NEW DELHI:
Royal Challengers Bengaluru
pacer
Yash Dayal
believes that the dismissal of MS Dhoni in the final over was the pivotal moment in a tense, must-win encounter against Chennai Super Kings in the current Indian Premier League (IPL). RCB emerged victorious in this redemption match against CSK, securing the last spot in the playoffs.
Dayal found himself in a comparable situation to the previous season when Rinku Singh hit five massive sixes off his over to clinch the win for Gujarat Titans against Kolkata Knight Riders.
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With 17 runs required in the final over, Dhoni launched a 110m six, hinting at a similar fate for Dayal. However, the pacer fought back, dismissing Dhoni and conceding just one run in the remaining four deliveries, relying on slower back-of-the-hand deliveries to secure a 27-run victory for RCB.
"I think the turning point, I was bowling the last and the most crucial over, I conceded a six on the first delivery and the next ball, I got Mahi (MS Dhoni) bhai's wicket. So maybe it was the turning point of the game according to me. The only thing that was going through my mind was to bowl a good delivery. I didn't have to look at the scoreboard, I just had to bowl well. So that confidence helped me while executing (the final over)," Dayal added.
Since joining Bengaluru, Dayal's career has undergone a significant transformation. His performances this season have helped him put aside the memory of Rinku's heroic five sixes. The support he has received from the management has undoubtedly played a crucial role in his success.
Dayal emphasized the importance of having RCB captain Faf du Plessis and
Virat Kohli
on the field, as their presence alleviates pressure on the younger players. "Faf du Plessis is an unbelievable captain. One of the biggest things is that he is an athlete so positive vibes are always there on the ground. Youngsters don't feel pressure when Faf and Kohli are present on the field," Dayal said.
RCB will conclude the group stage in fourth place with 14 points and a net run rate of 0.459. The final two matches of the group stage will determine their opponent in the knockout phase.
(Inputs from ANI)
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