Yashasvi Jaiswal hit a six off the first ball against Mitchell Starc during an IPL 2026 match on May 1 in Jaipur. This remarkable shot highlights his fearless batting approach and sets a new record.
This was Jaiswal’s fourth instance of hitting a six on the first ball of an IPL innings. He now holds the record for the most first-ball sixes in IPL history.
In IPL 2026, Jaiswal has scored 306 runs at an average of 43.71 and a strike rate of over 158. His performance has been pivotal for the Rajasthan Royals as they compete against teams like the Delhi Capitals.
Jaiswal’s career statistics are impressive. He has accumulated 2,472 runs in 76 matches for the Rajasthan Royals, making him the fifth-highest run-getter in the franchise’s history. He is just three runs away from surpassing Shane Watson to become RR’s fourth-highest run-getter.
Key career statistics:
- T20 career total: 3,988 runs in 130 matches
- Centuries: 4
- Fifties: 26
The significance of hitting a six off the very first ball cannot be understated. It remains one of the rarest and most aggressive statements a batter can make. As noted by analysts, “Jaiswal’s approach reflects a broader shift in T20 batting — one where the powerplay is no longer about settling in, but about dictating terms immediately.”
This latest achievement adds to Jaiswal’s growing list of accomplishments and reinforces his reputation as one of the most fearless batters in T20 cricket. Observers will be keen to see how he continues to perform as IPL 2026 progresses.