Yashasvi Jaiswal continued his red-hot form in IPL 2026, smashing his 20th half-century for Rajasthan Royals during the 40th match against Punjab Kings in Mullanpur. The 51 off 27 balls, laced with seven fours and a six, vaulted the young opener to second place in RR’s storied list of IPL fifty-scorers.
Played under the lights at the picturesque Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Stadium, Jaiswal’s knock included a rapid 51-run partnership with Vaibhav Suryavanshi. This came after PBKS exploded to 222/4, driven by Marcus Stoinis’ sensational 62* off 22 deliveries – a blitz featuring six maximums and four boundaries.
Delving into the records, Jos Buttler and Sanju Samson share the pinnacle with 25 fifties each – Buttler in fewer innings (82) than Samson (144). Ajinkya Rahane’s 19 in 93 innings places him third, ahead of Shane Watson’s 16 from 76. Jaiswal’s ascent highlights his rapid evolution into a cornerstone for RR.
PBKS’s innings gained momentum with Prabhsimran Singh’s 59 off 44 balls, complemented by 30s from Shreyas Iyer and Cooper Connolly. From 181/4 after 18 overs, Stoinis and Suryansh Shedge’s unbroken 41 off 12 balls pushed the score sky-high. RR struck back with Yashraj claiming 2/41, while Archer and Burger picked one each.
Jaiswal’s record-breaking fifty not only boosts RR’s chase but cements his legacy. With such firepower, the Royals remain a force in IPL 2026.
