NEW DELHI:
Yashasvi Jaiswal
's unbeaten 104-run knock against Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League 2024 on Monday has etched his name in the pages of the tournament's history.
The 22-year-old opener's blistering innings, which came off just 60 balls at a strike rate of 173.33, propelled Rajasthan Royals to a resounding 9-wicket victory over MI.
Jaiswal's century was his second in the IPL, and remarkably, his first also came against the same opposition, MI.
This feat places him in an elite group of players who have scored multiple centuries against a single team in the IPL.
The list includes batting stalwarts like KL Rahul (vs Mumbai Indians),
Chris Gayle
(vs Punjab Kings),
Virat Kohli
(vs Gujarat Lions), David Warner (vs Kolkata Knight Riders, and Jos Buttler (vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Kolkata Knight Riders).
Notably, Jaiswal becomes the sixth player to achieve this milestone and the first to do so before turning 23 years old. His innings was a display of pure batting prowess, as he smashed 9 fours and 7 sixes, showcasing his ability to score runs at a rapid pace while maintaining a solid technique.
In the post-match press conference, Jaiswal expressed his gratitude to the Rajasthan Royals management, particularly Kumara Sangakkara and
Sanju Samson
, for providing him with opportunities to showcase his talent.
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"I want to thank all my seniors the way they have guided me. I want to thank the Rajasthan Royals management 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 so happy today," Jaiswal said.
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