Sports
De La Cruz and Burns power the Reds to a 7-2 victory over the Rockies
Reds overpower Rockies 7-2 as De La Cruz and Burns lead the way
Yahoo Sports1 min read
CricketRecap
Yashasvi Jaiswal joins Buttler and Samson in RR's elite list after 50 vs PBKS
TL;DR
Yashasvi Jaiswal scored 51 runs for Rajasthan Royals against Punjab Kings, marking his 20th IPL fifty. He joins Jos Buttler and Sanju Samson as the only players in the franchise's history to achieve this milestone.
Key points
- Yashasvi Jaiswal scored 51 runs off 27 balls.
- He became the third player in RR history with 20+ fifties.
- Jos Buttler and Sanju Samson are the other players in this elite list.
IPL 2026Yashasvi JaiswalRajasthan RoyalsPunjab Kings
Yashasvi Jaiswal continued his impressive run in IPL 2026, scoring yet another half-century for Rajasthan Royals and entering an elite list in the franchise’s history.
Rajasthan Royals arrived at Punjab Kings’ home ground in New Chandigarh for Match 40 and opted to bowl first after winning the toss.
Punjab Kings responded with a commanding 222/4 in 20 overs, powered by a blistering late assault from Marcus Stoinis (62 off 22)* and a solid knock from Prabhsimran Singh (59). PBKS got off to a flying start with Priyansh Arya attacking aggressively in the powerplay before being dismissed by Jofra Archer. Prabhsimran then anchored the innings, maintaining momentum through the middle overs and registering his fourth fifty of the season. Rajasthan briefly clawed back through Yash Raj Punia, who picked up two key wickets, but Stoinis’ explosive finish, highlighted by a 24-run final over, took the game away from the visitors.
Jaiswal Shines in the Chase
In reply, Rajasthan Royals started aggressively, with Vaibhav Sooryavanshi smashing 43 off just 16 balls before falling early. Jaiswal then took charge, bringing up a well-crafted half-century before being dismissed on the very next delivery. He scored 51 off 27 balls, once again showcasing his consistency at the top.
With this knock, Jaiswal achieved a significant milestone, becoming only the third player in Rajasthan Royals history to register 20 or more 50-plus scores in the IPL, joining legends Jos Buttler and Sanju Samson.
Most 50-plus scores for RR in IPL
- 25 - Jos Buttler (82 inns)
- 25 - Sanju Samson (144 inns)
- 20 - Yashasvi Jaiswal (75 inns)*
- 19 - Ajinkya Rahane (93 inns)
- 16 - Shane Watson (76 inns)
Yashasvi Jaiswal in IPL 2026
In IPL 2026, Yashasvi Jaiswal continues to be a cornerstone for the Rajasthan Royals, providing explosive starts at the top of the order. During a rain-curtailed match against Mumbai Indians, Jaiswal completed 100 IPL sixes, becoming only the fourth player in Rajasthan Royals history to reach the landmark. has formed a lethal opening pair with 15-year-old prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. The duo currently ranks as one of the most explosive pairs in the tournament, averaging a run rate of 11.82 per over. In 8 matches Jaiswal has scored 255 runs with a strike rate of 153.61.
Q&A
How many fifty-plus scores does Yashasvi Jaiswal have in IPL?
Yashasvi Jaiswal has 20 or more fifty-plus scores in IPL, making him one of the top scorers for Rajasthan Royals.
Who are the other players in Rajasthan Royals history with 20 or more fifties?
The other players in Rajasthan Royals history with 20 or more fifties are Jos Buttler and Sanju Samson.
What was the match result between Rajasthan Royals and Punjab Kings?
Punjab Kings scored 222/4, and Rajasthan Royals were unable to chase it down, despite Jaiswal's half-century.