Yashasvi Jaiswal Emerges as AB de Villiers’ Favorite Player of IPL 2023, Surpassing Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli. Despite the Rajasthan Royals’ failure to secure a spot in the IPL 2023 playoffs, the franchise witnessed remarkable performances from Yashasvi Jaiswal. The young opener emerged as the team’s top run-scorer for the season and currently holds the fourth position in the race for the Orange Cap. In 14 matches, Jaiswal amassed an impressive total of 625 runs at an average of 48.08 and a striking strike rate of 163.61. Throughout the season, he showcased his talent with a century and five half-centuries, with a highest score of 124.

As an uncapped player, Jaiswal captivated everyone’s attention with his exceptional shot selection and ability to find gaps in the field. His impact was so significant that it momentarily shifted the focus away from the struggling star opener Jos Buttler. During an interview on JioCinema, former Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) player AB de Villiers expressed his admiration for Jaiswal and named him as his favorite player of IPL 2023.

“For me, it’s Yashasvi Jaiswal, by a significant margin. He is a young player who possesses an extensive range of shots. His composed and calm temperament at the crease impresses me, and I appreciate his ability to dominate the bowlers while maintaining control,” de Villiers stated. “Shubman Gill is a bit older, but I believe Jaiswal has a long way to go, and he possesses all the qualities to become a great player,” he further added.