Fast bowler Yash Dayal has been in the news lately, but not just for his cricketing skills. A Ghaziabad woman has accused him of physical exploitation under the pretext of marriage, and an FIR has been registered against him. If these allegations prove true, Yash could face up to 10 years in jail, which could seriously impact his career and income.
Despite the turmoil in his personal life, Yash Dayal’s cricket career has earned him significant wealth. Thanks to his IPL stints, he owns property worth several crores. In the IPL 2025 mega auction, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) bought him for Rs 5 crore.
Net Worth and Lifestyle
Reports estimate Yash Dayal’s net worth to be around Rs 15 crore. Besides the IPL, he has played in various domestic cricket leagues and has promoted teams like Gujarat Titans and Royal Challengers Bangalore on public platforms.
Yash is passionate about vehicles. He owns an MG Hector car valued over Rs 15 lakh and is also fond of bikes, owning a Honda X-Blade. He resides in Prayagraj with his family.
Cricket Career Highlights
Born on December 13, 1997, in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, Yash began playing cricket at the age of six. His father, Chandrapal Dayal, a former cricketer himself, supported Yash’s training from an early age.
Yash made his List A debut for Uttar Pradesh during the 2018-19 Vijay Hazare Trophy season and took 14 wickets in the 2021-22 season, finishing as the seventh highest wicket-taker. His performance helped Uttar Pradesh reach the quarter-finals. He debuted in first-class cricket during the 2018-19 Ranji Trophy, taking 72 wickets in 23 matches so far.
He also plays in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, debuting in 2019 and claiming 38 wickets in 42 matches.
IPL Journey
Yash was picked by Gujarat Titans in the 2022 IPL season for Rs 3.2 crore and played two seasons with the team. Gujarat won the 2022 IPL title and reached the final in 2023. Yash took 13 wickets in 14 matches for Gujarat.
Before IPL 2024, he was traded to RCB for Rs 3.2 crore. In the 2024 IPL season, he took 15 wickets, and his team won the championship. In the 2025 season, RCB bought him again for Rs 5 crore.
