IPL 2026: Yashasvi Jaiswal hits 100 sixes, joins Royals’ elite list of batsmen

New Delhi: rajasthan royals opening remarks Yashasvi Jaiswal He hit 100 sixes and scored 27 runs in the IPL, thereby etching his name into the elite power batting club mumbai indians Clashes erupted in Guwahati on Tuesday due to rains.The milestone came on the heels of a dazzling unbeaten 77, his 17th IPL half-century, in a match where RR were reduced to 150/3 in 11 overs per side due to lengthy rain delays at the Balsapara Cricket Stadium. Jaiswal’s knock, which included 10 fours and four sixes, not only set his personal milestone, but also propelled RR to a third consecutive victory, taking them to the top of the table.In the process, the 24-year-old joins Royals’ six-batsman roster and becomes the fourth batsman in the franchise to cross the 100-wicket mark, after Sanju Samson (192), Jos Buttler (135) and Shane Watson (109).

RR’s 100-plus sixes in IPL

If Jaiswal provided the foundation, 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi provided the fireworks. The teenage star smashed 39 off just 14 balls, fearlessly taking on his opponents Jasprit Bumrah Two towering number six highlighted his growing reputation in a stunning cameo.Jaiswal set the tone right from the start, plundering the vacant boundary before seamlessly switching over. Reflecting on his approach, he said: “With only three powerplay overs, I was thinking who I could beat and how to maximize it. When I saw Chahar Bhai, I thought I could go after him. Then Bumrah Bhai came in, so I thought maybe Vaibhav could handle him while I picked someone else.”The opening statement emphasized adaptability as the key to his success. “It’s not easy to switch formats, but I try to prepare well and keep developing new shots. I just try to understand the situation and play for my team,” he added.Mumbai’s chase never gathered momentum after an early blow. When Ryan Rickelton fell in the first over and Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav followed, the Rajasthan bowlers tightened the screw. Ravi Bishnoi scored twice in an over to dislodge Hardik Pandya and Tilak Varma, effectively ending the match.Jaiswal also praised his young opening partner. “The way Vaibhav plays is fantastic. We have been discussing how to deal with the bowlers. I just told him to bowl freely – khel bindaas,” he said with a smile.