The Mumbai Indians’ clash against the Rajasthan Royals, even though got interrupted by rain, but the young players of the Royals smashed the MI players for big shots. As the match concluded and Yashasvi Jaiswal was asked about what made him hit the experienced bowlers of MI for such big sixes, he credited the 15-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi. Despite Jaiswal being an established international opener, he expressed that Suryavanshi's fearless approach, particularly against elite bowlers, has motivated him to further evolve his own game.

Yashasvi Jaiswal said, “I was thinking Vaibhav Suryavanshi can take on Jasprit Bumrah, the way he has been playing, it’s tremendous. He’s working so hard, I also got motivated by him that I need to develop some different shots”.

The dynamic between the two players was most evident during a rain-affected 11-over match against the Indians on April 7, 2026. Jaiswal credited Suryavanshi's explosive 14-ball 39 for easing the pressure on him, allowing Jaiswal to anchor the innings and finish with an unbeaten 77 off 32 balls.

 

 

Jaiswal struck 10 fours and 4 sixes, guiding Rajasthan Royals to a total of 150/3.During this innings, he became only the fourth player in RR history to hit 100 sixes for the franchise, joining Sanju Samson, Jos Buttler, and Shane Watson. His performance helped RR secure their third consecutive win, placing them at the top of the IPL 2026 points table.

RR batters dismantled the MI bowling attack

Jaiswal and Suryavanshi delivered a masterclass in power-hitting for the Rajasthan Royals (RR). Their explosive 80-run opening stand in just 5 overs set the foundation for RR’s 27-run victory over the Mumbai Indians (MI). Suryavanshi faced Jasprit Bumrah and hit a six off the very first ball he faced from the legendary pacer.

Jaiswal also officially took over the Orange Cap yesterday, 7 April 2026, following his match-winning performance against the Mumbai Indians. His unbeaten 77 off 32 balls in the match propelled him to the top of the leaderboard, surpassing Delhi Capitals' Sameer Rizvi.Jaiswal now leads with 170 runs in three matches, boasting an extraordinary average of 170.00 as he has only been dismissed once this season.