Watch: Yashasvi Jaiswal shines against MI in comfortable win for RR

Rajasthan Royals recorded a remarkable 9 wicket victory over Mumbai Indians in a thrilling IPL encounter, showcasing an outstanding performance by Yashasvi Jaiswal.

Explosive Batting by Yashasvi Jaiswal

After a series of underwhelming performances, Yashasvi Jaiswal delivered a stunning performance, scoring a match-winning 108 runs off just 63 balls. His innings included nine boundaries and seven towering sixes, leaving the Mumbai Indians’ bowlers struggling to contain him.

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Rajasthan Royals’ bowlers also played a crucial role in the victory, with Sandeep Sharma leading the charge with a remarkable five-wicket haul, restricting Mumbai Indians to 179/9.

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Jaipur is treated with a Jaiswal special! 💗

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Impactful Partnership between Jaiswal and Samson

Chasing a target of 180 runs, Rajasthan Royals’ openers, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sanju Samson, stitched together a magnificent unbeaten stand of 109 runs, guiding their team to an easy victory. Skipper Sanju Samson joined forces with Yashasvi Jaiswal to construct a formidable partnership, adding 109 runs off 65 balls to the scoreboard. Meanwhile, Jaiswal notched the second century of his IPL career off 59 balls in the penultimate over of the game.

Jaiswal’s Second IPL Century

This century marked a significant milestone for Yashasvi Jaiswal. It was his second IPL hundred, both of which came against Mumbai Indians. At 22 and 116 days old, Jaiswal became the youngest player to smash multiple IPL tons.

Yashasvi Jaiswal is the first player to score two centuries in IPL before turning 23.
124 vs MI Wankhede 2023 (21y 123d)
104*vs MI Jaipur 2024 (22y 116d)

Most hundred vs an opposition (IPL)
3 KL Rahul vs MI
2 C Gayle vs PBKS
2 V Kohli vs GL
2 D Warner vs KKR
2 J Buttler vs KKR
2 J Buttler vs RCB
2 Y Jaiswal vs MI

Jaiswal’s Response to Criticism

Prior to this match, Jaiswal had been criticized for his lackluster performances in the IPL season. However, his dominant display silenced his critics and reaffirmed his talent and potential. This knock comes as a major confidence booster for Jaiswal. The left-hander who had been struggling with the bat in the recent past. Prior to this match, he had managed only 121 runs in seven innings, averaging a meager 17.29. The pressure to perform was mounting, with his selection for the upcoming T20 World Cup on the line. However, Jaiswal silenced his critics with a dominant display, underlining his talent and potential.