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

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

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.