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April 13, Jaipur – Cricket is a game of comebacks, and Yash Dayal is proving just that. After enduring one of the toughest spells in IPL history during the 2023 season, the left-arm pacer has returned with fire in his belly and a place in the Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s starting XI.
Today’s match against Rajasthan Royals at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium gives Dayal a chance to reaffirm his value on a grand stage. With RCB opting to bowl first, the pressure is now on the bowlers, and Dayal will be expected to deliver with the new ball.
The Story So Far in IPL 2025
Yash Dayal has quietly emerged as one of RCB’s more economical bowlers this season. With Bhuvneshwar Kumar mentoring him from the other end, Dayal has maintained discipline in the powerplay and remained composed during the middle overs. His slower balls and yorkers have improved, and he’s earned praise for holding his nerve in high-stakes moments.
Key Strengths to Watch
- Left-arm angle: In a format dominated by right-arm bowlers, Dayal offers variation RCB desperately needs.
- Early movement: Known to swing the ball upfront, Dayal can be effective in breaking RR’s top-order momentum.
- Mental resilience: After the infamous 5-sixes-over in 2023, Dayal has worked extensively on his game and confidence.
Yash Dayal vs Rajasthan Royals: Match-ups to Monitor
- Against Sanju Samson: Dayal has dismissed Samson in domestic cricket and knows how to angle it away.
- Battle with Hetmyer: Expect cutters and wide yorkers to keep the West Indian quiet.
RCB’s X-Factor on the Road?
RCB have been clinical away from home in IPL 2025, with wins over MI, CSK, and KKR. If Dayal can provide a couple of early breakthroughs, it sets the stage for Josh Hazlewood and Krunal Pandya to apply pressure in the middle.
This could be the game where Yash Dayal finally moves past the ghosts of 2023 and seals a signature win for Bengaluru.
Prediction: A 3-wicket haul on a flat Jaipur deck might just bring Yash Dayal into the limelight as RCB’s bowling spearhead.
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