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IPL 2026: Yashasvi Jaiswal creates first-ball six record but Mitchell Starc has the last laugh
TL;DR
Yashasvi Jaiswal hit a six off the first ball against Delhi Capitals, setting a new IPL record with four first-ball sixes. Despite this, Mitchell Starc's performance ultimately led to a different outcome.
Key points
- Yashasvi Jaiswal hit a six on the first ball against Delhi Capitals
- Jaiswal set a record with four first-ball sixes in IPL
- Mitchell Starc was the bowler during Jaiswal's record hit
Yashasvi JaiswalMitchell StarcDelhi CapitalsIPL 2026
Yashasvi Jaiswal added another stunning entry to his growing IPL record book with a six off the very first ball against Delhi Capitals in Jaipur. Facing Mitchell Starc, the left-hander made an immediate statement.
Starc began short and in the slot, and Jaiswal was quick to react. Hanging back, he picked the length early and swung it cleanly over backward square leg for a massive six. With that hit, Jaiswal moved to the top of the list for most first-ball sixes in IPL innings, achieving the feat for the fourth time.
Most times, hitting six on the first ball of an IPL innings
4 - Yashasvi Jaiswal*
2 - Priyansh Arya
1 - Naman Ojha
1 - Mayank Agarwal
1 - Sunil Narine
1 - Virat Kohli
1 - Robin Uthappa
1 - Phil Salt
1 - Sanju Samson
He also joined an elite group of players to hit a six off the very first ball of an IPL match, becoming the latest name on that list.
Six off the first ball of an IPL match
Naman Ojha (RR) off Brad Hodge (KKR), Durban, 2009
Virat Kohli (RCB) off Varun Aaron (RR), Bengaluru, 2019
Phil Salt (KKR) off Nuwan Thushara (MI), Kolkata, 2024
Priyansh Arya (PBKS) off Khaleel Ahmed (CSK), Mullanpur, 2025
Yashasvi Jaiswal (RR) off Mitchell Starc (DC), Jaipur, 2026*
However, the moment was short-lived. Starc responded immediately, dismissing Jaiswal on the third ball. A full toss caught him by surprise, and his attempted swipe ballooned back to the bowler, handing Starc his first wicket of the season.
Rajasthan Royals’ start worsened when Vaibhav Sooryavanshi fell in the next over for just 4, leaving the hosts under early pressure despite the explosive beginning.
Earlier, RR captain Riyan Parag had opted to bat, while Starc returned to action after recovering from a shoulder injury.
Q&A
How many first-ball sixes has Yashasvi Jaiswal hit in IPL?
Yashasvi Jaiswal has hit a total of four first-ball sixes in IPL matches.
Who are the players with the most first-ball sixes in IPL history?
The players with the most first-ball sixes in IPL history include Yashasvi Jaiswal with four, Priyansh Arya with two, and several others with one each.
What record did Yashasvi Jaiswal achieve in the IPL match against Delhi Capitals?
Yashasvi Jaiswal achieved the record for the most first-ball sixes in IPL innings during the match against Delhi Capitals.
