Guwahati roared as Yashasvi Jaiswal turned the IPL 2026 match against Mumbai Indians into a personal celebration. The 22-year-old RR opener bludgeoned 77 runs off 32 deliveries, featuring 10 boundaries and 4 sixes, with the last six sealing his entry into Rajasthan Royals’ exclusive 100-sixes club.
Only three batsmen had achieved this feat for RR before him: Sanju Samson tops with 192, now with CSK; Jos Buttler follows at 135, playing for GT since 2025; and Shane Watson sits third with 109, currently KKR’s assistant coach after hanging up his boots.
Jaiswal’s IPL journey with RR began in 2020, and in 70 games (69 innings), he’s piled up 2,336 runs. His stats boast a 36.50 average, 153.58 strike rate, 2 tons, 17 fifties, 277 fours, and now 100 sixes—a testament to his evolution from promising talent to destructive force.
Despite being India’s Test mainstay, limited-overs spots remain elusive. But Jaiswal channels frustration into brilliance wherever he plays. This Guwahati gem against MI showcases his hunger, blending finesse with ferocity.
For RR fans, it’s a nostalgic nod to past heroes while heralding a new era. With Jaiswal firing on all cylinders, Rajasthan Royals are primed for a deep IPL 2026 run, blending youth and experience seamlessly.
