.
Aspinwall Stallions faltered to 70/4, failing to match the offensive capabilities despite advancing to the final as winners of Qualifier 1 (ranked 2nd in the league with 4 wins out of 7 matches). Pollard, the seasoned T20 player engaged in coaching within the IPL while flourishing in franchise leagues, secured another title, underscoring his leadership in guiding Bulls through Qualifier 2 and the ultimate match. David’s significant impact indicates strong conditioning leading up to IPL 2026 with RCB, where his Abu Dhabi feats suggest potential dominance. The victory concluded an exhilarating Abu Dhabi T10 season, with Bulls evolving from a team facing challenges in the league to emerge as champions against a formidable Stallions team.
