Published 11:14 IST, October 10th 2020
Yashasvi Jaiswal trolled mercilessly for Twitter for slow innings against Delhi at the top
Yashasvi Jaiswal's knock of 34 off 36 deliveries against Delhi did not impress fans as they targeted the youngster for his underwhelming strike-rate.
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Cricket fans were in for yet ar exciting blockbuster match as Rajasthan side returned to Sharjah Cricket Stadium in 13th edition of Indian Premier League as y took on in-form Delhi unit on Friday. stellar performances of Steve Smith-led side at venue made score of 184 posted by Delhi look below par. It ultimately proved to be a match-winning total, as Rajasthan line-up could t replicate ir heroics at Sharjah.
Yashavi Jaiswal faces wrath of fans on social media
side persisted with ir 18-year-old opening batsman Yashasvi Jaiswal, who is yet to make an impact in Dream11 IPL 2020. Fireworks were expected from dynamic left-hander at top of order, but his approach did t please a certain section of cricket fans. Yashasvi Jaiswal started slowly and could t capitalise on field restrictions early.
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With wickets tumbling from or end, southpaw held end from one side, but his scoring rate did t help team's cause. Stalwarts like Steve Smith and Sanju Samson also were dismissed cheaply. Yashasvi Jaiswal was undone by Marcus Stoinis after scoring 34 runs off 36 balls, after which cricketer had to face wrath of Rajasthan fans on Twitter.
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Netizens trolled Yashasvi Jaiswal for his slow innings and also compared his approach with Chennai batsmen Kedar Jadhav and MS Dhoni. Kedar Jadhav's innings of 7 from 12 had come under scrutiny after his team failed to cross line against Kolkata earlier this week. MS Dhoni also has been targeted by fans after repeated failures in Dream11 IPL 2020.
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Rajasthan Dream11 IPL 2020 schedule:
Yashasvi Jaiswal has shown glimpses of what he is capable of in U-19 World Cup earlier this year and also for Mumbai team in domestic circuit. It remains to be seen if think tank at Rajasthan decides to continue with Yashasvi Jaiswal at top with batsmen like Robin Uthappa and Manan Vohra also waiting for an opportunity. 2008 champions started ir campaign on a promising te in Dream11 IPL 2020 with two successive victories, but have struggled to score any points since n.
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team has w lost four matches on trot and are languishing at bottom of points table. Rajasthan team will next lock horns with Hyderabad on Sunday in an afteron contest. Here is complete Rajasthan Dream11 IPL 2020 schedule shared by franchise on ir social media platforms.
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Im source: Rajasthan Instagram
11:14 IST, October 10th 2020