Indian batsman Yashasvi Jaiswal made history by hitting 12 runs off the first ball in a T20I match against Zimbabwe on Sunday. In the fifth T20I, Zimbabwe’s Sikandar Raza bowled the opening delivery, which was a full toss that Jaiswal launched over deep square-leg for a six. Simultaneously, the umpire called it a no-ball.
With the free hit awarded, Raza delivered a length ball, and Jaiswal struck again, hitting a second consecutive six, thus creating a remarkable record.
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As a result, India scored 13 runs off just one legal delivery, making Jaiswal the first player to achieve 12 runs from the first legal ball in T20I history.
Zimbabwe won the toss and opted to field first, leading India to post a competitive total of 167 for 6 in the fifth and final match of the T20I series. Jaiswal’s extraordinary performance not only highlights his talent but also adds an impressive chapter to T20I cricket records.
