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Young opener Yashasvi Jaiswal is working on helping his team finish off matches after smashing a brilliant 98 during their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 match against the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the Eden Gardens on Thursday, May 11. Jaiswal hit the fastest fifty in the history of the IPL as he guided the Rajasthan Royals (RR) to a thumping nine-wicket win over their opponents.
"I always have it in my heart to go out and do well. That's how I think. Nice feeling that we have won. It's not like everything happened right but I try my best. The process is very important, how I prepare and what I'm telling myself is as well," Jaiswal said after the match.
Jaiswal played a crucial role in the match-winning partnership with skipper Sanju Samson, who played a steady innings of 48 runs from 29 balls. The 21-year-old was especially pleased with the shot that helped him win the game.
"The shot with which I won is what's most pleasing because I'm learning to play till the end and win it for the team. That's my motto. I'm blessed, grateful and trying my best. I just wanted to make the NRR higher and not thinking about hundred," he added.
Jaiswal was also involved in the run-out of Jos Buttler, who failed to open his account for a third time this season. However, Jaiswal didn't let that affect his performance, and he continued to play his natural game. "It happens, no one does it purposely. Sanju bhai said don't worry, keep going," Jaiswal said.
Jaiswal also expressed his privilege to play alongside some of the great players of the game, such as Buttler, Samson, Yuzvendra Chahal, and Joe Root. "Blessed to play with all the great players, IPL is a great platform for youngsters and play with greats," Jaiswal concluded.
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