In the 38th match of IPL 2024, Yashasvi Jaiswal delivered a spectacular performance. He targeted bowlers like Jasprit Bumrah and Gerald Coetzee to score a magnificent century. The young batsman achieved this feat in 59 balls, marking his first century of the season.
Against Mumbai Indians, Yashasvi Jaiswal's bat thundered. He aggressively attacked the opposition, scoring a brilliant century. At just 23 years of age, he became the first player to hit two centuries in the IPL before turning 23. This season marked his first century. He played a blazing innings of 104 runs, leading the team to victory with nine wickets in hand.
Rajasthan Royals defeated Mumbai Indians by nine wickets, securing their seventh win of the season. With 14 points, Rajasthan strengthened their position at the top of the table, while Mumbai Indians remain in seventh place with six points. Mumbai Indians, after winning the toss and batting first, scored 179 runs for the loss of nine wickets in 20 overs. In response, Rajasthan achieved the target, scoring 183 runs for the loss of one wicket in 18.4 overs.
Jaiswal's Century Highlight
In IPL 2024's 38th match, Yashasvi Jaiswal showcased a powerful performance. He targeted bowlers like Jasprit Bumrah and Gerald Coetzee to score a formidable century. The young batsman played this innings with the support of 59 balls. What's interesting is that this is Jaiswal's first century of the season. Additionally, it's his second century in his IPL career. The 22-year-old faced 60 balls in this match, hitting nine fours and seven sixes to score 104 runs. Meanwhile, Samson contributed with 38 runs, including two fours and as many sixes. Both batsmen remained unbeaten till the end.
Record Set by Jaiswal
With his explosive innings, Jaiswal has set a new record. He became the first player to hit two centuries in the IPL before the age of 23. He achieved his second century in the IPL at the age of 22 years and 116 days. Earlier, at the age of 21 years and 123 days, he played an innings of 124 runs. He had also scored his first century in the IPL against Mumbai.
124 vs MI Wankhede 2023 (21 years 123 days)104* vs MI Jaipur 2024 (22 years 116 days)
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