Yash Dayal accomplished the unexpected in IPL 2024 history when he dismissed the legendary MS Dhoni during the last league game of IPL 2024 in Bengaluru. Yash Dayal shared the video of that dismissal recently, because of which he is now facing a backlash from the fans.
The match between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) was a high-stakes encounter with a playoff spot on the line. Tasked with defending 17 runs in the final over, Dayal faced the daunting challenge of bowling to two of IPL’s most lethal finishers—Dhoni and Ravindra Jadeja.
The thrilling final over in IPL
The over started with Dhoni smashing Dayal’s first delivery for a towering six, sending the ball onto the Chinnaswamy Stadium’s roof. With a fresh ball in play, Dayal regrouped and delivered a back-of-the-hand slower ball. Dhoni attempted another big hit but mistimed it, and the ball landed safely in Swapnil Singh’s hands near the boundary. Dayal held his nerve, conceding only seven runs in the over, and knocked CSK out of contention.
Social media controversy
Months after the game, recently Dayal shared a clip of Dhoni’s dismissal on Instagram. The video also compared his delivery to a similar one by Zaheer Khan, who had dismissed Dhoni in the past. Fans interpreted this as Dayal comparing himself to the Indian pace legend, sparking a wave of criticism. Trolls flooded his social media, accusing him of being disrespectful.
This is how fans are reacting
Dayal reflects on the moment
In a candid conversation with Jatin Sapru, Dayal shared his mixed emotions about the dismissal. “I felt bad after dismissing him,” he admitted. “The frustration on his face as he walked off the ground made me wonder if we’d ever see him play again. It was a surreal moment filled with conflicting thoughts.”
