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Yashasvi Jaiswal (Image Credit: Twitter/IPL)
Rajasthan Royals' opening batter Yashasvi Jaiswal has made a record in the history of the IPL. He is batting like a video game against Kolkata Knight Riders of the ongoing 2023 season. It all started in the first over, interestingly bowled by skipper Nitish Rana, who is a part-timer. This went horribly wrong for the KRR skipper as Jaiswal belted him for 26 runs.
The over started with two back-to-back sixes. The first was mistimed by the former India U19 player towards long-on. However, the second six was hit towards the fine leg with Rana straying down the leg side. This was a much better-timed shot. On the fourth ball of the over, Rana took a pause before delivering. However, there was no pause on Jaiswal's side as he dispatched it to the boundary.
On the next ball, the Mumbaikar, Jaiswal hit another four, and the over finished with 26 runs. In the next over, Jos Buttler got run out but that didn't deter Jaiswal at all. The latter kept going with his business. Also, the overthrow from Rana and a six from Jaiswal in the over made it worse for the fielding side. In the next over, he hit three fours and a single to make the record.
Yashasvi Jaiswal now has the record for the fastest fifty
Meanwhile, the uncapped India player has managed to break the record held by KL Rahul and Pat Cummins collectively. Apparently, five years back, the former scored a 14-ball fifty against Delhi Daredevils (now Capitals). That was Rahul's first year with the Kings XI Punjab (now Punjab Kings).
Last year, KKR player Pat Cummins, who is not playing this year, equaled the record against his former team, Mumbai Indians. In that game, he hit 35 runs against Daniel Sams. However, this record is now broken by Jaiswal with a 13-ball fifty. However, he hasn't stopped and is nearing his hundred after scoring 83 off 38 balls and counting.
This is how Twitter reacted
Yashasvi Jaiswal becomes the first Indian batter to complete 500 runs in IPL 2023.
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) May 11, 2023
The Yashasvi Jaiswal season! pic.twitter.com/t5PnuAXnfE
YASHASVI JAISWAL ISN’T LETTING US BREATHE! 😂🔥 pic.twitter.com/Mj4Un0WLzC
— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) May 11, 2023
08-03-2018 — 11-05-2023 pic.twitter.com/oli9n9MszG
— Shivani Shukla (@iShivani_Shukla) May 11, 2023
Bowlers to Yashasvi Jaiswal today #KKRvsRR pic.twitter.com/PgDreEIs7I
— SwatKat💃 (@swatic12) May 11, 2023
HISTORY - YASHASVI JAISWAL NOW HAS THE FASTEST FIFTY IN IPL HISTORY.
— CricketMAN2 (@ImTanujSingh) May 11, 2023
He smashed 50* runs from 13 balls - UNBELIEVABLE, YASHASVI JAISWAL. pic.twitter.com/GOp0fwhF18
What a knock by Yashasvi Jaiswal#KKRvRR #RRvsKKR pic.twitter.com/xGzKeah8sv
— ShYam 🔯 (@_SPSB) May 11, 2023
Yashasvi Jaiswal is the most exciting batter to watch this IPL.
— Rahul Sharma (@CricFnatic) May 11, 2023
Yet to be dismissed by any spinner this season.
What a way to start the proceedings for RR.
Take a bow, young man. pic.twitter.com/FzyRqUbUhy
Repeat after me, We want Yashasvi Jaiswal in the Indian Team.
— Manoj Dimri (@manoj_dimri) May 11, 2023
Fastest fifty in IPL history but we will in all likelihood make him wait. #RRvsKKR #KKRvRR #CricketTwitter
Fastest 50 For Yashasvi Jaiswal.
— Aufridi Chumtya (@ShuhidAufridi) May 11, 2023
What A Player, Bow Down To Him 🛐. pic.twitter.com/sYsyyPneVV
HISTORIC - Yashasvi Jaiswal has the fastest fifty in the history of the IPL in just 13 balls.
— JAI KUMAR KALA (@RJ18KALA) May 11, 2023
The 21 year old creates history!#YashasviJaiswal pic.twitter.com/QdVNUkuUEm
Yashasvi Jaiswal and Kohli should open for India in t20 world cup 2024❤️🔥
— crazystalker🇮🇹 (@nanakostan) May 11, 2023
AGREE? pic.twitter.com/SRd9Sadc1f