In the previous Indian Premier League (IPL) season, RCB’s Yash Dayal had a memorable moment when he dismissed MS Dhoni in a crucial match. The game between RCB and CSK was a must-win for both teams, with a playoff spot on the line. Dayal faced the tough task of defending 17 runs in the final over, with MS Dhoni and Ravindra Jadeja at the crease.
With the pressure touching the sky, Dhoni, known for his finishing abilities, wasted no time. He hit Dayal out of the Chinnaswamy Stadium on the very first ball of the over, reducing the target to 11 runs from 6 balls. However, Dayal remained calm under pressure. On the fifth ball, with 11 runs still needed, he outfoxed Dhoni, forcing him to top-edge the ball. Dhoni, visibly frustrated, walked off the field after being dismissed.
It was a redemption story for Dayal, who had previously been on the receiving end of a brutal attack by rising star Rinku Singh. But in this match, he successfully turned the tables on one of the best finishers in the game, helping RCB secure an unlikely victory. Dayal only conceded 7 runs in that final over, proving his nerves of steel and delivering a crucial performance that kept RCB’s hopes alive.
With the upcoming IPL 2025, Dayal shared a video of that moment on social media, reliving the dismissal of MS Dhoni. However, this move sparked a debate among fans. The clip also showed Zaheer Khan dismissing Dhoni in a similar manner, leading to speculation that Dayal might have been comparing himself to the legendary left-arm fast bowler.
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Fans on social media quickly picked up on this, and Dayal faced a wave of criticism and trolling for allegedly trying to draw such comparisons.
While it was a great achievement for Dayal to get the better of Dhoni in such a high-pressure situation, his decision to share the video sparked unwanted attention. Many fans felt that it wasn’t necessary to compare his moment to Zaheer Khan’s iconic dismissal of Dhoni, and as a result, Dayal found himself at the center of social media trolling. Despite the criticism, his performance in that match remains a highlight of the 2024 IPL season.
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