India’s Yashasvi Jaiswal (AP Photo/Mahesh Kumar A.) Yashasvi Jaiswal underlined his white-ball credentials in emphatic fashion with a blistering hundred for Mumbai in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, guiding his side to a four-wicket victory over Haryana at the DY Patil Academy in Ambi on Sunday. Jaiswal, who made only his second appearance for Mumbai in the season, produced an outstanding performance in the Super League stage during an impressive chase of 235. Opening the innings, the left-hander set the tone from the very start, reaching his century in just 48 balls and keeping Mumbai comfortably ahead of the required pace throughout.
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The target was chased down with ease in 17.3 overs to record the second most successful run chase in the history of the tournament. 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. Contrary to his reputation for raw power, Jaiswal relied heavily on clean timing and smart placement, hitting 16 fours and just one six in his 101 before falling soon after completing the milestone. His previous T20 centuries came for India against Nepal and twice for Rajasthan Royals in the IPL. The knock carried particular weight given Jaiswal’s recent absence from India’s T20I plans. Despite being part of the 2024 World Cup-winning squad as a reserve starter and establishing himself as a key figure in the Test side, chances in the shorter formats have been few and far between, so this innings is timely. Earlier, Haryana posted a dismal 234 for 3 after electing to bat. Captain Ankit Kumar anchored the innings with 89 after a quick start from opener Arsh Rang, who made 26. Nishant Sindhu’s unbeaten 63 and late success from Samant Jakhar, who scored 31 not out, put Haryana at the 230-run mark. Mumbai’s response was dominated by Jaiswal and Sarfaraz Khan, who burst into the Haryana attack. Sarfaraz raced to 64 off just 25 deliveries, hitting nine fours and three sixes as the duo added a crucial 88-run stand that effectively sealed the contest and ended Mumbai’s commanding chase.
