India batter Yashasvi Jaiswal has been in the news for all the wrong reasons during the ongoing second Test against Sri Lanka at Colombo. The southpaw opener, however, changed the topic to his fielding on day 2 (Aug 24), minutes before the close of play. After India declared their first innings on 503/9, Sri Lanka lost two wickets in the three overs they played to finish at 8/2. One of the two wickets came thanks to Jaiswal's brilliance on the field when he grabbed a screaming catch at the third slip.<h2>Jaiswal takes stunning catch on day 2 of IND vs SL 2nd Test</h2>Sri Lanka opener Lahiru Udara was batting on one run off five balls when he faced a superb delivery from India pacer Prasidh Krishna - the second ball of his first and Sri Lankan innings' second over. The ball was angling in on the off stump, and squared up Udara. The batter nicked it behind and the ball went flying in the third slip area where Jaiswal flew to his right to grab a spectacular catch. Have a look at the video below:

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Sri Lanka lost another wicket on the last ball of the next over with Manav Suthar trapping night watchman Prabath Jayasuriya LBW. Sri Lanka ended the dismal day at 8/2, trailing by 495 runs against India in the first innings.<h2><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-sl-icc-penalises-jaiswal-asitha-fernando-after-colombo-test-altercation-1787568750698">ICC penalises Jaiswal for altercation with Fernando</a></h2>Earlier in the day, the ICC had penalised Jaiswal and Sri Lanka pacer Asitha Fernando for getting into a scuffle on day 1 (Aug 23) of the Test. The incident involved Jaiswal and Fernando headbutting after the Indian batter was dismissed on 45 by the SL pacer. The ICC fined both the players 25 per cent of their match fees.

Yashasvi Jaiswal shone on Day 2 of the IND vs SL 2nd Test with a stunning slip catch, leaving Sri Lanka reeling at 8/2 after India declared at 503/9. Earlier, ICC fined him 25% for an altercation.

India batter Yashasvi Jaiswal has been in the news for all the wrong reasons during the ongoing second Test against Sri Lanka at Colombo. The southpaw opener, however, changed the topic to his fielding on day 2 (Aug 24), minutes before the close of play. After India declared their first innings on 503/9, Sri Lanka lost two wickets in the three overs they played to finish at 8/2. One of the two wickets came thanks to Jaiswal's brilliance on the field when he grabbed a screaming catch at the third slip. Jaiswal takes stunning catch on day 2 of IND vs SL 2nd Test Sri Lanka opener Lahiru Udara was batting on one run off five balls when he faced a superb delivery from India pacer Prasidh Krishna - the second ball of his first and Sri Lankan innings' second over. The ball was angling in on the off stump, and squared up Udara. The batter nicked it behind and the ball went flying in the third slip area where Jaiswal flew to his right to grab a spectacular catch. Have a look at the video below:

Yashasvi Jaiswal shone on Day 2 of the IND vs SL 2nd Test with a stunning slip catch, leaving Sri Lanka reeling at 8/2 after India declared at 503/9. Earlier, ICC fined him 25% for an altercation.

IND vs SL: Jaiswal takes stunning catch in slip to dismiss Udara - WATCH

Tempers flared during the second Test between India and Sri Lanka in Colombo, resulting in official sanctions from the International Cricket Council (ICC). India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sri Lankan fast bowler Asitha Fernando have both been fined 25 percent of their match fees and handed one demerit point each following an on-field physical confrontation.  


ICC sanctions India's Yashasvi Jaiswal and SL bowler Asitha Fernando

India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sri Lanka pacer Asitha Fernando have been fined 25 per cent of their match fees and given one demerit point each by the International Cricket Council (ICC) following their heated exchange on Day 1 of the second Test. The incident occurred after Asitha Fernando dismissed Yashasvi Jaiswal and gave him a send-off, prompting the Indian batter to turn around and approach the Sri Lankan pacer. The two briefly made contact with their heads before players from both teams stepped in to calm things down.&nbsp;“Both players were found to have breached Article 2.12 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to “inappropriate physical contact with a Player, Player Support Personnel, Umpire, Match Referee or any other person (including a spectator during an International Match).” As a result, Jaiswal and Fernando were fined 25 per cent of their match fee and were handed one demerit point each,” the ICC said in a statement.&nbsp;The governing body also confirmed that neither player had committed an offence in the previous 24 months.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/premier-league-haaland-lets-go-of-hair-for-buzzcut-and-opening-game-goal-scoring-1787560813183">Premier League: Haaland lets go of hair for buzzcut &amp; opening game goal scoring</a>&nbsp;The confrontation came moments after Fernando ended Jaiswal’s impressive innings. The Indian opener had hit three boundaries in the over before Fernando beat his defence with a delivery that crashed into the stumps.&nbsp;As Jaiswal walked back towards the dressing room, he turned around and went towards Fernando. His helmet touched the fast bowler’s forehead before players from both sides intervened and stopped the situation from getting worse.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/dutch-gp-ferrari-s-hamilton-left-unamused-by-team-startegy-costing-him-possible-podium-finish-1787557165125">Dutch GP: Hamilton questions Ferrari's startegy costing him possible podium</a>&nbsp;India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak admitted that Jaiswal could have handled the situation differently.&nbsp;“I think maybe one of the bowlers may have commented something, and it was a heat-of-the-moment thing. Obviously, Jaiswal, I don’t think he should have gone so close, but that happens in the heat of the moment,” Kotak said after the end of play.&nbsp;Jaiswal, however, defended his actions on social media and claimed that Fernando had crossed the line.&nbsp;&nbsp;Responding to a Cricbuzz video featuring commentator Harsha Bhogle discussing the incident, Jaiswal wrote on Instagram, “If you don’t know what he said then please don’t make your judgement if anyone cross the line we need to let them know this India will fight and reply.”&nbsp;The Cricbuzz video was posted on Sunday after Day 1, while Jaiswal’s comment came early on Monday before the start of Day 2.

Yashasvi Jaiswal and Asitha Fernando were involved in a heated exchange on Day 1 of the second Test between India and Sri Lanka in Colombo.

India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sri Lanka pacer Asitha Fernando have been fined 25 per cent of their match fees and given one demerit point each by the International Cricket Council (ICC) following their heated exchange on Day 1 of the second Test. The incident occurred after Asitha Fernando dismissed Yashasvi Jaiswal and gave him a send-off, prompting the Indian batter to turn around and approach the Sri Lankan pacer. The two briefly made contact with their heads before players from both teams stepped in to calm things down. “Both players were found to have breached Article 2.12 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to “inappropriate physical contact with a Player, Player Support Personnel, Umpire, Match Referee or any other person (including a spectator during an International Match).” As a result, Jaiswal and Fernando were fined 25 per cent of their match fee and were handed one demerit point each,” the ICC said in a statement. The governing body also confirmed that neither player had committed an offence in the previous 24 months. Also Read - Premier League: Haaland lets go of hair for buzzcut & opening game goal scoring The confrontation came moments after Fernando ended Jaiswal’s impressive innings. The Indian opener had hit three boundaries in the over before Fernando beat his defence with a delivery that crashed into the stumps. As Jaiswal walked back towards the dressing room, he turned around and went towards Fernando. His helmet touched the fast bowler’s forehead before players from both sides intervened and stopped the situation from getting worse. Also Read - Dutch GP: Hamilton questions Ferrari's startegy costing him possible podium India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak admitted that Jaiswal could have handled the situation differently. “I think maybe one of the bowlers may have commented something, and it was a heat-of-the-moment thing. Obviously, Jaiswal, I don’t think he should have gone so close, but that happens in the heat of the moment,” Kotak said after the end of play. Jaiswal, however, defended his actions on social media and claimed that Fernando had crossed the line. Responding to a Cricbuzz video featuring commentator Harsha Bhogle discussing the incident, Jaiswal wrote on Instagram, “If you don’t know what he said then please don’t make your judgement if anyone cross the line we need to let them know this India will fight and reply.” The Cricbuzz video was posted on Sunday after Day 1, while Jaiswal’s comment came early on Monday before the start of Day 2.

Yashasvi Jaiswal and Asitha Fernando were involved in a heated exchange on Day 1 of the second Test between India and Sri Lanka in Colombo.

IND vs SL: ICC penalises Jaiswal, Asitha Fernando after Colombo Test altercation

Tempers flared in Colombo after Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal charged at Sri Lankan quick Asitha Fernando following his dismissal on day one of the ongoing second Test match. Just after Fernando’s inswinging delivery crashed into the wickets, dismissing well-set Jaiswal on 45, an animated celebration followed, but what happened right after made headlines for all the wrong reasons. &nbsp;As Jaiswal stood in disbelief after a faint inside edge led to his wicket – India’s second for the day – he returned to confront Asitha, who was busy celebrating with his teammates. Although nothing is on record, Jaiswal seemed to be triggered by some murmuring from the fast bowler. After which, he charged towards Asitha and touched his helmet on his face, only for the Sri Lankan players to separate the two. &nbsp;WATCH VIDEO BELOW –

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Earlier, Indian captain Shubman Gill won the toss and elected to bat first. India made one change to their playing XI that won the series opener in Galle, replacing Kuldeep Yadav with debutant Saransh Jain. Gill confirmed at the toss that Kuldeep was down with some infection, and thus remained unavailable for selection for the second Test.&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-sl-2nd-test-colombo-toss-saransh-jain-debut-kuldeep-1787458060728">IND vs SL 2nd Test: Saransh Jain debuts as India bat first in Colombo; Kuldeep misses out</a> &nbsp;Sri Lanka, on the other hand, also made a couple of changes to their side, handing debuts to opener Kamil Mishara, while also officially debuting Pasindu Sooriyabandara. The right-hander, however, played the previous Test, coming in as a concussion substitute for Dinesh Chandimal. &nbsp;Indian openers KL Rahul and Jaiswal added 37 for the first wicket before Lahiru Kumara broke the stand, sending Rahul packing on 18. India’s last match hero, Devdutt Padikkal, entered and began stitching a partnership with Jaiswal. Just when the two began feeling settled in the middle, a peach of a delivery from Asitha not only broke the partnership but also led to an ugly confrontation.

Tempers flared on Day 1 of the 2nd Test in Colombo as Yashasvi Jaiswal charged at Asitha Fernando following his dismissal for 45. Watch the full video of the confrontation.

Tempers flared in Colombo after Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal charged at Sri Lankan quick Asitha Fernando following his dismissal on day one of the ongoing second Test match. Just after Fernando’s inswinging delivery crashed into the wickets, dismissing well-set Jaiswal on 45, an animated celebration followed, but what happened right after made headlines for all the wrong reasons. As Jaiswal stood in disbelief after a faint inside edge led to his wicket – India’s second for the day – he returned to confront Asitha, who was busy celebrating with his teammates. Although nothing is on record, Jaiswal seemed to be triggered by some murmuring from the fast bowler. After which, he charged towards Asitha and touched his helmet on his face, only for the Sri Lankan players to separate the two. WATCH VIDEO BELOW –

Tempers flared on Day 1 of the 2nd Test in Colombo as Yashasvi Jaiswal charged at Asitha Fernando following his dismissal for 45. Watch the full video of the confrontation.

WATCH | Tempers flare in Colombo as Yashasvi Jaiswal charges at Asitha Fernando following dismissal

Yashasvi Jaiswal plays as a batter in the Test team, and although he rolls his arms a bit, he still doesn’t bowl often; however, he was crucial in Sri Lankan keeper-batter Niroshan Dickwella’s dismissal on day five of the concluded Test in Galle. On Wednesday (Aug 19), on-field chatter between the two around grabbing an IPL deal led to Dickwella’s dismissal, and credit must be given to Jaiswal. The instance took place in the 60th over of Sri Lanka’s second innings, and although the banter itself was good-natured, the two were in each other’s faces throughout it. &nbsp;The Indian opener, who was trying to get under Dickwella’s skin and wanting him to push for a hook shot despite knowing it wasn’t his strongest shot, began the banter, saying, "There wasn't a lot of shots in the first innings. I need to see something,” to which Dickwella responded with ‘okay’.&nbsp; Jaiswal then pointed towards the deep square leg area and said to him, "Hit him there, I need to see something."&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-sl-1st-test-manav-suthar-10-for-in-only-second-match-helps-india-win-by-165-runs-1787127046951">IND vs SL, 1st Test: Manav Suthar's 10-for in only second match helps India win by 165 runs</a> &nbsp;"No, I'm not Jaiswal," Dickwella, who returned to the Test side for the first time in three years, replied. The Sri Lankan keeper, however, kept the conversation going by quipping that he would do it ‘if you would take me to IPL’, to which Jaiswal responded, “Come on, hit him a six, I'll take you to the IPL.”<h2>The Dismissal</h2>Two balls later, Dickwella found himself walking back to the pavilion. He cut the very next ball to deep point for two before the exchange continued, with Jaiswal saying, "If you hit him there [into the stand], I will definitely tell Sanga." Apparently, Kumar Sangakkara is Rajasthan Royals’ head coach and director of cricket, the IPL franchise for which Jaiswal plays.&nbsp;WATCH VIDEO -

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Ironically, Sangakkara and Dickwella also have another thing in common besides nationality and wicketkeeping duties: both are products of the same school - Trinity College, Kandy. &nbsp;The moment came on the next ball -- when instead of hooking a short-pitched delivery off Prasidh Krishna -- Dickwella gave himself room to hit it over third man, and top-edged it to the keeper. The Indian camp erupted in joy as the last-recognised batting partnership was broken, and more so for Jaiswal triggering Dickwella’s wicket, with several Indian players celebrating with Jaiswal.

Yashasvi Jaiswal's viral "IPL deal" banter with Niroshan Dickwella sparked a key wicket on Day 5 in Galle. Watch the hilarious on-field exchange here.

Yashasvi Jaiswal plays as a batter in the Test team, and although he rolls his arms a bit, he still doesn’t bowl often; however, he was crucial in Sri Lankan keeper-batter Niroshan Dickwella’s dismissal on day five of the concluded Test in Galle. On Wednesday (Aug 19), on-field chatter between the two around grabbing an IPL deal led to Dickwella’s dismissal, and credit must be given to Jaiswal. The instance took place in the 60th over of Sri Lanka’s second innings, and although the banter itself was good-natured, the two were in each other’s faces throughout it. The Indian opener, who was trying to get under Dickwella’s skin and wanting him to push for a hook shot despite knowing it wasn’t his strongest shot, began the banter, saying, "There wasn't a lot of shots in the first innings. I need to see something,” to which Dickwella responded with ‘okay’. Jaiswal then pointed towards the deep square leg area and said to him, "Hit him there, I need to see something." Also read| IND vs SL, 1st Test: Manav Suthar's 10-for in only second match helps India win by 165 runs "No, I'm not Jaiswal," Dickwella, who returned to the Test side for the first time in three years, replied. The Sri Lankan keeper, however, kept the conversation going by quipping that he would do it ‘if you would take me to IPL’, to which Jaiswal responded, “Come on, hit him a six, I'll take you to the IPL.” The Dismissal Two balls later, Dickwella found himself walking back to the pavilion. He cut the very next ball to deep point for two before the exchange continued, with Jaiswal saying, "If you hit him there [into the stand], I will definitely tell Sanga." Apparently, Kumar Sangakkara is Rajasthan Royals’ head coach and director of cricket, the IPL franchise for which Jaiswal plays. WATCH VIDEO -

Yashasvi Jaiswal's viral "IPL deal" banter with Niroshan Dickwella sparked a key wicket on Day 5 in Galle. Watch the hilarious on-field exchange here.

'Hit a Six, I’ll Take You to IPL" — How Jaiswal’s mind games trapped Dickwella on day 5 | WATCH

From Shubman Gill to KL Rahul, here's a look at the top five active Indian batters with most runs in Test cricket. This list also includes Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ravindra Jadeja and Rishabh Pant

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India completed a dominant 3-0 ODI series whitewash over Afghanistan with a comprehensive nine-wicket victory in the third and final match at Chennai on Saturday (June 20). The win was powered by a sensational all-round performance, led by Yashasvi Jaiswal's unbeaten century, Rohit Sharma's aggressive half-century, and Prasidh Krishna's career-best five-wicket haul. After opting to bat first, Afghanistan endured a disastrous start as Prasidh Krishna ripped through the top order. Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Rahmat Shah, Ibrahim Zadran and Darwish Rasooli all fell cheaply, leaving the visitors struggling at 36/4.&nbsp;Afghanistan skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi then produced a captain's knock, combining with Azmatullah Omarzai for a crucial 105-run partnership for the fifth wicket. Shahidi brought up his maiden ODI century with a composed 102 off 131 balls, while Omarzai contributed a valuable 50 off 56 deliveries. Despite the recovery effort, Afghanistan were bowled out for 218 in 44.2 overs. Krishna finished with outstanding figures of 5/23, while Prince Yadav, Harsh Dubey and Gurnoor Brar chipped in with a wicket each.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/this-team-had-62-shots-and-still-couldn-t-score-their-world-cup-ended-in-tears-1781966010666">This team had 62 shots and still couldn't score. Their World Cup ended in tears</a>&nbsp;Chasing 219, India received a flying start from openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rohit Sharma. The pair attacked Afghanistan's bowling from the outset, racing to a 50-run stand in just over six overs and taking India to 86 without loss after the first 10 overs. Jaiswal reached his maiden ODI fifty in just 38 balls before converting it into a magnificent century. Rohit also returned to form with a fluent 79 off 69 deliveries, striking nine boundaries and three sixes.&nbsp;The opening duo added a match-winning 170 runs before Rohit was dismissed by Mohammad Nabi. Jaiswal remained unbeaten on 110 off 86 balls, while Shreyas Iyer supported him with an unbeaten 20. India comfortably chased down the target in 28.4 overs, finishing on 224/1 and sealing a clean sweep of the three-match ODI series.

India defeated Afghanistan by nine wickets in the third ODI to complete a 3-0 series sweep. Yashasvi Jaiswal starred with an unbeaten 110, while Prasidh Krishna took 5/23

India completed a dominant 3-0 ODI series whitewash over Afghanistan with a comprehensive nine-wicket victory in the third and final match at Chennai on Saturday (June 20). The win was powered by a sensational all-round performance, led by Yashasvi Jaiswal's unbeaten century, Rohit Sharma's aggressive half-century, and Prasidh Krishna's career-best five-wicket haul. After opting to bat first, Afghanistan endured a disastrous start as Prasidh Krishna ripped through the top order. Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Rahmat Shah, Ibrahim Zadran and Darwish Rasooli all fell cheaply, leaving the visitors struggling at 36/4. Afghanistan skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi then produced a captain's knock, combining with Azmatullah Omarzai for a crucial 105-run partnership for the fifth wicket. Shahidi brought up his maiden ODI century with a composed 102 off 131 balls, while Omarzai contributed a valuable 50 off 56 deliveries. Despite the recovery effort, Afghanistan were bowled out for 218 in 44.2 overs. Krishna finished with outstanding figures of 5/23, while Prince Yadav, Harsh Dubey and Gurnoor Brar chipped in with a wicket each. Also Read: This team had 62 shots and still couldn't score. Their World Cup ended in tears Chasing 219, India received a flying start from openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rohit Sharma. The pair attacked Afghanistan's bowling from the outset, racing to a 50-run stand in just over six overs and taking India to 86 without loss after the first 10 overs. Jaiswal reached his maiden ODI fifty in just 38 balls before converting it into a magnificent century. Rohit also returned to form with a fluent 79 off 69 deliveries, striking nine boundaries and three sixes. The opening duo added a match-winning 170 runs before Rohit was dismissed by Mohammad Nabi. Jaiswal remained unbeaten on 110 off 86 balls, while Shreyas Iyer supported him with an unbeaten 20. India comfortably chased down the target in 28.4 overs, finishing on 224/1 and sealing a clean sweep of the three-match ODI series.

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Yashasvi Jaiswal and Ravi Bishnoi starred for the Rajasthan Royals as the hosts beat the Mumbai Indians by 27 runs to remain unbeaten in the competition and top the IPL 2026 points table with six points in three contested matches. With Guwahati hosting the rain-hit 11-a-side game, Royals batted first and slammed 150 for three before reducing the star-studded MI to 22 for three inside the Powerplay. The pacers struck gold at the start before Bishnoi accounted for skipper Hardik Pandya and Tilak Varma in one over to put the touring side’s back against the wall.&nbsp;Earlier, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi made headlines for hitting ace quick Jasprit Bumrah for a first-ball six, adding one more to it in his first over. The teen sensation smashed a quickfire 39 off 14 balls, including five sixes and a four, adding 80 runs for the first wicket with Jaiswal.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/rr-vs-mi15-year-old-vaibhav-sooryavanshi-smashes-jasprit-bumrah-for-2-sixes-in-first-ever-ipl-2026-face-off-guwahati-1775584401988">WATCH – Teen sensation Sooryavanshi smashes Bumrah for 2 sixes in first-ever IPL face off</a> &nbsp;Jaiswal was also on song from the ball one, whacking Deepak Chahar for 18 runs in his first over and later completing his fifty. Jaiswal remained unbeaten on 77 off 32 balls, hitting four sixes and 10 fours, while captain Riyan Parag contributed with a 10-ball 20.<h3>Mumbai, down and out in Guwahati</h3>Mumbai Indians never looked comfortable in the run chase, having lost opener Ryan Rickelton inside the first over itself.&nbsp;&nbsp;Suryakumar Yadav got out next, with veteran Rohit Sharma following him in the third over. Two quick wickets in the fifth had Mumbai on the floor before Naman Dhir and Sherfane Rutherford tried pulling MI out of the mud.&nbsp; &nbsp;Though they had their moments, with RR looking clueless midway through that partnership, Tushar Deshpande’s slower one broke that stand, and with that, Mumbai’s hopes of winning this match.&nbsp; &nbsp;As a result, they were restricted to 123 for nine in 20 overs, falling shy of the target by 27 runs. Following this result, Mumbai is now seventh on the points table.

Rajasthan Royals climb to the top of the IPL 2026 points table after a dominant 27-run win over Mumbai Indians in Guwahati. Yashasvi Jaiswal’s unbeaten 77 and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s fearless hitting against Bumrah set up a massive total before Bishnoi’s clinical spell dismantled the MI chase.

Yashasvi Jaiswal and Ravi Bishnoi starred for the Rajasthan Royals as the hosts beat the Mumbai Indians by 27 runs to remain unbeaten in the competition and top the IPL 2026 points table with six points in three contested matches. With Guwahati hosting the rain-hit 11-a-side game, Royals batted first and slammed 150 for three before reducing the star-studded MI to 22 for three inside the Powerplay. The pacers struck gold at the start before Bishnoi accounted for skipper Hardik Pandya and Tilak Varma in one over to put the touring side’s back against the wall. Earlier, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi made headlines for hitting ace quick Jasprit Bumrah for a first-ball six, adding one more to it in his first over. The teen sensation smashed a quickfire 39 off 14 balls, including five sixes and a four, adding 80 runs for the first wicket with Jaiswal. Also read | WATCH – Teen sensation Sooryavanshi smashes Bumrah for 2 sixes in first-ever IPL face off Jaiswal was also on song from the ball one, whacking Deepak Chahar for 18 runs in his first over and later completing his fifty. Jaiswal remained unbeaten on 77 off 32 balls, hitting four sixes and 10 fours, while captain Riyan Parag contributed with a 10-ball 20. Mumbai, down and out in Guwahati Mumbai Indians never looked comfortable in the run chase, having lost opener Ryan Rickelton inside the first over itself. Suryakumar Yadav got out next, with veteran Rohit Sharma following him in the third over. Two quick wickets in the fifth had Mumbai on the floor before Naman Dhir and Sherfane Rutherford tried pulling MI out of the mud. Though they had their moments, with RR looking clueless midway through that partnership, Tushar Deshpande’s slower one broke that stand, and with that, Mumbai’s hopes of winning this match. As a result, they were restricted to 123 for nine in 20 overs, falling shy of the target by 27 runs. Following this result, Mumbai is now seventh on the points table.

Rajasthan Royals climb to the top of the IPL 2026 points table after a dominant 27-run win over Mumbai Indians in Guwahati. Yashasvi Jaiswal’s unbeaten 77 and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s fearless hitting against Bumrah set up a massive total before Bishnoi’s clinical spell dismantled the MI chase.

Jaiswal, Bishnoi rock Mumbai as unbeaten Rajasthan tops IPL 2026 points table

Finn Allen’s explosive start meets Yashasvi Jaiswal’s fearless strokeplay in a power-packed opening burst, highlighting the art of first-over domination in the IPL. Here’s a look at 5 batters who’ve maximised field restrictions, piling up the most runs in the very first over of an innings.

Finn Allen’s explosive start meets Yashasvi Jaiswal’s fearless strokeplay in a power-packed opening burst, highlighting the art of first-over domination in the IPL. Here’s a look at 5 batters who’ve maximised field restrictions, piling up the most runs in the very first over of an innings.

From Finn Allen to Yashasvi Jaiswal, 5 batters with most runs scored in first over of an IPL innings

From Abhishek Sharma to Sanju Samson, here's a look at the top five Indian batters with highest strike rates in T20Is. This list also includes Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rinku Singh and SuryaKumar Yadav

From Abhishek Sharma to Sanju Samson, here's a look at the top five Indian batters with highest strike rates in T20Is. This list also includes Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rinku Singh and SuryaKumar Yadav

Meet top 5 Indian batters with highest strike rates in T20Is

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From Yashasvi Jaiswal to Abhishek Sharma here is a look at five Indian batters with fastest IPL fifties. The list also features the likes of KL Rahul, Yusuf Pathan and Suresh Raina who have scored fastest fifties in the IPL. 

From Yashasvi Jaiswal to Abhishek Sharma here is a look at five Indian batters with fastest IPL fifties. The list also features the likes of KL Rahul, Yusuf Pathan and Suresh Raina who have scored fastest fifties in the IPL.&nbsp;

Meet 5 Indian batters with fastest IPL fifties ft Yashasvi Jaiswal

With cricket’s current Fab Four (Virat Kohli, Steve Smith, Joe Root and Kane Williamson) all approaching the twilight stage of their careers, it’s time for the next generation of all-formats prospects to step up and make the game about themselves. Among the new ones or those touted to make an impact across all three forms of the game, include Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Cameron Green, Harry Brook, Rachin Ravindra and more, and while chances of anyone who missed out on this list making it grand are also there, former Australian batter Mark Waugh handpicked the next generation’s greatest Test cricketer.&nbsp;Waugh had several options to pick from, and even though he mentioned all those with a bright future, he feels an Indian batter would go down as the best of the lot in red-ball cricket.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/scg-test-day-4-jacob-bethell-maiden-test-ton-keeps-england-afloat-as-lead-extends-to-119-1767771296078">SCG Test, Day 4: Jacob Bethell's maiden Test ton keeps England afloat as lead extends to 119</a> &nbsp;“I reckon there’s three in the run. Jaiswal, Brook and Ravindra from New Zealand. Well, I’m going with Jaiswal. At 24 years of age, he’s already scored a double hundred and averages just under 50. There’s something special about this kid. So I’ve got him down, Jaiswal, as the next champion batsman of the elite group. Look at him. Brilliant player. So that’s my pick, the young Indian,” Mark Waugh said while speaking on Kayo Sports on the sidelines of the 5th Ashes Test between Australia and England in Sydney. &nbsp;WATCH VIDEO –

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Who do you think the next great Test cricket batsman is? 🏏🤔 Watch the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Ashes?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Ashes</a> LIVE in 4K and ad-break free during play, on Kayo!<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TheAshes?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TheAshes</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AUSvENG?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AUSvENG</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SCG?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SCG</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Cricket?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Cricket</a> <a href="https://t.co/9xOBP6TooR">pic.twitter.com/9xOBP6TooR</a>&mdash; Kayo Sports (@kayosports) <a href="https://twitter.com/kayosports/status/2008730399384482212?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 7, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h3>Cummins calls Smith ‘better’ than Bradman</h3>Steve Smith, Australia’s stand-in captain for the fifth Ashes Test at the SCG, averages close to 56 in the whites and is looked up to by many as Australia’s greatest Test batter since Don Bradman. Although the disparity in their Test averages is massive, with Bradman’s reading 99.94, the highest ever by any batter in Test cricket, the quality both possess and possessed shall not be questioned. &nbsp;Smith is Australia’s best Test batter of the past decade, and his accolades speak for themselves. Even in the ongoing Test at the SCG, the right-hander completed his 37th Test hundred, breaking several records. &nbsp;Meanwhile, during a chat on SEN Cricket, an Australian channel, the two presenters asked regular Test captain Pat Cummins, who was passing by, if he considers Smith to be the next best thing to happen to Australia’s Test batting since the great Bradman, to which Cummins, who was left out of the final Ashes Test, said, ‘Better’!&nbsp;WATCH VIDEO -

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🔉 “Hey Pat, do you reckon Steve Smith is the best since Bradman?” <a href="https://twitter.com/tommorris32?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@tommorris32</a> 🔉 “He’s better!” Confirmed New Baller 🤝<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TheNewBall?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TheNewBall</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Ashes?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Ashes</a> 🏏 <a href="https://t.co/lGKVmEhbLq">pic.twitter.com/lGKVmEhbLq</a>&mdash; SEN Cricket (@SEN_Cricket) <a href="https://twitter.com/SEN_Cricket/status/2008676240237150535?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 6, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Steve Smith is Australia's best Test batter over the past decade, averaging close to 56. 

With cricket’s current Fab Four (Virat Kohli, Steve Smith, Joe Root and Kane Williamson) all approaching the twilight stage of their careers, it’s time for the next generation of all-formats prospects to step up and make the game about themselves. Among the new ones or those touted to make an impact across all three forms of the game, include Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Cameron Green, Harry Brook, Rachin Ravindra and more, and while chances of anyone who missed out on this list making it grand are also there, former Australian batter Mark Waugh handpicked the next generation’s greatest Test cricketer. Waugh had several options to pick from, and even though he mentioned all those with a bright future, he feels an Indian batter would go down as the best of the lot in red-ball cricket. Also read | SCG Test, Day 4: Jacob Bethell's maiden Test ton keeps England afloat as lead extends to 119 “I reckon there’s three in the run. Jaiswal, Brook and Ravindra from New Zealand. Well, I’m going with Jaiswal. At 24 years of age, he’s already scored a double hundred and averages just under 50. There’s something special about this kid. So I’ve got him down, Jaiswal, as the next champion batsman of the elite group. Look at him. Brilliant player. So that’s my pick, the young Indian,” Mark Waugh said while speaking on Kayo Sports on the sidelines of the 5th Ashes Test between Australia and England in Sydney. WATCH VIDEO –

Steve Smith is Australia's best Test batter over the past decade, averaging close to 56.&nbsp;

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From Shubman Gill to Rohit Sharma here is a look at five Indians batters with most international runs in a calendar year. The list features the likes of Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shreyas Iyer as well while Virat Kohli narrowly missed out in 2023 despite excellent ODI World Cup.

From Shubman Gill to Rohit Sharma here is a look at five Indians batters with most international runs in a calendar year. The list features the likes of Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shreyas Iyer as well while Virat Kohli narrowly missed out in 2023 despite excellent ODI World Cup.

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From Shubman Gill to KL Rahul, here's a look at the top five Indian batters with most runs in 2025. This list also includes Ravindra Jadeja, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Abhishek Sharma

From Shubman Gill to KL Rahul, here's a look at the top five Indian batters with most runs in 2025. This list also includes Ravindra Jadeja, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Abhishek Sharma

Meet top 5 Indian batters with most runs in 2025, check who tops the list

From Shubman Gill to KL Rahul, here's a look at the top five Indian batters with most Test runs in 2025. This list also includes Ravindra Jadeja, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rishabh Pant

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From Shubman Gill to Joe Root, here's a look at the top five batters with most centuries in 2025. This list also includes Shai Hope, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rachin Ravindra

From Shubman Gill to Joe Root, here's a look at the top five batters with most centuries in 2025. This list also includes Shai Hope, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rachin Ravindra

Meet top 5 batters with most centuries in 2025, check who tops the list

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From Shubman Gill to Joe Root, here's a look at the top five batters with most Test runs in 2025. This list also includes KL Rahul, Ravindra Jadeja and Yashasvi Jaiswal

From Shubman Gill to Joe Root, here's a look at the top five batters with most Test runs in 2025. This list also includes KL Rahul, Ravindra Jadeja and Yashasvi Jaiswal

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From Virat Kohli to Ruturaj Gaikwad here is a look at five one-club players with most IPL runs. The list also features the likes of Sachin Tendulkar, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Prithvi Shaw. 

From Virat Kohli to Ruturaj Gaikwad here is a look at five one-club players with most IPL runs. The list also features the likes of Sachin Tendulkar, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Prithvi Shaw.&nbsp;

From Virat Kohli to Ruturaj Gaikwad, 5 one-club players with most IPL runs

From Suresh Raina to Yashasvi Jaiswal, meet the six Indians who have scored centuries in all three formats. Each of them has adapted to every format with skill, consistency and the ability to dominate whenever the team needed.

From Suresh Raina to Yashasvi Jaiswal, meet the six Indians who have scored centuries in all three formats. Each of them has adapted to every format with skill, consistency and the ability to dominate whenever the team needed.

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From Shubman Gill to KL Rahul here is a look at five Indian batters with most Test runs in 2025. The list also features the likes of Ravindra Jadeja, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rishabh Pant. 

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From Abhishek Sharma to SuryaKumar Yadav, here's a look at the top five Indian batters with highest strike rate in T20Is. This list also includes Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rinku Singh and Tilak Varma

From Abhishek Sharma to SuryaKumar Yadav, here's a look at the top five Indian batters with highest strike rate in T20Is. This list also includes Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rinku Singh and Tilak Varma

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From Sachin Tendulkar to Virender Sehwag here is a look at five Indian batters with most Test runs in a calendar year since 2000. The list also features Yashasvi Jaiswal as Indian batters dominate a prestigious list of players. 

From Sachin Tendulkar to Virender Sehwag here is a look at five Indian batters with most Test runs in a calendar year since 2000. The list also features Yashasvi Jaiswal as Indian batters dominate a prestigious list of players.&nbsp;

From Sachin Tendulkar to Virender Sehwag, 5 Indian batters with most Test runs in a calendar year since 2000

In the ongoing Test match between India and West Indies, Pacer Jayden Seales has been fined 25% of his match fees and handed one demerit point by the International Cricket Council (ICC) for throwing the ball at Yashasvi Jaiswal. According to the ICC, Seales violated Article 2.9 of the ICC Code of Conduct, which covers “throwing a ball (or any other item of cricket equipment) at or near a player in an inappropriate and/or dangerous manner during an International Match.” The incident took place on Friday (Oct 10), in the 29th over of India’s first innings, when Seales picked up the ball in his follow-through and threw it at Jaiswal, striking him on the pads.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/indw-vs-ausw-smriti-mandhana-scripts-history-becomes-first-women-s-player-to-achieve-this-milestone-1760266772809">IND-W vs AUS-W: Smriti Mandhana scripts history, becomes first women's player to achieve THIS milestone</a> “The Windies pacer contested that he threw the ball while attempting a run out. The Match Referee, referring to replay clips showing the incident from different angles, concluded that the throw was unnecessary and inappropriate, hitting the batter on the pads when he was within the crease,” said the ICC in its statement.<h2>India vs West Indies, 2nd Test</h2>Earlier on day three at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, India enforced the follow-on after bowling out the West Indies for 248. Kuldeep Yadav shone with the ball, taking a five-wicket haul, while Ravindra Jadeja took three important wickets. For the visitors, Alick Athanaze top-scored with 41, while Tagenarine Chanderpaul and Shai Hope contributed 34 and 36, respectively.&nbsp;Also Check - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-kuldeep-yadav-to-paul-adams-meet-3-left-arm-chinaman-bowlers-with-most-five-wicket-hauls-in-test-cricket-1760263150531">From Kuldeep Yadav to Paul Adams: Meet 3 left-arm Chinaman bowlers with most five-wicket hauls in Test cricket</a>&nbsp;In their second innings, the West Indies showed strong resistance, reaching 173/2 at stumps. Shai Hope and John Campbell put together a solid 138-run partnership for the third wicket. West Indies still trail by 97 runs.

The incident took place on Friday (Oct 10), in the 29th over of India’s first innings, when Seales picked up the ball in his follow-through and threw it at Jaiswal, striking him on the pads.

In the ongoing Test match between India and West Indies, Pacer Jayden Seales has been fined 25% of his match fees and handed one demerit point by the International Cricket Council (ICC) for throwing the ball at Yashasvi Jaiswal. According to the ICC, Seales violated Article 2.9 of the ICC Code of Conduct, which covers “throwing a ball (or any other item of cricket equipment) at or near a player in an inappropriate and/or dangerous manner during an International Match.” The incident took place on Friday (Oct 10), in the 29th over of India’s first innings, when Seales picked up the ball in his follow-through and threw it at Jaiswal, striking him on the pads. Also Read - IND-W vs AUS-W: Smriti Mandhana scripts history, becomes first women's player to achieve THIS milestone “The Windies pacer contested that he threw the ball while attempting a run out. The Match Referee, referring to replay clips showing the incident from different angles, concluded that the throw was unnecessary and inappropriate, hitting the batter on the pads when he was within the crease,” said the ICC in its statement. India vs West Indies, 2nd Test Earlier on day three at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, India enforced the follow-on after bowling out the West Indies for 248. Kuldeep Yadav shone with the ball, taking a five-wicket haul, while Ravindra Jadeja took three important wickets. For the visitors, Alick Athanaze top-scored with 41, while Tagenarine Chanderpaul and Shai Hope contributed 34 and 36, respectively. Also Check - From Kuldeep Yadav to Paul Adams: Meet 3 left-arm Chinaman bowlers with most five-wicket hauls in Test cricket In their second innings, the West Indies showed strong resistance, reaching 173/2 at stumps. Shai Hope and John Campbell put together a solid 138-run partnership for the third wicket. West Indies still trail by 97 runs.

The incident took place on Friday (Oct 10), in the 29th over of India’s first innings, when Seales picked up the ball in his follow-through and threw it at Jaiswal, striking him on the pads.

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From Yashasvi Jaiswal to Steve Smith, here's a look at the five active batters with highest average in Test cricket. This list also includes Kamindu Mendis, Harry Brook and Kane Williamson

From Yashasvi Jaiswal to Steve Smith, here's a look at the five active batters with highest average in Test cricket. This list also includes Kamindu Mendis, Harry Brook and Kane Williamson

From Yashasvi Jaiswal to Steve Smith, 5 active batters with highest average in Test cricket