New Delhi, May 4 -- As Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) sits at the top of the table after a stunning two-run win over five-time Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at Bengaluru, they have a very crucial figure to thank in the left-arm pacer Yash Dayal.

Dayal continued his rise as one of RCB's most reliable bowlers, defending 15 runs in the final overs against Ravindra Jadeja and MS Dhoni, giving the Men in Yellow the Deja Vu of last season and helping the Red and Gold side complete a first-time double against CSK.

It was just two seasons back when Dayal faced a career-threatening onslaught from Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) batter Rinku Singh. With 31 runs needed in the final over during a tense run-chase of 205, after a single from Andre Russell...