Yashasvi Jaiswal

Yashasvi Bhupendra Kumar Jaiswal, born on December 28, 2001, in Uttar Pradesh, India, is a left-handed opening batsman who has rapidly made a mark in international cricket with his remarkable talent and fearless approach. Moving to Mumbai at age 13 to pursue his cricket dream, Yashasvi's breakthrough came when he became the youngest double centurion in List A cricket, scoring 203 runs against Jharkhand at just 17 years old. He was the highest run-scorer and player of the tournament at the 2020 Under-19 Cricket World Cup, which catapulted him into the spotlight. Yashasvi made his Indian Premier League debut with Rajasthan Royals in 2020 and has since emerged as one of the team's key batsmen, noted for his quick scoring, exemplified by the fastest IPL fifty off just 13 balls in 2023. His rise has been marked by scoring multiple fifties and centuries across IPL seasons, showing consistent growth and impact.

Internationally, Yashasvi made a dream Test debut against the West Indies in July 2023, scoring a commanding 171 runs, earning the Player of the Match award. He continued his stellar performances in the 2024 Test series against England, scoring double centuries in consecutive matches and becoming one of the youngest and most prolific run-scorers in a single Test series. He also equaled records for the most sixes in a Test innings and was the top run-scorer in that series, further establishing his reputation on the global stage. Alongside his Test success, Yashasvi made his ODI and T20I debuts in 2023 and 2025 respectively, contributing to India's victories in major tournaments like the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 and winning a gold medal at the 2022 Asian Games. His combination of technical skill, powerful stroke play, and composure makes him a future pillar of Indian cricket.