Yashasvi Jaiswal sends loud message to Gautam Gambhir after Shubman Gill’s T20I struggles

NEW DELHI: India's opening batter Yashasvi Jaiswal underlined his white-ball credentials in emphatic fashion with a blistering hundred for Mumbai in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, steering his side to a four-wicket victory over Haryana at the DY Patil Academy in Ambi on Sunday.

Making only his second appearance of the season for Mumbai, Jaiswal delivered a standout performance in the Super League stage during a formidable chase of 235. Opening the innings, the left-hander set the tone from the outset, reaching his century off just 48 balls and keeping Mumbai comfortably ahead of the required rate throughout.



The target was overhauled with ease in 17.3 overs, registering the second-highest successful run chase in the tournament’s history.

The 23-year-old’s innings marked his maiden century for Mumbai in the competition and the fourth T20 hundred of his professional career, which now spans 120 matches. In contrast to his reputation for raw power, Jaiswal leaned heavily on clean timing and smart placement, striking 16 fours and only one six in his knock of 101 before falling soon after completing the milestone. His previous T20 centuries have come for India against Nepal and twice for Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League.

The knock carried particular weight given Jaiswal’s recent absence from India’s T20I plans. Despite being part of the World Cup-winning squad in 2024 as a reserve opener and establishing himself as a key figure in the Test side, chances in the shorter formats have been sparse, making this innings a timely statement.

Earlier, Haryana posted a daunting 234 for 3 after choosing to bat. Skipper Ankit Kumar anchored the innings with a composed 89 following a quick start from opener Arsh Ranga, who made 26. Nishant Sindhu’s unbeaten 63 and a late flourish from Samant Jakhar, who scored 31 not out, ensured Haryana crossed the 230-run mark.

Mumbai’s response was dominated by Jaiswal and Sarfaraz Khan, who tore into the Haryana attack. Sarfaraz blazed his way to 64 from just 25 deliveries, hitting nine fours and three sixes, as the duo added a decisive 88-run stand that effectively sealed the contest and capped a commanding chase for Mumbai.


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