Yashasvi Jaiswal starred in Rajasthan Royals’ 27-run win over Mumbai Indians in a rain-curtailed IPL 2026 match on Tuesday. The match was reduced to 11-overs-a-side contest where the opener scored a brilliant 77 not out off 32 balls, which included 10 fours and four sixes.
Riding on Jaiswal batting heroics, the Royals posted 150 for 3 after put in to bat first. Jaiswal during the post-match presentation said that he had walked out to the crease with a clear set of plan and which bowlers to target.
“I had something in my mind because it was only a three-over powerplay, so I was thinking who I could take on. DC (Deepak Chahar) bhai was bowling, so I thought I could take him on. Then Bumrah bhai was going to bowl, so I was thinking Vaibhav can take him and then I can take on someone else,” he said.
Speaking on his preparation while playing all the formats of the game, Jaiswal said: “It is not easy playing all formats. Trying my best every single time. Making sure I develop different shots and understand what to play on which wicket. It helps when I prepare well.”
Jaiswal continued and said it is important to understand the situation and select your shots accordingly.
“I am just trying to understand the situation and think about what I can do for the team. If I know what is required and which shots are needed, I will go for it,” he said.
Jaiswal also praised his opening partner Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who struck 39 off 14 balls as the duo put up an opening stand of 80 runs in five overs.
“The way he has been playing is tremendous. I also get motivated looking at him. We discuss how we can go about things and I keep giving him positive messages to play freely. He is amazing, understands the game well and is capable of doing things on his own,” said Jaiswal.
