Rajasthan Royals (RR) batsman Yashasvi Jaiswal has bounced back to form in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 after experiencing a rough patch in the tournament. He showcased his brilliance with the bat in a remarkable innings against Mumbai Indians (MI) on Monday (April 22) at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur.
Yashasvi Jaiswal Registered A Remarkable Century Against Mumbai Indians
Yashasvi Jaiswal, who had been getting starts but failing to convert them into big scores in the previous matches, finally delivered a performance that lived up to expectations in the game against Mumbai Indians (MI). The left-handed batsman showcased his class with the bat and played a crucial role in guiding his team to their 9th win of the tournament.
In the pursuit of 180 runs, Yashasvi Jaiswal displayed a proactive approach and laid a solid foundation for his team’s chase. He seemed unstoppable once he found his rhythm, displaying remarkable maturity and taking charge of the innings at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur.
Partnering with Jos Buttler (35), Jaiswal forged a crucial 74-run partnership. However, after Buttler’s dismissal, Jaiswal took it upon himself to guide his team to victory, launching an aggressive assault on the Mumbai Indians bowlers.
Achieving his first half-century of the season, Jaiswal’s jubilant celebration reflected his relief and satisfaction. He exuberantly flexed his muscles towards the dressing room, showcasing his joy and confidence in his performance.
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A determined half-century from Yashasvi Jaiswal 👏👏
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Later after the game, Yashasvi Jaiswal shared his thoughts on his innings, expressing his joy at his performance. He shared that his focus is on playing proper cricketing shots. He also expressed gratitude towards the team management and captain Sanju Samson for their support. Speaking to broadcasters, he said:
“Thank you so much, I really enjoyed it from the start and I made sure I was watching the ball properly and playing proper cricketing shots. I’m trying to do what I am doing well, some days it comes good and some days it doesn’t, I’m not thinking much.
“I want to thank all my seniors for 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,” he concluded.
