Yashasvi Jaiswal becomes RR's youngest centurion in IPL: Key stats
Youngster Yashasvi Jaiswal has slammed his maiden century in the Indian Premier League (IPL). He reached the three-figure mark in match number 42 against Mumbai Indians in IPL 2023 at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. His incredible knock helped the Royals fetch another strong start. Jaiswal shared a 72-run stand with Jos Buttler for the opening wicket. The former is now RR's youngest IPL centurion.
RR's seventh centurion in IPL
Jaiswal has become the seventh player to have slammed a century for RR in the IPL. Buttler (5), Shane Watson (2), Ajinkya Rahane (2), Sanju Samson (2), Ben Stokes (1), and Yusuf Pathan (1) are the others with this feat. At 21 years and 123 days, Jaiswal has become the youngest centurion for the Royals in the cash-rich league.
Jaiswal, Buttler fire in PP
RR had a flying start after skipper Sanju Samson elected to bat. Like the last game, Jaiswal and Jos Buttler came out all guns blazing. While the latter batted cautiously, Jaiswal kept punishing the CSK bowlers. The Indian batter made his intent clear after smacking a maximum in the first over. The duo also went after Jofra Archer. RR were 65/0 after six overs.
Most Powerplay runs in IPL 2023
Jaiswal has been phenomenal in the Powerplay in IPL 2023. He now has the most runs in this phase this season, having slammed 227 runs at a strike rate of 165.69. Jaiswal left behind Lucknow Super Giants's Kyle Mayers, who owns 204 Powerplay runs.
Highest individual IPL score by an uncapped player
Jaiswal now has the highest individual score by an uncapped player in the IPL. He broke the record of Paul Valthaty, who slammed an unbeaten 120 for Punjab Kings against Chennai Super Kings in 2011 in Mohali. Jaiswal also registered the joint-highest individual score for RR in the IPL, with Buttler. Overall, he is the fourth-youngest player to score an IPL ton.
Jaiswal scores at 200
Jaiswal continued his exploits, slamming 41* off 23 balls in the Powerplay. He brought his maiden IPL century off 53 balls (18th over). The young left-handed batter hammered his fourth 50+ score of the ongoing season and seventh overall. Jaiswal also touched the 900-run mark in the IPL during his knock. He ended up slamming 124 off 62 balls (16 fours, 8 sixes).
