Yashasvi Jaiswal is an Indian cricketer across all formats. The left-handed opener made an instant impact in Test cricket. He scored a century on debut against the West Indies in 2023. He has become known for his fearless batting style. And his ability to dominate bowlers early in the innings.
He plays domestic cricket for Mumbai and represents Rajasthan Royals in the IPL. Before reaching the senior Indian team, he was one of the stars of the 2020 Under-19 World Cup. He finished as the tournament’s highest run-scorer and won the Player of the Tournament award.
Jaiswal’s biggest rise came during India’s 2024 Test series against England. He scored double centuries in back-to-back Tests and became only the third Indian batter after Vinod Kambli and Virat Kohli to do that. He also matched Wasim Akram’s world record for most sixes in a Test innings with 12. During the same series, he crossed 700 runs, becoming only the second Indian after Sunil Gavaskar to achieve that in a single Test series.
In IPL 2026, Jaiswal continued his aggressive form for Rajasthan Royals. In the big chase against Lucknow Super Giants, he smashed 43 runs off just 23 balls and helped RR make a flying start in the chase of 221. He attacked Akash Singh early and set the tone before Vaibhav Sooryavanshi took over with his explosive innings.
5 Fun Facts You Didn’t Know About Yashasvi Jaiswal
Gave His First Paycheck Straight to His Mom
Yashasvi now earns crores. But he has never forgotten where he came from. He didn’t spend a single rupee on himself, when he received his very first paycheck. Instead, he handed it over to his mother as a heartfelt thank you for all the family’s sacrifices. A simple gesture that shows his roots are still firmly intact.
A Self-Confessed ‘Romantic Guy’ Who Loves Titanic
On the field, Jaiswal is aggressive and fearless. Off it, he has a soft, romantic side. His all-time favourite movie is James Cameron’s Titanic. He is such a big fan that he has a massive crush on Kate Winslet and dreams of meeting her someday. The left-handed opener, it turns out, is a hopeless romantic at heart.
Created an Insane All-Round Record at Age 12
Most young cricketers dream of scoring big runs. At just 12 years old, Jaiswal did the impossible in a school match. He smashed a staggering 319 runs and, unbelievably, took all 10 wickets in the innings, finishing with bowling figures of 13/99. That’s a double that might never be repeated at any level of cricket.
Holds Three Stunning World Records
Yashasvi’s hunger for big scores has already placed him in elite company. He holds three major world records: youngest cricketer to score a double century in List A cricket, most sixes in a single Test series, and most sixes in Test cricket in a calendar year. At his age, that’s not just special – that’s rewriting history books.
His Brother Gave Up His Own Dream for Him
Yashasvi’s success wasn’t a solo journey. His elder brother Tejasvi was also a promising cricketer. But due to severe financial problems in 2014, Tejasvi quit the sport and took a salesman job in Delhi so he could send money home and keep Yashasvi’s dream alive. That’s the kind of sacrifice that fuels a champion.
FAQs
Q. Which IPL team does Yashasvi Jaiswal play for?
A. Yashasvi Jaiswal plays for Rajasthan Royals in the IPL.
Q. When did Yashasvi Jaiswal make his Test debut for India?
A. Yashasvi Jaiswal made his Test debut against West Indies in 2023.
Q. What major record did Jaiswal achieve against England in 2024?
A. Yashasvi Jaiswal scored double centuries in back-to-back Test matches.
Q. Which award did Jaiswal win in the 2020 Under-19 World Cup?
A. Yashasvi Jaiswal won the Player of the Tournament award. He also finished as the highest run-scorer.
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