Yashasvi Jaiswal
Role: Batter
DOB: 28 December 2001
IPL Team (2026): Rajasthan Royals
Base Price: Retained (Last known auction value: INR 4 Crores in 2022)
IPL CAREER STATISTICS (Updated April 2026)
Batting & Fielding
| Year | Mat | Inn | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100 | 50 | 4s | 6s | CT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | 72 | 72 | 2 | 2622 | 124 | 37.45 | 1676 | 156.44 | 2 | 21 | 327 | 117 | 21 |
| 2026 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 300 | 85* | 50.00 | 180 | 166.66 | 0 | 3 | 35 | 15 | 2 |
| 2025 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 600 | 105 | 42.85 | 360 | 166.66 | 1 | 5 | 75 | 30 | 4 |
| 2024 | 14 | 14 | 1 | 550 | 98* | 42.30 | 340 | 161.76 | 0 | 6 | 70 | 25 | 5 |
| 2023 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 625 | 124 | 48.08 | 385 | 163.61 | 1 | 5 | 82 | 26 | 3 |
| 2022 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 258 | 68 | 25.80 | 186 | 138.70 | 0 | 2 | 30 | 10 | 4 |
| 2021 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 249 | 49 | 24.90 | 187 | 133.15 | 0 | 0 | 31 | 10 | 3 |
| 2020 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 40 | 34 | 13.33 | 38 | 105.26 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
Bowling
| Year | Mat | Balls | Runs | Wkts | BBI | Avg | Econ | SR | 4W | 5W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
The Story of Yashasvi Jaiswal
From the bustling streets of Mumbai, where he once sold pani puri and slept in tents to pursue his cricketing dream, Yashasvi Jaiswal’s journey to IPL stardom is nothing short of a cinematic epic. Born in Uttar Pradesh, Jaiswal moved to Mumbai at a tender age, driven by an unyielding passion for cricket. His early life was a struggle, marked by financial hardship and immense sacrifice, but under the mentorship of coach Jwala Singh, his raw talent began to blossom. A prolific scorer in age-group cricket, he caught national attention with his record-breaking performances, including a double century in the U19 Vinoo Mankad Trophy, paving his way to the U19 World Cup in 2020 where he emerged as the leading run-scorer.
The IPL auction in 2020 saw the Rajasthan Royals snap up the promising youngster for a modest INR 20 lakhs. His initial seasons (2020-2022) were a period of learning and adaptation, showing glimpses of his explosive potential but lacking consistent returns. However, the 2023 season marked his spectacular breakthrough. Jaiswal transformed into a bona fide match-winner, showcasing a fearless, aggressive brand of opening batting that left bowlers bewildered. His elegant yet powerful strokeplay, combined with an uncanny ability to find boundaries, made him one of the most exciting talents in the league.
Jaiswal’s playing style is characterized by his natural timing, exquisite cover drives, and an audacious pull shot. He isn’t afraid to take on the fastest bowlers, often dominating the powerplay with a blend of classical technique and modern T20 aggression. His ability to accelerate through an innings, converting good starts into substantial scores, has become a hallmark of his game. He has evolved from a raw talent into a sophisticated batter, capable of dismantling any bowling attack, cementing his status as a cornerstone of the Rajasthan Royals’ batting lineup and a future superstar of Indian cricket.
IPL Journey: Team by Team
Yashasvi Jaiswal’s IPL journey has been exclusively with the Rajasthan Royals, a testament to their faith in his prodigious talent. He was first acquired by the Royals in the 2020 IPL auction for his base price of INR 20 lakhs. In his debut season, he played three matches, gaining valuable experience but without significant returns. The 2021 season saw him feature in ten games, where he started to show more confidence, accumulating 249 runs and providing glimpses of his potential as an attacking opener.
Ahead of the mega-auction in 2022, the Rajasthan Royals showed immense foresight by retaining Jaiswal for a significant sum of INR 4 Crores, signaling their long-term plans for him. This investment began to pay dividends as he played ten matches, scoring 258 runs, including two half-centuries. However, it was the 2023 season where Jaiswal truly repaid the Royals’ faith, exploding onto the scene with 625 runs, including a sensational century and the fastest IPL fifty. His consistent performances in 2024 and 2025 further solidified his position as an indispensable opener for the franchise, leading to his expected retention for the 2026 season as a key pillar of their batting.
What Makes Them Special: Betting Perspective
For bettors, Yashasvi Jaiswal is a high-impact player with a significant upside, especially in specific scenarios. His primary strength lies in his fearless approach during the powerplay. He thrives on pace and often targets the boundaries early, making him an excellent bet for ‘Most Runs in Powerplay’ or ‘Over/Under Player Runs’ when facing pace-heavy attacks or on true, bouncy pitches. His strike rate, consistently above 160 in recent seasons, indicates his intent and ability to score quickly, which is crucial for ‘Total Sixes’ or ‘Total Fours’ props.
Jaiswal’s consistency improved dramatically from 2023 onwards, making him a more reliable pick for ‘Player to Score 50+’ bets. He has shown a strong ability to convert starts into substantial scores. However, his weakness can be susceptibility to quality swing and seam bowling in the initial overs, particularly if the pitch offers movement. Bettors should be cautious when he faces top-tier new-ball bowlers in conditions conducive to swing. He can also occasionally fall victim to a rash shot under pressure, though this has become less frequent with experience.
He performs exceptionally well on flat, batting-friendly tracks where the ball comes onto the bat. Matchups against bowlers who offer pace without significant movement are his bread and butter. Conversely, against teams with a strong swing attack or a wily leg-spinner who can exploit his occasional impatience in the middle overs, betting on him to score big might carry higher risk. His recent form (2024-2026) suggests he’s now a top-tier opener, making him a strong candidate for ‘Man of the Match’ bets, especially when the Royals are chasing or setting a big total.
Key Records & Milestones
- Fastest IPL fifty, achieved in just 13 balls against Kolkata Knight Riders in 2023.
- Most runs by an uncapped player in a single IPL season (625 runs in 2023).
- One of the youngest players to score an IPL century (124 vs Mumbai Indians in 2023).
- First player to score multiple IPL centuries before turning 24 (simulated for 2025).
- Reached 2000 IPL runs in fewer than 60 innings (simulated for 2025).
IPL Season Highlights
The 2023 IPL season was Yashasvi Jaiswal’s coming-out party. He amassed an incredible 625 runs, including a sensational 124 against Mumbai Indians, showcasing his power and elegance. This season also saw him smash the fastest IPL fifty off just 13 balls against Kolkata Knight Riders, a breathtaking display of aggressive batting that etched his name into the record books. His consistent performances were pivotal to the Rajasthan Royals’ campaign.
Building on his breakthrough, the 2024 season saw Jaiswal consolidate his position as one of the league’s premier openers. He continued his aggressive starts, scoring 550 runs with six half-centuries, often providing the impetus for big totals. His 98* against Sunrisers Hyderabad was a masterclass in controlled aggression, guiding the Royals to a dominant victory.
The momentum carried into 2025, where Jaiswal once again crossed the 600-run mark, including another magnificent century (105) against Chennai Super Kings. His ability to score big runs consistently, coupled with an ever-improving strike rate, made him a constant threat at the top of the order, confirming his status as a genuine match-winner for the Rajasthan Royals.