Yashasvi Jaiswal continues to make headlines with his consistent run-scoring exploits, whether in England, at home against the West Indies, or in domestic tournaments like the Ranji Trophy. The young Mumbai batter showcased his extraordinary talent once again during a Ranji Trophy clash against Rajasthan at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium.
In a brilliant display of skill, Jaiswal reached his 17th first-class century at just 23 years old, signaling perfect timing ahead of India’s two-Test series against defending World Test Championship champions South Africa, scheduled to start in 10 days.
Masterclass from Yashasvi Jaiswal in Mumbai vs Rajasthan
Jaiswal’s innings was packed with strokes, as he hit multiple boundaries to reach his century at a strike rate exceeding 80. The left-handed batter achieved the milestone in the first session of the final day, even with Mumbai trailing Rajasthan by more than 350 runs. He had already top-scored for Mumbai in the first innings with 67, being the only Mumbai batsman to cross fifty.
Despite Jaiswal’s heroic effort, Rajasthan dominated the match, thanks to a massive first-innings lead. Mumbai was bowled out for 254, and Rajasthan went on to post 617/6 declared, powered by a marathon 248 from Deepak Hooda.
Jaiswal’s Impressive Form and Future Prospects
At present, Jaiswal is batting on 103* in the second innings, with Musheer Khan (63) and Ajinkya Rahane (18) already dismissed, while Sarfaraz Khan is yet to come to the crease. This century marks his third in the last five red-ball matches, with previous tons coming in Delhi and at The Oval.
Jaiswal now averages over 57 in first-class cricket, having amassed more than 4,500 runs—a testament to his consistency and temperament. With such form, he is shaping up as a key player for India in the upcoming series against South Africa, bringing both confidence and momentum into the squad.
