Yashasvi Jaiswal Rewrites Record Books in IPL 2026 Clash Against Mumbai Indians

Rishi Gupta
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Yashasvi Jaiswal (Image source: AP)

Yashasvi Jaiswal delivered a stunning batting display against Mumbai Indians in match number 13 of the IPL 2026 season, dismantling the bowling attack with authority. Opening alongside Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in a rain-shortened contest reduced to 11 overs per side, the Rajasthan Royals batter smashed an unbeaten 77 off just 32 balls, including 10 boundaries and four sixes.

During his explosive innings, Jaiswal achieved multiple milestones and broke several records for his franchise. Here is a detailed look at the landmarks he reached during his remarkable match.

Third-fastest IPL fifty of his career

Jaiswal reached his half-century in emphatic fashion, bringing it up with a boundary through point off Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya in the eighth over. The left-handed opener got to the milestone in just 23 deliveries, making it the third-fastest fifty of his IPL career.

Fastest 50s for Yashasvi Jaiswal in IPL (by balls):

  • 13 vs KKR, Kolkata, 2023
  • 19 vs CSK, Abu Dhabi, 2021
  • 23 vs MI, Guwahati, 2026

Levels Ajinkya Rahane in 50+ scores for Rajasthan Royals

This innings also marked Jaiswal’s 19th score of 50 or more in the IPL, all of which have come for Rajasthan Royals. With this effort, he drew level with Ajinkya Rahane for the second-highest number of 50+ scores for the franchise, behind only Jos Buttler and Sanju Samson.

Most 50+ scores for RR in IPL:

  • 25 – Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson
  • 19 – Ajinkya Rahane, Yashasvi Jaiswal*
  • 16 – Shane Watson

Fourth-fastest Indian to 100 IPL sixes

Jaiswal also reached another major milestone, becoming the fourth-fastest Indian in IPL history to hit 100 sixes. He achieved the feat in his 69th innings, moving ahead of Abhishek Sharma on the list, while trailing Shivam Dube, Rishabh Pant and KL Rahul.

Fastest to 100 IPL sixes by Indians (by innings):

  • 59 – Shivam Dube
  • 62 – Rishabh Pant
  • 68 – KL Rahul
  • 69 – Yashasvi Jaiswal*
  • 74 – Abhishek Sharma

One of his top IPL innings

With 70 IPL appearances, Jaiswal has now registered two centuries and 17 half-centuries in the tournament. His unbeaten 77 against Mumbai Indians ranks as the fourth-highest score of his IPL career, behind his two hundreds and a 98* against Kolkata Knight Riders earlier.

Highest individual scores for Yashasvi Jaiswal in IPL:

  • 124 vs MI, Mumbai, Wankhede, 2023
  • 104* vs MI, Jaipur, 2024
  • 98* vs KKR, Kolkata, 2023
  • 77* vs MI, Guwahati, 2026
  • 77 vs CSK, Jaipur, 2023
  • 75 vs RCB, Jaipur, 2025

Among Royals’ elite six-hitters

Jaiswal also became only the fourth Rajasthan Royals player to complete 100 sixes in the IPL. He joins a select group that includes Sanju Samson, Jos Buttler and Shane Watson.

Most sixes for Rajasthan Royals in IPL:

  • 192 – Sanju Samson
  • 135 – Jos Buttler
  • 109 – Shane Watson
  • 100* – Yashasvi Jaiswal

Royals post 150 in 11 overs

Batting first, Rajasthan Royals put up 150/3 in their allotted 11 overs in Guwahati. Jaiswal set the tone early, taking 22 runs off the opening over bowled by Deepak Chahar.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi contributed a quick 39 off 14 balls, striking one four and five sixes. Captain Riyan Parag then added a brisk cameo towards the end to round off a dominant batting performance.

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