IPL 2026: Yashasvi Jaiswal creates first-ball six record but Mitchell Starc has the last laugh
Yashasvi Jaiswal etched his name in IPL history by hitting a first-ball six off Mitchell Starc, marking his fourth such instance. This feat placed him atop the list for most first-ball sixes in IPL innings. However, his explosive start was cut short as Starc dismissed him on the third ball, and Rajasthan Royals faced early pressure.
Yashasvi Jaiswal added another stunning entry to his growing IPL record book with a six off the very first ball against Delhi Capitals in Jaipur. Facing Mitchell Starc, the left-hander made an immediate statement. Starc began short and in the slot, and Jaiswal was quick to react.
Hanging back, he picked the length early and swung it cleanly over backward square leg for a massive six. With that hit, Jaiswal moved to the top of the list for most first-ball sixes in IPL innings, achieving the feat for the fourth time. Most times, hitting six on the first ball of an IPL innings 4 - Yashasvi Jaiswal* 2 - Priyansh Arya 1 - Naman Ojha 1 - Mayank Agarwal 1 - Sunil Narine 1 - Virat Kohli 1 - Robin Uthappa 1 - Phil Salt 1 - Sanju Samson He also joined an elite group of players to hit a six off the very first ball of an IPL match, becoming the latest name on that list.
Six off the first ball of an IPL match Naman Ojha (RR) off Brad Hodge (KKR), Durban, 2009 Virat Kohli (RCB) off Varun Aaron (RR), Bengaluru, 2019 Phil Salt (KKR) off Nuwan Thushara (MI), Kolkata, 2024 Priyansh Arya (PBKS) off Khaleel Ahmed (CSK), Mullanpur, 2025 Yashasvi Jaiswal (RR) off Mitchell Starc (DC), Jaipur, 2026* However, the moment was short-lived. Starc responded immediately, dismissing Jaiswal on the third ball. A full toss caught him by surprise, and his attempted swipe ballooned back to the bowler, handing Starc his first wicket of the season.
Rajasthan Royals’ start worsened when Vaibhav Sooryavanshi fell in the next over for just 4, leaving the hosts under early pressure despite the explosive beginning. Earlier, RR captain Riyan Parag had opted to bat, while Starc returned to action after recovering from a shoulder injury.