Yashasvi Jaiswal is an Indian international cricketer. He is a left-handed opening batter who plays for Mumbai in domestic cricket and Rajasthan Royals in the IPL. He has played for India in all formats since his debut in 2023.
He scored a century on Test debut against West Indies in 2023. In the 2024 Test series against England, he made two double centuries in consecutive matches and scored over 700 runs in the series. He also hit a record number of sixes in a Test innings.
He was Player of the Tournament in the 2020 U-19 World Cup and later became part of India’s 2024 T20 World Cup winning squad. He was also named in the Time 100 Next list in 2025.
Top 10 Things You Didn’t Know About Yashasvi Jaiswal
A Tent Was His Home
At age 10, Yashasvi moved to Mumbai and lived in a canvas tent at Azad Maidan. He shared cramped space with groundsmen, no electricity or toilets. He endured heat and rain with only one thought – to play cricket. A tent became his first home in the city of dreams.
Sold Pani Puris to Survive
To earn a living, young Jaiswal sold pani puris in the evenings after practice. He felt deep embarrassment when his teammates would come to eat and he had to serve them. But he swallowed his pride. A boy selling golgappas – who would later smash records for India.
Unthinkable All-Round Record at 12
In January 2014, in a school match, Jaiswal scored 319 runs (highest individual score) and took all 10 wickets with figures of 13/99. Yes, all ten. An unthinkable all-round double that made everyone sit up and notice. A one-man army at age 12.
Youngest to List A Double Century
On October 25, 2019, Jaiswal scored 203 runs in a Vijay Hazare Trophy match. At 17 years and 292 days, he became the youngest cricketer ever to hit a double century in List A cricket, breaking a 44-year-old record. History made.
Fastest IPL Fifty in 13 Balls
In IPL 2023, Yashasvi smashed a half-century in just 13 balls against KKR. He equalled the joint record held by KL Rahul and Pat Cummins. Thirteen balls and 14 runs needed per ball. Absolute mayhem with the bat. One of T20’s most breathtaking innings.
Most Test Sixes in a Series
During the 2023-2025 cycle, Jaiswal hit 20 sixes in a single Test series against England. That is the most by any batter in Test cricket history. An opener playing like a T20 star in the longest format – fearless, destructive, and record-breaking.
First-Ball Sixes Four Times in IPL
In IPL 2026, Jaiswal became the first player ever to hit a six off the very first ball of an innings on four separate occasions. Explosive intent from ball one. No settling in, no leaving alone. He showed pure aggression that sets the tone immediately.
Gifted His Bat to a Blind Fan
At Edgbaston in 2025, Jaiswal met Ravi, a 12-year-old blind fan. He gave the boy his match-autographed bat after a heartfelt conversation. A simple gesture that melted hearts and overshadowed the game’s result. Cricket aside, that’s the real win.
Talks to the Mirror for Focus
To stay composed under pressure, Jaiswal has a “weird” routine. He spends 10-15 minutes talking to himself in the mirror inside his room. It keeps his focus sharp and prevents overconfidence. A quiet conversation with himself – his secret weapon.
His Brother Gave Up Cricket for Him
Yashasvi’s older brother Tejasvi sacrificed his own promising cricket career to work and support the household. He made sure Yashasvi’s dream didn’t starve. Later, Yashasvi returned the favour by motivating his brother to make a professional comeback. Real family love.
FAQs
Q. Which teams does Yashasvi Jaiswal play for?
A. Yashasvi Jaiswal plays for Mumbai and Rajasthan Royals.
Q. When did Yashasvi Jaiswal make his Test debut?
A. Yashasvi Jaiswal made his Test debut in 2023 against West Indies.
Q. What big record did Yashasvi Jaiswal make in the England Test series 2024?
A. Yashasvi Jaiswal scored two double centuries in back-to-back matches.
Q. What is Yashasvi Jaiswal’s U-19 World Cup achievement?
A. Yashasvi Jaiswal was Player of the Tournament in the 2020 U-19 World Cup.
Q. What major team achievement is Yashasvi Jaiswal part of?
A. Yashasvi Jaiswal won the 2024 T20 World Cup as part of the Indian squad.
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