With MS Dhoni and Ravindra Jadeja threatening to deny Royal Challengers Bangalore a playoff spot with their quickfire partnership, leaving 17 runs to chase in the final over, questions arose about why spinner Swapnil Singh or leggie Karn Sharma were not brought into the attack against Chennai Super Kings' last batting pair. Additionally, it was anticipated that Cameron Green might bowl the final over. However, captain Faf du Plessis placed his trust in Yash Dayal, and the youngster delivered under pressure, securing a 27-run victory for RCB and ensuring their place in the playoffs.

A year ago, Dayal faced a similar match situation with a heartbreaking outcome. As a bowler for the Gujarat Titans, he was hit for five consecutive sixes by Kolkata Knight Riders' batter Rinku Singh, leaving him devastated. Following the match, Dayal fell ill and was subsequently dropped from the playing XI for nearly a month. Eventually, the Titans released him, but RCB demonstrated their faith in the left-arm bowler.

On Saturday, Dayal nearly witnessed history repeat itself when Dhoni smashed him for a 110-meter six on the first ball of the final over. However, relying on his strength of bowling pace-off deliveries paid off. He dismissed Dhoni with the next ball and kept Jadeja at bay, leading RCB to a 27-run victory and securing their spot in the playoffs.

Following the match, Rinku took to Instagram to share a priceless post for Dayal which read: “God's plan, baby.”