Yash Dayal is an Indian cricketer who plays for the Bangalore team in the Indian Premier League (IPL). He was born on 13 December 1997, i.e. he will be 27 years old in 2024. Yash is from Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh and he is a fast bowler. Yash started playing in the IPL in 2022. So far he has played 28 matches and taken 28 wickets. His bowling average is 32.86 and he gives around 9.57 runs per over. His best performance in a match is taking 3 wickets for 20 runs. Yash Dayal was bought by the Bangalore team for Rs 5 crore in the 2024 IPL auction.
Brief Introduction About Yash Dayal
| Full name | Yash Dayal |
| Nick Name | Honey |
| Date of Birth/DOB/ age | Dec 13, 1997 (26 years) |
| Birth Place | Chakia Mohalla, Karbala, Prayagraj (then-Allahabad), Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Sagittarius |
| Profession | Cricketer (Bowler) |
| Country | India |
| Cricket Role | Bowler |
| Father name | Chandrapal Dayal (Ex-cricketer) |
| Mother name | Radha Dayal (Homemaker) |
| Married | Unmarried |
| Spouse or Girlfriend | |
| Children | |
| Education Qualification | He pursued a Bachelor’s degree (Honours) in Arts in Psychology at the Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology & Sciences (SHUATS), Prayagraj |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Current Residence | Prayagraj, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Batting Style | Right hand Bat |
| Bowling Style | Left arm Medium fast |
| Domestic Cricket debut | |
| International Debut | |
| Teams | Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat Titans, India A, India, Royal Challengers Bengaluru |
Yash Dayal Physical Statistics
| Height | in centimeters– 183 cm in meters– 1.83 m in feet & inches– 6’ 0” |
| Weight | in kilograms– 80 kg in pounds– 176 lbs |
| Body Measurements (approx.) | |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Yash Dayal Net Worth
As of 2024, Yash Dayal’s net worth is estimated to be around 2 million USD (approximately 16.48 crore INR). He is a left-arm fast bowler who plays for Uttar Pradesh in Indian domestic cricket and has also been part of teams such as Royal Challengers Bangalore and Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League (IPL). His earnings mainly come from his cricket career, including IPL contracts, endorsements and other sources of income.
Yash Dayal Salary
Yash Dayal earned ₹3.2 crore for the 2023 IPL season. His annual income, which includes prize money and match fees, is between ₹3.3 crore to ₹3.4 crore. In the 2022 IPL auction, Gujarat Titans bought him for ₹3.2 crore, while in 2024, Royal Challengers Bangalore bought him for ₹5 crore.
Yash Dayal Family Background
Yash Dayal was born on December 13, 1997 in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. His father Chandrapal Dayal, a former zonal cricketer, now works at the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India. His mother Radha Dayal is a housewife. Yash has an elder sister named Shuchi Dayal, who is a dentist. He developed a love for cricket at an early age, inspired by watching his father play.
Education
Yash Dayal attended Bishop Johnson School and Kendriya Vidyalaya in Prayagraj for his schooling. He later graduated from Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology and Science with a degree in psychology.
Early Cricket Career
Yash Dayal started playing cricket at a young age, joining senior division matches at the age of ten. He represented the SGFI Under-16 team in 2011 and went on to play for the Uttar Pradesh Under-21 and Under-23 teams, laying the foundation for his professional cricket career.
Yash Dayal Career Stats
Bowling
| FORMAT | Mat | Inns | Balls | Runs | Wkts | BBI | BBM | Ave | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w | 10w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FC | 23 | 42 | 4247 | 2107 | 72 | 5/48 | 9/121 | 29.26 | 2.97 | 58.9 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| List A | 20 | 19 | 978 | 744 | 32 | 5/31 | 5/31 | 23.25 | 4.56 | 30.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| T20s | 42 | 42 | 805 | 1102 | 38 | 3/40 | 3/40 | 29.00 | 8.21 | 21.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Batting & Fielding
| FORMAT | Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Ave | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | Ct | St |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FC | 23 | 24 | 10 | 247 | 55 | 17.64 | 329 | 75.07 | 0 | 1 | 35 | 7 | 5 | 0 |
| List A | 20 | 7 | 5 | 36 | 10* | 18.00 | 50 | 72.00 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| T20s | 42 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 4* | 5.00 | 14 | 71.42 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Yash Dayal IPL Auction Price History
| Year | Price | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 3.20 Cr | Gujarat |
| 2023 | 3.20 Cr | Gujarat |
| 2024 | 5.00 Cr | Bangalore |
Yash Dayal Controversy
Yash Dayal, known for his IPL stint where he hit five sixes in an over by Rinku Singh in 2023, sparked controversy over a sensitive Instagram post. The Gujarat Titans fast bowler shared a piece of content that drew strong reactions from people.
Additionally, Dayal posted about the tragic Shahbad dairy murder case on his Instagram story. The case involved the brutal murder of a 16-year-old Sakshi, who was stabbed multiple times with a cement slab and fatally wounded by Sahil Khan.
Career Highlights in IPL
Yash Dayal entered the IPL by signing a ₹3.2 crore contract with Gujarat Titans in 2022. Throughout the season, he played 9 matches, bowled 32 overs, took 11 wickets and conceded 296 runs. His bowling average was 26.91, with an economy rate of 9.25. His debut match was against Rajasthan Royals.
Personal Life
Dayal values his privacy and does not share much about his personal life. However, he is known for his competitive drive and commitment to his cricket career.
Relationship Status
Currently, there is no public information available about Yash Dayal’s relationship. Currently he is not married.
This update gives a clear overview of the controversies surrounding Yash Dayal, his IPL achievements and a glimpse into his personal life.
