Cricket is indeed unpredictable, and the Royal Challengers Bengaluru versus Delhi Capitals match showcased this perfectly, especially with Yash Dayal’s quick thinking resulting in Jake Fraser-McGurk’s dismissal. Delhi Capitals, choosing to field first after winning the toss, initially restricted the home team to 187/9.
Despite Rajat Patidar’s commendable half-century, Royal Challengers struggled to build a formidable total, falling short of the coveted 200-run mark. However, Delhi Capitals’ batting innings didn’t start smoothly, with David Warner’s early departure in the opening over.
The situation worsened when Abishek Porel followed suit, leaving Delhi struggling at 24/2 after just two overs. To compound their woes, Jake Fraser-McGurk became the victim of an unfortunate run-out in the third over. In a crucial moment during the third over, Yash Dayal bowled a full-length delivery to Shai Hope, resulting in a sublime straight drive.
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While Dayal managed to get fingertips to the ball, it rebounded off his hand and deflected onto the stumps at the non-striker’s end. Fraser-McGurk, in a desperate bid to regain his ground, fell victim to the unfortunate turn of events. Acknowledging his mistake, Fraser-McGurk promptly walked back to the pavilion, while Virat Kohli, visibly charged up, congratulated Dayal for his contribution.
How do you stop an in-form JFM?
Dayal: 👇#TATAIPL #RCBvDC #IPLonJioCinema #IPLinBhojpuri pic.twitter.com/cu9qbkmj7D
— JioCinema (@JioCinema) May 12, 2024
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (Playing XI): Faf du Plessis(c), Virat Kohli, Will Jacks, Rajat Patidar, Cameron Green, Mahipal Lomror, Dinesh Karthik(w), Karn Sharma, Mohammed Siraj, Lockie Ferguson, Yash Dayal
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Delhi Capitals (Playing XI): Jake Fraser-McGurk, Abishek Porel(w), Shai Hope, Kumar Kushagra, Tristan Stubbs, Axar Patel(c), Kuldeep Yadav, Rasikh Dar Salam, Mukesh Kumar, Ishant Sharma, Khaleel Ahmed
The Twitterverse erupted with praise for Dayal’s exceptional timing, with social media buzzing with discussions about his impressive display of skill on the field.
Finally the wicket of Jake Fraser McGruk. Yash Dayal you are truly the treasure of RCB ❤️ pic.twitter.com/ZDKUZcrhgj
— Pari (@BluntIndianGal) May 12, 2024
Yash Dayal pic.twitter.com/VtLi9V7VKy
— VikramShelby (@MrVicky184) May 12, 2024
😭😭😭😭😭 @Marvadi__
Predicted it Yash Dayal will own JFM 🤣🤣🤣🤣 https://t.co/usZ8vyvD0A
— . (@KOHLIdeGOAT) May 12, 2024
RCB fans right now —- 😂😂#DCvsRCB Yash Dayal pic.twitter.com/EDodasQSuQ
— Jaydeep_56 (@Jaydeep__56) May 12, 2024
