Updated On: 28 May, 2024 08:25 PM IST | Mumbai | Ashwin Ferro
Rajasthan Royals`s Mumbai-based opener Jaiswal emerges as the highest scorer among his reigning Ranji Trophy champion teammates at recently-concluded IPL 2024

Rajasthan Royals opener Yashasvi Jaiswal celebrates his century in the IPL 2024 match against Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede recently. PIC/BCCI
Rajasthan Royals’s opener Yashasvi Jaiswal (RR) emerged as the leader of the pack of 12 members of the current Ranji Trophy-winning Mumbai team, who displayed their skills at the recently concluded Indian Premier League. Jaiswal scored a whopping 435 runs in 16 matches (15 innings) at an average of 31.07 and an impressive strike rate of 155.91. He also collected a fine century en route, scoring a 60-ball 104 not out in a convincing nine-wicket win over the Mumbai Indians.
India captain Rohit Sharma finished a close second, amassing 417 runs in 14 matches. The former MI skipper may have lost his captaincy to Hardik Pandya, but found fine form, scoring at an average of 32.08 and a quickfire strike rate of 150.00. His highest was a brilliant 105 not out against the Chennai Super Kings at the Wankhede.