Yashasvi Jaiswal stunned fans with a sensational diving catch to dismiss Rashid Khan during Rajasthan Royals’ IPL 2025 clash against Gujarat Titans. Rashid’s cameo ended at 12 runs as Jaiswal’s athletic effort stole the show. Gujarat, led by Sai Sudharsan’s 82, posted a strong total of 217/6 in Ahmedabad.
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