Yashasvi Jaiswal put on yet another batting exhibition in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) to script Rajasthan Royals’ (RR) thumping nine-wicket victory over Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata on Thursday (May 11).
Chasing 150 to win, RR lost Jos Buttler for a three-ball duck but Jaiswal made a mockery of KKR bowling attack to notch up his half-century in just 13 balls – the fastest in the history of IPL.
The southpaw continued his carnage after the milestone as well, helping the Royals cross the 100-run mark in the ninth over.
While Jaiswal displayed his wide array of strokes, RR skipper Sanju Samson played the role of second fiddle to perfection. The duo was involved in an unbroken 121-run partnership to take the visitors over the line in just 13.1 overs.
Jaiswal eventually finished with 98 not out off 47 balls with 13 fours and 5 sixes whereas Samson returned with an unbeaten knock of 48 in 29 balls (2 fours and 5 sixes).
For his breathtaking batting display, Yashasvi Jaiswal received rich praise from the cricket fraternity, including the Indian stars Virat Kohli and KL Rahul.
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