Yashasvi Jaiswal is one of the next superstars of Indian cricket: Robin Uthappa

Mumbai Indians pulled off a stellar six-wicket win over the Rajasthan Royals in a high scoring thriller at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai to keep their IPL 2023 playoff hopes alive. The Royals got off to an incredible start in the first innings with Yashasvi Jaiswal smashing home 124 runs off just 62 balls for the most scored in a single game this season and also securing the Orange Cap in the process. 

They set a target of 213 runs for Mumbai, which MI achieved through a 55-run knock off 29 balls from Suryakumar Yadav and a game-finishing performance from Tim David who scored a quickfire 45 from just 14. Despite the loss, Jaiswal had the most prolific scoring performance of any batter this season with his 124-run innings, also his first ever IPL century.

JioCinema IPL expert Robin Uthappa praised the young opener for his knock, terming Jaiswal as the “next superstar” of India.

“He’s one of the next superstars of Indian cricket. He has shown his intent from the word go. Fearless batting and going out there, very brave with the way he approaches it. He’s put in all the work this season and the hard work is finally paying off. Sixteen fours tonight and some scintillating sixes,” said Uthappa.

Tim David finished the Mumbai run chase off with three sixes in the final over to win the match with three balls to spare. JioCinema IPL expert Parthiv Patel complimented David’s ability as a finisher and the importance of the role in T20 cricket,

“He can perform under pressure and help them win matches. The role of a finisher is extremely important, especially when you are chasing a massive total. You need a big innings in the lower order with a strong strike rate and Tim David is doing that. Under pressure, a bowler knows that Tim David has the reach and strength to punish you for any mistakes. He can hit a boundary or a six, as we saw today," he concluded.