Rajasthan Royals (RR) batsman Yashasvi Jaiswal is back to form in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 after going through a rough patch in the league. The batsman played a sensational innings against Mumbai Indians (MI) on Monday (April 22) at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur.
Yashasvi Jaiswal, who came out after starting in the last few games, made sure to live up to the expectations in the game against Mumbai Indians (MI). The left-hander exudes class with the bat and helped his team to their ninth victory of the tournament.
Chasing 180 runs, Yashasvi Jaiswal played with positive intentions and set a great platform for his team. However, once he got his eye in he couldn’t stop as he barely made a mistake and took the responsibility, batting with great maturity at Jaipur’s Sawai Mansingh Stadium.
Yashasvi Jaiswal first put together a 74-run partnership with Jos Buttler (35) but once the senior batsman returned to the hut, he took the responsibility and ensured he outclassed Mumbai Indians out of the game while attacking each and every one of the bowlers. Sawai Mansingh stadium.
Yashasvi Jaiswal reached his first half-century, which was his first of the season. The batsman seemed relaxed after that and his celebration of reaching the milestone was proof of that. He looked extremely jubilant as he did a ‘muscle celebration’ while looking at the locker room.
Here is the video:
A determined half century from Yashasvi Jaiswal 👏👏
💯 Up to @rajasthanroyals in the chase!
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– IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) April 22, 2024
After reaching the half-century, Yashasvi Jaiswal made sure to double it. He batted incredibly well after that and collected his second ton against Mumbai Indians. The left-hander reached the figure in just 59 balls at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur.
When he arrived at the society, he seemed absolutely thrilled. He took off his helmet and brought out his trademark celebration.
Here is the video:
THAT 💯 moment! ☺️
Jaipur gets special treatment from Jaiswal! 💗
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– IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) April 22, 2024
Yashasvi Jaiswal finished with an innings of 104 runs off 60 balls. He batted with a strike rate of over 173 and also hit 9 fours and 7 sixes in his innings. In their breakneck innings, Rajasthan Royals chased down the target with 9 wickets and 8 balls to spare.
I really enjoyed it from the beginning and made sure I looked at the ball properly – Yashasvi Jaiswal after her century
Yashasvi Jaiswal spoke about her innings after the match. He expressed his joy and stated that he wanted to play proper cricket shots. He also thanked the team management and captain Sanju Samson for supporting him and giving him opportunities. In statements to the stations, he explained:
“Thank you very much, I really enjoyed it from the beginning and I made sure I looked at the ball correctly and played proper cricket shots. I’m trying to do well what I’m doing, some days it turns out well and other days. No, I’m not thinking much.
“I want to thank all my seniors for the way they have guided me. I want to thank the management of Rajasthan Royals and especially Sanga sir and Sanju bhai for giving me opportunities. I go out and give my best in the practice sessions and’ “I’m very happy today,” he concluded.