Yashasvi Jaiswal KKR vs RR IPL 2023: Young Rajasthan Royals batsman Yashasvi Jaiswal made the bowlers sweat in the match played at Eden Gardens on Thursday. Yashasvi scored an unbeaten 98 facing 47 balls. Due to his innings, Rajasthan defeated Kolkata Knight Riders by 9 wickets in their home ground. Jaiswal also scored the fastest half-century in IPL history. Virat Kohli also became a fan of his innings. Kohli has given a reaction on social media regarding Yashasvi.
Rajasthan won the toss and decided to bowl first. During this, Kolkata scored 149 runs. In response, Rajasthan achieved the target in 13.1 overs. Yashasvi and Jose Butler came to open for the team. Yashasvi had already scored 26 runs in the first over. However, after this Butler was run out without opening an account. But Sanju Samson took the lead and fully supported Yashasvi. Sanju scored an unbeaten 48 in 29 balls. While Jaiswal scored an unbeaten 98 in 47 balls. He hit 13 fours and 5 sixes.
Seeing the stormy innings of Yashasvi, Virat Kohli also became his fan. Kohli praised Jaiswal by sharing an Instagram story. Virat wrote, “This is one of the best innings I have seen so far. What a talent.
This season has been fantastic for Yashasvi Jaiswal so far. He has reached number two in terms of scoring the most runs this season. He has scored 575 runs in 12 matches. Jaiswal has scored a century and 4 half-centuries. During this, his best score has been 124 runs. He has hit 74 fours and 26 sixes. Currently, Faf du Plessis is on top in terms of scoring the most runs. He has scored 576 runs in 11 matches.
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