IPL 2023: 5 boundaries in 6 balls, Yashasvi Jaiswal on fire in RR Vs DC match

New Delhi: Yashasvi Jaiswal put on an impressive performance at Guwahati’s Barsapara Cricket Stadium, starting an outburst of boundaries against the Delhi Capitals spinners. Rajasthan Royals took on Delhi Capitals in the first part of a doubleheader on Saturday and got off to a flying start, with young Jaiswal smashing five boundaries in the first over alone against Khaleel Ahmed.

Yashasvi Jaiswal on fire – 4,4,4,0,4,4 in the opening over.#IPL2023 #Jaiswal pic.twitter.com/GxRNpRK570

— Shekhar (@shekhar_tiwarii) April 8, 2023

The Delhi Capitals won the toss and chose to bowl first, but the choice stung as Jaiswal and Buttler began the game in fifth gear. The RR opening pair contributed to a tremendous 68-run opening partnership by the first batting powerplay, giving their team a rapid start.

In the first six overs, Jaiswal scored 41 runs in 21 balls and Buttler added 24 runs in 15 balls. With their style of play, the duo quickly grabbed the hearts of fans and became the talk of social media.

The most expensive purchase in #IPL history bowls the first ball of the innings… Not a single fuck was given by Yashasvi #Jaiswal ?? #IPL2023 #RRvsPBKS pic.twitter.com/3myH05zssA

— ツ Λ̸̨shish ツ (@Ashish_Twits) April 6, 2023

Jaiswal smashed back-to-back boundaries against DC’s star all-rounder Axar Patel to reach his half-century in only 25 balls. With their explosive show, the RR openers appeared to take the game far away from Delhi.