Tag: Yashasvi Jaiswal

Yashasvi Jaiswal is one of the brightest young talents in Indian cricket. Known for his elegant stroke play and fearless attitude, he has already made a strong impact in both international cricket and the Indian Premier League (IPL). If you want to stay updated on Yashasvi Jaiswal’s career records, live match updates, stats, and latest cricket news, this page at Today Cricket Matches is your go-to destination.

Early and Personal Life

Yashasvi Bhupendra Kumar Jaiswal was born on December 28, 2001, in Suriyawan, Bhadohi, Uttar Pradesh. Coming from a humble background, Jaiswal moved to Mumbai at the age of 11 to pursue cricket. He faced hardships early on, even living in tents near Azad Maidan and selling pani puri to make ends meet. His struggle and perseverance made him a true symbol of grit and ambition.

His early life story continues to inspire millions of cricket fans across India.

Early and Domestic Career

Yashasvi’s rise began in domestic cricket. He made headlines during the 2019 Vijay Hazare Trophy, becoming the youngest cricketer to score a double century in List A cricket at just 17 years old.

He represented India in the 2020 U-19 Cricket World Cup, finishing as the tournament’s highest run-scorer with 400 runs. He was later awarded the Man of the Tournament.

He made his First-Class debut for Mumbai in 2019, and since then, he has been a consistent performer in the Ranji Trophy, Duleep Trophy, and Irani Cup.

International Career

Debut and Early Career

Yashasvi Jaiswal made his Test debut against West Indies in July 2023, scoring a brilliant 171 runs in his very first match. He quickly established himself as a reliable opener in the red-ball format.

He made his T20I debut in August 2023 against West Indies and displayed his fearless approach right from the start, including a match-winning 84* off 51 balls in one of the early games.

Top-Ranked T20I Batter (Emerging)

Although still early in his international T20 career, Jaiswal has shown the temperament and talent to become a future ICC Top 10 T20I batter. His explosive hitting at the top of the order adds tremendous value to India’s powerplay strategy.

Test Debut and World Cups

Jaiswal has played in major Test series against England, Australia, and South Africa. His back-to-back centuries in the 2024 Test series vs England at home earned him accolades across the cricketing world.

He is expected to be a key part of India’s squad in the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup and 2027 ODI World Cup.

IPL Career

Yashasvi Jaiswal was signed by Rajasthan Royals ahead of the 2020 IPL season. Though he had a modest start, he truly exploded in IPL 2023, where he scored 625 runs, including a record-breaking 13-ball half-century, the fastest in IPL history.

He has emerged as a consistent opener and a core part of RR’s strategy alongside Jos Buttler and Sanju Samson.

In IPL 2025, he maintained top form, scoring 534 runs and anchoring crucial chases and aggressive starts.

Playing Style

Jaiswal is a left-handed opener known for his classical strokeplay combined with modern-day aggression. He can accelerate when needed and plays spin and pace equally well.

He is particularly strong on the off-side, with elegant cover drives and lofted shots. In T20s, he blends timing and power seamlessly, often taking on bowlers from the first over.

Honors

India

• Youngest Indian to score a Test century overseas (171 vs WI, 2023)
• Fastest Indian T20I half-century (off 13 balls vs Nepal, 2024)
• Leading run-scorer in U-19 World Cup 2020
• Most runs in Duleep Trophy 2022

Rajasthan Royals

• IPL 2023: Scored 625 runs | Orange Cap contender
• Fastest 50 in IPL history (13 balls)
• Most boundaries in Powerplay (IPL 2023 & 2025)

Individual

• BCCI Best Emerging Player – 2023
• IPL Emerging Player of the Season – 2023
• Wisden India Cricketer to Watch – 2024

Career Statistics

International Career Stats

IPL Stats