Yashasvi Jaiswal Shines in IPL 2025 Match as Rajasthan Royals Chase Down Punjab Kings' Total

In a thrilling IPL 2025 match, Yashasvi Jaiswal of Rajasthan Royals made headlines with an explosive start, scoring 22 runs in the first over against Punjab Kings. The match saw Punjab set a formidable target of 219 runs, but Jaiswal's remarkable performance helped RR chase it down. This article delves into the highlights of the match, including record-breaking statistics and key player performances, making it a must-read for cricket enthusiasts.

By Narendra Chaudhary May 18, 2025, 18:15 IST

Match Overview

In the thrilling 59th match of IPL 2025 held at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur, Rajasthan Royals (RR) faced off against Punjab Kings (PBKS). The match saw an explosive performance from opener Yashasvi Jaiswal right from the start of the chase.

Punjab Kings Set a Challenging Target

Batting first, Punjab Kings amassed an impressive score of 219 runs for the loss of five wickets. Nehal Wadhera contributed significantly with a score of 70, while Shashank Singh added a brisk 59, helping PBKS achieve the highest IPL total recorded at this venue.

Jaiswal's Explosive Start

Despite the daunting target, Yashasvi Jaiswal of Rajasthan Royals showcased remarkable skill. He dominated Arshdeep Singh's opening over, scoring 22 runs, which included four boundaries and a six. This performance marked the joint-fifth highest runs scored in the first over of an IPL innings.

Record-Breaking First Over

Most Runs Scored in 1st Over of an IPL Inning

Runs in first over	Scored by	Against	Year	Venue
27	RCB	MI	2011	Chennai
26	RR	KKR	2023	Kolkata
26	KKR	MI	2013	Kolkata
25	DC	KKR	2021	Ahmedabad
23	KKR	DC	2024	Kolkata
23	RCB	RR	2019	Bengaluru
22	RR	KKR	2009	Durban
22	KKR	LSG	2024	Kolkata
22	RR	PBKS	2025	Jaipur

For Punjab Kings, the 22 runs conceded by Arshdeep Singh in the first over became the most expensive opening over in IPL history, surpassing the previous record of 20 runs set by Glenn Maxwell against RCB in Dubai back in 2014.

Rapid Scoring by Rajasthan Royals

The opening partnership for RR continued to thrive, achieving the fastest team fifty of IPL 2025 in just 2.5 overs. The first runs from running between the wickets were recorded on the second ball of the fifth over. By the end of the sixth over, RR had scored 89 runs for the loss of one wicket, with Vaibhav Suryavanshi contributing 40 runs off just 15 deliveries.