Yashasvi Jaiswal Enters 100-Six Club as Rajasthan Royals Defeat Mumbai Indians in Guwahati
GUWAHATI – Rajasthan Royals opener Yashasvi Jaiswal completed 100 career sixes in the Indian Premier League (IPL), anchoring a 27-run victory over the Mumbai Indians on Tuesday. The match, shortened to 11 overs per side due to heavy rain at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium, saw Rajasthan post 150/3 before restricting Mumbai’s chase.
Jaiswal Anchors Record-Setting Powerplay
Jaiswal scored an unbeaten 77, registering his 17th IPL half-century. His innings featured 10 fours and four sixes, pushing him past the 100-six milestone in the tournament. The 23-year-old is now the fourth player in Rajasthan Royals history to achieve this mark.
According to ESPN Cricinfo records, Jaiswal joins a specific list of Rajasthan batters who have cleared the boundary over a hundred times.
| Player | IPL Sixes for Rajasthan Royals |
|---|---|
| Sanju Samson | 192 |
| Jos Buttler | 135 |
| Shane Watson | 109 |
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | 100+ |
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Attacks Jasprit Bumrah
While Jaiswal provided stability, teenage debutant Vaibhav Sooryavanshi accelerated the run rate. The young left-hander scored 39 runs off 14 deliveries, highlighted by hitting consecutive sixes against Mumbai spearhead Jasprit Bumrah.
Jaiswal explained the opening partnership’s strategy during the shortened three-over powerplay. “When I saw Chahar, I thought I could go after him,” Jaiswal stated. “Then Bumrah came in, so I felt maybe Vaibhav can take him on while I pick others. I just tell him to play freely.”
Mumbai Indians Chase Fails Against Spin
Mumbai’s pursuit of 151 required an aggressive start, but the Rajasthan bowling attack claimed early wickets. Opening batter Ryan Rickelton was dismissed in the first over. Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav exited quickly, leaving the middle order exposed to the spin rotation.
Leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi secured the victory for Rajasthan by taking two wickets in a single over. Bishnoi dismissed Hardik Pandya and Tilak Varma, neutralizing Mumbai’s remaining power hitters. The win moves Rajasthan Royals to the top of the official IPL points table.
Key Match Statistics
- Rajasthan Royals Score: 150/3 (11 overs)
- Yashasvi Jaiswal: 77 not out (10 fours, 4 sixes)
- Vaibhav Sooryavanshi: 39 runs (14 balls)
- Ravi Bishnoi: 2 wickets in one over (Pandya, Varma)
- Margin of Victory: 27 runs
The Rajasthan Royals will seek to maintain their position at the top of the standings in their next fixture, while the Mumbai Indians must regroup after a top-order collapse. Follow match updates and schedules at the BCCI portal.