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Rajasthan Royals’ (RR) star opener Yashasvi Jaiswal etched his name into the history books by smashing the fastest-ever fifty in Indian Premier League (IPL). Yashasvi’s record feat came in the 56th match of IPL 2023 against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the Eden Gardens on Thursday (May 11). The left-handed batter’s exploit guided Rajasthan to a convincing nine-wicket victory over the Kolkata-based team in the contest.
Asked to bat first, KKR started slow and could manage to set a target of 149/8 for RR in their allotted 20 overs. Venkatesh Iyer was the top scorer for his team, with 57 runs off 42 balls. Meanwhile, Yuzvendra Chahal was the pick of the bowlers for Rajasthan, taking four wickets for 25 runs in his quota of four overs.
In response, Rajasthan chased down the target with ease and won the match by nine wickets in just 13.1 overs. Yashasvi played a brilliant knock of 98 runs off 47 deliveries, including twelve fours and five sixes. Sanju Samson also played well and scored 48 runs off 29 balls. On the other hand, Shardul Thakur was the only bowler to scalp a wicket for KKR.
Yashasvi was adjudged ‘Player of the Match’ for his sensational knock. Notably, the 21-year-old is currently the second-highest run-scorer in IPL 2023, with 576 runs in twelve matches. He even registered his maiden century in the ongoing tournament and became the fourth youngest batter to score a ton in the cash-rich league.
Following his knock against KKR, many people from the cricket fraternity lauded Yashasvi and shared their best wishes for the young Indian batter. While Virat Kohli took to his Instagram to congratulate the Mumbai cricketer, Virender Sehwag posted a special message for Yashasvi on his official Twitter handle.
The previous fastest fifty record holder KL Rahul also took to Twitter and doffed his head to Yashasvi. In the meantime, other notable names to praise the opening batter included the likes of Ian Bishop, Michael Vaughan, Brett Lee and many others.
Here’s how the cricketing world reacted to Yashasvi’s sensational knock:
This kid is special. Thoroughly enjoyed his clean striking. #YashasviJaiswal pic.twitter.com/x5H67eLSHe
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) May 11, 2023
.@ybj_19 pic.twitter.com/DUEHrIUfxo
— K L Rahul (@klrahul) May 11, 2023
It’s worth pointing out one more time that Yashasvi Jaiswal’s numbers in the other two formats is also outstanding. A good cross format player.
— Ian Raphael Bishop (@irbishi) May 11, 2023
Yashasvi Jaiswal thanked Virat Kohli for the appreciation. pic.twitter.com/t1kWlvURXg
— CricketMAN2 (@ImTanujSingh) May 12, 2023
Ye Jaiswal Yashasvi bhi hai or tejasvi bhi 👏
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) May 11, 2023
Jaiswal has really been outstanding this season, 2024 WC look out
— David Warner (@davidwarner31) May 11, 2023
Jaiswal in the first-over this IPL: pic.twitter.com/Fx9SSXM4YV
— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) May 11, 2023
I would have selected @ybj_19 as KL Rahuls replacement for the World Test championship final … He is that good .. he is going to be a superstar .. #India
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) May 11, 2023
What a surreal batting effort this! Class #YashasviJaiswal#KKRvRR #IPL2023
— S.Badrinath (@s_badrinath) May 11, 2023
Fastest fifty in #IPL history by @ybj_19 in just 13 balls. He’s having a unbelievable season this time. #IPL2023 #KKRvRR
— Yusuf Pathan (@iamyusufpathan) May 11, 2023
Take a bow #YashasviJaiswal. You beauty 💪🏾💪🏾🏾
— Robin Aiyuda Uthappa (@robbieuthappa) May 11, 2023
Jai Jai Jaiswal… fastest 50 in #IPL in 13 balls. Smashing 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
— Anjum Chopra (@chopraanjum) May 11, 2023
Jaiswal – lost for words…#KKRvRR
— Tom Moody (@TomMoodyCricket) May 11, 2023
Absolutely awesome from Jaiswal!!#IPL #KKRvsRR #specialknock
— Mpumelelo Mbangwa (@mmbangwa) May 11, 2023
Congratulations @ybj_19 on the fastest IPL fifty. Your hard work paid off, and your exceptional skills will take you far. Keep it up! #IPL2023 #KKRvRR
— Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina) May 11, 2023
Yesh Yes V Jaiswal 👏🏻#WhistlePodu #IPL2023
— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) May 11, 2023
HATS OFF YASHASVI JAISWAL!! pic.twitter.com/OwJJwBQ0us
— SunRisers Hyderabad (@SunRisers) May 11, 2023
Special knock. Special player.
Take a bow @ybj_19 🔥— Surya Kumar Yadav (@surya_14kumar) May 11, 2023
Yashasvi Jaiswal is my favourite Indian young batter!🙌
Looking forward to see you in 🇮🇳 colours soon.@ybj_19 @rajasthanroyals💗 #IPL2023— Lasith Malinga (@malinga_ninety9) May 11, 2023
It was Yashasvi Jaiswal’s night. Well played, @ybj_19 👏
— KolkataKnightRiders (@KKRiders) May 11, 2023
That has to be one of the most dramatic 3 overs I have called..#YashasviJaiswal. #AbsoluteStar
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) May 11, 2023
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