Yash Dayal

 Yash Dayal

Yash Dayal is an Indian cricketer known for his left-arm fast-medium bowling. Born on December 13, 1997, in Allahabad (now Prayagraj), Uttar Pradesh, he has made a name for himself with his pace, ability to swing the ball, and consistent performances in domestic cricket and the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Domestic Career

Yash Dayal represents Uttar Pradesh in domestic cricket. Since making his debut in the Ranji Trophy in the 2018-19 season, he has impressed with his ability to move the ball and trouble batsmen. He quickly established himself as a leading bowler for his team in both red-ball and white-ball formats, proving to be effective at taking early wickets and maintaining pressure in the death overs.

IPL Career

Yash Dayal was bought by Gujarat Titans (GT) in the IPL 2022 auction, and he became an essential part of their bowling attack. Known for his skill in the shorter formats, he has delivered crucial overs, especially in the powerplay and death overs. His pace, coupled with his left-arm angle, gives his team a strategic advantage, and he has been effective at both taking wickets and containing runs.

Style of Play

Dayal is a left-arm fast-medium bowler who can swing the ball, especially early in the innings. He has good control over his line and length, allowing him to maintain pressure on batsmen in T20 cricket. His ability to bowl slower deliveries and yorkers also makes him a valuable asset in the death overs.

Future Prospects

Yash Dayal's skill set as a left-arm seamer gives him a unique edge, as left-arm pacers are often sought after in limited-overs formats. With his performances in the IPL and domestic cricket, he has shown the potential to compete at higher levels, and he may be in contention for India's T20I or ODI squads if he continues to perform consistently