SMAT 2025/26: Yashasvi Jaiswal hammers his fourth T20 century
What's the story
Star Indian batter Yashasvi Jaiswal scored a blistering century for Mumbai against Haryana in the 2025/26 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Group B match on Sunday. The left-hander, who reached his ton off just 48 balls, helped Mumbai complete an incredible chase of 235 runs against Haryana in Ambi. While Jaiswal hammered a 50-ball 101, Mumbai won with 15 balls remaining.
Match details
Jaiswal's performance against Haryana
The Mumbai top order came out all guns blazing, with Jaiswal and Ajinkya Rahane sharing a 50-run stand in just three overs. Sarfaraz Khan joined Jaiswal after Rahane's departure, as the duo added 88 runs off only 37 balls. Although Mumbai lost a few wickets toward the end, Jaiswal's stay ensured them a comfortable win. His knock had 16 fours and a six.
Career highlights
A look at Jaiswal's journey
The latest century is Jaiswal's fourth in T20 matches at the professional level. It is also his first for Mumbai in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. His tally includes a T20I ton for India and two hundreds for Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League (IPL). According to ESPNcricinfo, the left-handed batter has raced to 3,667 runs from 120 T20s at 33.64. His strike rate reads 152.66. Jaiswal also has 23 T20 half-centuries.
Plans
Aspirations for T20 World Cup
Despite being a key player in India's Test squad, Jaiswal has not gotten many opportunities to prove himself in white-ball cricket. Jaiswal, who was part of India's 2024 ICC T20 World Cup-winning squad, hasn't played a T20I since July last year. He recently expressed his desire to play in the upcoming home T20 World Cup, starting February 7. Notably, Jaiswal has a strike rate of 164.31 in T20I cricket.