Yashasvi Jaiswal’s rapid rise in the Indian Premier League continues to make headlines, and on April 28, 2025, the 23-year-old left-hander etched his name in Rajasthan Royals’ history books yet again. In a high-voltage clash against Gujarat Titans at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur, Jaiswal not only played a key role in RR’s dominant eight-wicket win but also reached a major personal milestone — becoming only the third Indian to score 2000 runs for the franchise in IPL history.
Jaiswal, who made his IPL debut in 2020, needed just 37 runs at the start of the match to reach the 2000-run mark. He accomplished this in style, driving Prasidh Krishna for a boundary in the 8th over to cross the landmark. With that shot, he joined captain Sanju Samson and former RR star Ajinkya Rahane as the only Indians to achieve the feat for the franchise, alongside overseas stalwarts like Jos Buttler and Shane Watson.
Most Runs for Rajasthan Royals in IPL History:
| Position | Player | Matches | Runs | Best Score |
| 1 | Sanju Samson | 147 | 3966 | 119 |
| 2 | Jos Buttler | 83 | 3055 | 124 |
| 3 | Ajinkya Rahane | 100 | 2810 | 105* |
| 4 | Shane Watson | 78 | 2372 | 104* |
| 5 | Yashasvi Jaiswal | 63 | 2033 | 124 |
| 6 | Riyan Parag | 80 | 1439 | 84* |
| 7 | Rahul Dravid | 46 | 1276 | 66 |
| 8 | Steve Smith | 50 | 1070 | 79* |
| 9 | Yusuf Pathan | 43 | 1011 | 100 |
| 10 | Shimron Hetmyer | 51 | 913 | 59* |
A Historic Partnership: Jaiswal & Suryavanshi Demolish Gujarat Titans
The night, however, belonged not only to Jaiswal but also to the 14-year-old prodigy Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who scripted history by becoming the youngest centurion in IPL history. Opening the innings together, the duo put on an explosive 166-run stand, setting the foundation for RR’s stunning chase of 210 runs.
Suryavanshi reached his maiden IPL century in just 35 balls, breaking Yusuf Pathan’s long-standing record for the fastest IPL hundred by an Indian. His knock of 101 off 38 balls, peppered with 7 fours and 11 sixes, sent shockwaves through the cricketing world. Despite his age, Suryavanshi showed maturity, power, and tactical awareness far beyond his years.
Jaiswal, on the other hand, provided the perfect foil — calm, composed, yet attacking — as he remained unbeaten on 70 off 40 balls, decorated with 9 boundaries and 2 maximums. His calculated aggression and ability to rotate the strike ensured the Royals crossed the line with 25 balls to spare.
Fastest to 2000 IPL Runs for a Single Franchise (Fewest Innings):
| Player | Team(s) | Innings |
| Chris Gayle | KKR/RCB/PBKS | 48 |
| Shaun Marsh | PBKS | 52 |
| Ruturaj Gaikwad | CSK | 57 |
| KL Rahul | RCB/SRH/PBKS/LSG/DC | 60 |
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | RR | 62 |
| Sachin Tendulkar | MI | 63 |
A Future India Opener in the Making?
Jaiswal’s consistency, strokeplay, and temperament have made him one of the brightest young stars in Indian cricket. His evolution from a street vendor in Mumbai to a mainstay for Rajasthan Royals is already a tale of inspiration. Now, with over 2000 IPL runs under his belt at just 23, he’s well on track to become one of the most dependable top-order batters in the country.
Paired with the emergence of Suryavanshi — whose IPL debut has shattered records and expectations alike — Rajasthan Royals appear to be building a new-age batting core that could dominate Indian cricket for years to come.
What Lies Ahead
With Yashasvi Jaiswal’s continued brilliance and Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s sensational rise, the Royals look like a team with both firepower and finesse at the top. If nurtured correctly, this pairing could not only bring IPL glory to Rajasthan but also become a long-term asset for Indian cricket.
As the IPL 2025 season progresses, the spotlight will remain on these two — one continuing to climb toward greatness, and the other just beginning a journey few 14-year-olds have ever dreamed of.
