IPL 2025: Yashasvi Jaiswal reveals formula of success on two-paced Jaipur surface against RCB

ANI April 13, 2025 170 views

Young cricket sensation Yashasvi Jaiswal demonstrated remarkable skill and adaptability during a challenging IPL match in Jaipur against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Facing a two-paced pitch under scorching heat, Jaiswal strategically built a 60-run partnership with Riyan Parag, proving his tactical batting prowess. His methodical approach included innovative sweep shots and careful shot selection, helping Rajasthan Royals reach a competitive total of 173/4. Despite his impressive individual performance, RCB ultimately won the match with a clinical chase led by Virat Kohli and Phil Salt.

"I was trying to assess the conditions... I enjoyed it there" - Yashasvi Jaiswal
Jaipur, April 13: Rajasthan Royals opener Yashasvi Jaiswal decoded his approach on a "two-paced" surface where he "enjoyed" playing against a clinical Royal Challengers Bengaluru bowling unit in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 on an action-packed Sunday.

Key Points

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Jaiswal crafted crucial 60-run partnership with Riyan Parag

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Adapted sweeps to counter spin threats

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Scored 75 runs from 47 challenging deliveries

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Helped Royals reach competitive 173/4

After being put to bat, Rajasthan got off to a dwindling start and needed individual brilliance to fight its way to a competitive total. When the Royals needed a partnership, Jaiswal raised a 60-run stand for the second wicket with Riyan Parag under Jaipur's scorching heat.

He pulled out various renditions of sweep shots to nullify the spin threat and effortlessly target the boundary rope. When the ball kept low, Jaiswal stayed vigilant to preserve his wicket. It wasn't a typical Jaiswal knock from the vault; he struggled to time the ball to perfection and find fluency. Jaiswal brought up 75 from 47 deliveries to steer Rajasthan to 173//4.

Throughout his stay on the crease, Jaiswal constantly assessed the conditions while working towards building partnerships. Even though Rajasthan's strip wasn't a batting paradise, considering its two-faced nature, the young southpaw enjoyed his time on the crease.

"It was good. I was trying to assess the conditions. I was trying to build a partnership so that we could score at least 170. I was trying to give the base to the other batsmen and was trying to get a good start for my team. I enjoyed it there. It's a pretty good score for us; the wicket is a little bit two-paced," Jaiswal said during the mid-innings show.

Jaiswal's swashbuckling exploits ended at the hands of Josh Hazlewood in the 16th over. With power-hitting turning out to be the need of the hour, Jaiswal pulled out another sweep from his arsenal on a full-length delivery. He completely missed his shot and got pinned straight in front of the stumps.

After Jaiswal's dismissal, Dhruv Jurel came in to add the much-needed finishing touches with his composed 35 from 23 deliveries to propel Rajasthan to a fighting total. However, Phil Salt's early onslaught and a chase masterclass from Virat Kohli lifted the Royal Challengers to an emphatic 9-wicket triumph.

Reader Comments

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Rahul K.
Jaiswal's innings was pure class! The way he adapted to that tricky pitch shows his maturity beyond his years. That sweep shot against spinners was 🔥 Hope he keeps this form going for RR!
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Priya M.
While Jaiswal played well, I think he could have accelerated a bit more in the middle overs. 75 off 47 is good but on these smaller grounds, 85-90 would've made the difference. Still, great effort!
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Arjun S.
That partnership with Parag was crucial! Both young guns showing their worth. The future of Indian cricket looks bright with talents like these 💪
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Sanjana T.
The way he talked about assessing conditions shows his cricketing intelligence. Not many young players have that game awareness. Proud of our Yashasvi! 🧡
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Vikram J.
Shame they couldn't defend the total, but Jaiswal's knock was the highlight for me. That dismissal to Hazlewood was unfortunate - just one of those days when the shot didn't come off.
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Neha P.
His ability to play both spin and pace on that surface was impressive! The sweep shots were particularly effective. Can't wait to see more of him this season 🤩

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