New Delhi: rajasthan royals batter Yashasvi JaiswalThe message to the teen star and his opening partner Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was simple, clear and convincing – “khel bindaas”. It perfectly sums up the fearless attitude that Rajasthan Royals have displayed during their 27-game winning streak mumbai indians Heavy rain hit during the IPL 2026 match in Guwahati on Tuesday.Jaiswal, who won the Man of the Match award for his unbeaten 77 off 32 balls, revealed how the constant flow of positivity between the first pair of players helped dismantle one of the strongest bowling attacks in the tournament.
“The way he plays is great. He works hard too,” Jaiswal said after the game. “We’ve been talking about how to deal with things. If he’s going to tackle someone, I keep giving him positive messages – you can go after him, be free, khel bindaas.”“Just play ball”The decisive moment came when Sooryavanshi took over Jasprit Bumrah He was hit for six from the first ball he faced. For Jaiswal, that set the tone.“On the first ball, he hit a six and I told him to keep playing,” Jaiswal said. “Bumrah bhai is one of the legends, so it would be great if he can score against him. It makes us feel like we can beat other bowlers as well.”Suryavanshi’s bold 39 off 14 balls allowed Jaiswal to get into his rhythm. The duo scored a staggering 80 runs off just 30 balls, which was actually beyond MI’s capabilities in an 11-a-side match.“It takes the pressure off me and then I can take on other people. It’s a great partnership and we really enjoy it,” Jaiswal added.Also read: Is Vaibhav Sooryavanshi going to MI next? Former Indian cricketer’s post sparks debateJaiswal says I am not ‘bade bhaiya’Jaiswal also revealed his calculated approach in the shortened contest, where the powerplay lasted just three rounds.“I had some thoughts in mind because the power play was only three rounds. I was thinking who I could knock down,” he said. “When I saw Chaharbhai, I thought I could catch him. Then Bumrah bhai came in, so I thought maybe Vaibhav could give him a run while I picked someone else. “The southpaw emphasized the importance of preparation and adaptability across formats. “It’s not easy to switch formats, but I try my best every time. I study different shots and try to understand what works for which wicket. Preparation always helps.”Although Jaiswal was a senior partner, he rejected the idea of playing a mentoring role. “I don’t think I’m a ‘bade bhaiya’. He’s amazing and understands the game very well. He has the ability to do it on his own,” he said.For Jaiswal, it’s about mutual trust and freedom. “We both like to play our own ball and keep sending positive messages to each other.”
