New Delhi: Rajasthan Royals The opener Yeshsavi Jaiswal He carved his name into an elite power-hitting club as he hit 100 sixes in the IPL, headlined by a dominant 27-run win. Mumbai Indians In a rain-triggered clash in Guwahati on Tuesday.The landmark came during a brilliant unbeaten 77, his 17th IPL half-century, as RR piled up 150/3 in a match reduced to 11 overs per side due to a lengthy rain delay at the Burspara Cricket Stadium. Jaiswal’s knock, which included 10 fours and four sixes, not only sealed his personal milestone but also propelled RR to their third straight win, taking them to the top of the table.In doing so, the 24-year-old joined an exclusive list of six Royals hitters, becoming only the fourth batsman from the franchise to cross the 100-mark, behind Sanju Samson (192), Jos Buttler (135) and Shane Watson (109).
Over 100 sixes for RR in IPL
- 192 – Sanju Samson
- 135 – Jose Butler
- 109 – Shane Watson
- 100 – Yashvi Jaiswal
If Jaiswal provided the foundation, 15-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi provided the fireworks. The young sensation scored a fearless 39 runs off just 14 balls Jaspreet Bumrah A brilliant cameo with two massive sixes that underlined his growing reputation.Jaiswal set the tone from the start, plundering boundaries in the opening over before shifting gears seamlessly. Reflecting on his approach, he said: “With only three overs of the powerplay, I was thinking about who I can get down and how I can maximize it. When I saw Chaharbhai, I thought I could go after him. Then Bumrahbhai came in, so I thought maybe Vibhu will take him while I pick the others.”Opener emphasized adaptability as the key to his success. “It’s not easy to change formats but I try to prepare well and prepare new shots,” he added. I just try to understand the situation and play for my team.Mumbai’s chase never picked up after the initial blows. Ryan Rickelton fell in the first over, while Rohit Sharma and Surya Kumar Yadav followed cheaply as the Rajasthan bowlers tightened the screws. Ravi Bishnoi struck twice in an over, effectively ending the contest by dismissing Hardik Pandya and Tilak Verma.Jaiswal also praised his young opening partner. “The way Vaibhav is playing is great. We keep talking about getting the bowlers going. I just tell him to play freely — khel bandas,” he said with a smile.
