Yashasvi Jaiswal hit a six off the first ball against Mitchell Starc during IPL 2026 on May 1 in Jaipur. This remarkable feat underscores his aggressive batting style.
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.
As of midday, Jaiswal has scored 306 runs in IPL 2026, averaging 43.71 with a strike rate exceeding 158. His performance continues to impress fans and analysts alike.
Key statistics:
- Jaiswal has accumulated 2,472 runs in 76 matches for Rajasthan Royals.
- He is just three runs shy of overtaking Shane Watson to become RR’s fourth-highest run-getter.
- In his T20 career, he has scored a total of 3,988 runs across 130 matches, including four centuries and 26 fifties.
Jaiswal’s approach reflects a broader shift in T20 batting—one where players aim to dominate from the very start. Hitting a six off the very first ball remains one of the rarest and most aggressive statements a batter can make.
With yet another first-ball six, Yashasvi Jaiswal has reinforced his reputation as one of the most fearless batters in the league. Observers will be keen to see how he continues to shape his career moving forward.
