Yashasvi Jaiswal's Blistering 77 Powers Rajasthan Royals to Dominant Win Over Mumbai Indians
Yashasvi Jaiswal smashed a rapid 77 not out off just 32 balls as Rajasthan Royals defeated Mumbai Indians by 27 runs in a rain-shortened 11-over IPL 2026 encounter in Guwahati.
Key Points
- Jaiswal scored 77 not out from 32 balls with a strike rate of 240
- Rajasthan Royals posted a formidable total in the 11-over rain-curtailed match
- Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, 15, became the youngest player to face Jasprit Bumrah in competitive cricket
- Mumbai Indians suffered their second consecutive defeat in IPL 2026
Full Details
In a spectacular display of power-hitting, Yashasvi Jaiswal lit up the Guwahati stadium with his explosive batting, scoring 77 runs from 32 deliveries to guide Rajasthan Royals to a commanding total. The 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi also made headlines by becoming the youngest player to face Jasprit Bumrah in competitive cricket, lofting the world-class pacer for a straight six. The Royals raced to 58-0 in just three overs, with Jaiswal particularly devastating against Trent Boult, hitting back-to-back sixes in a 22-run over. Mumbai Indians, despite having international stars like Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, and Hardik Pandya in their lineup, never recovered from the early onslaught and slumped to their second straight defeat in IPL 2026.
Why It Matters
This victory marks Rajasthan's third straight win in IPL 2026, establishing them as early season contenders while Mumbai Indians face questions over their batting and bowling combinations.
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