Just weeks before the Indian Premier League 2026 season begins on March 28, reports suggest that Yash Dayal, who plays for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), has quietly married his longtime partner Shweta Pundir. The couple reportedly tied the knot on February 4, 2026, in a private ceremony held in Noida.
Before her wedding pictures gained attention online, she also worked as a broadcaster for the Intercontinental Legends League.
During the successful campaign, Dayal delivered consistent performances and finished the season with 13 wickets in 15 matches, playing an important role in the team’s title run.
With the new season approaching, Dayal will aim to build on his previous performances as the defending champions begin their quest to retain the title.
[With TOI inputs]
Intimate wedding ceremony in Noida
Despite being a well-known cricketer, Dayal chose to keep his wedding a simple and private affair. Instead of a grand celebration with celebrities or cricketers, the ceremony was attended mainly by close family members and friends and reflected traditional North Indian wedding customs.Who is Shweta Pundir?
Shweta Pundir has carved out her own identity in the digital space. Based in Delhi, she is a content creator and vlogger with nearly 600,000 followers on social media platforms. Her content primarily focuses on lifestyle, daily vlogs, and humour-driven videos.Before her wedding pictures gained attention online, she also worked as a broadcaster for the Intercontinental Legends League.
Yash Dayal’s role in RCB’s IPL 2025 triumph
On the cricketing front, Dayal is preparing for the upcoming IPL season. The left-arm pacer was part of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru squad that won the IPL 2025 title, marking the franchise’s first championship in the tournament.During the successful campaign, Dayal delivered consistent performances and finished the season with 13 wickets in 15 matches, playing an important role in the team’s title run.
RCB to begin IPL 2026 campaign on March 28
RCB have retained Dayal for the 2026 season for ₹5 crore as they look to defend their championship. The team is scheduled to open its campaign against Sunrisers Hyderabad on March 28 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.With the new season approaching, Dayal will aim to build on his previous performances as the defending champions begin their quest to retain the title.
[With TOI inputs]
