Prithvi Shaw vs Yashasvi Jaiswal: Who Has the Better IPL Record After First 5 Seasons?

The Indian Premier League (IPL) has long been a breeding ground for young Indian talent, and two of the brightest stars to emerge in recent years are Prithvi Shaw and Yashasvi Jaiswal. While both batters are known for their aggressive stroke play and natural flair, their journeys in the IPL over their first five seasons paint a compelling picture of consistency, growth, and potential. Let’s break down how they stack up after their first five IPL seasons.

 1. IPL Debut and Teams
 Prithvi Shaw made his IPL debut with Delhi Capitals in 2018.
 Yashasvi Jaiswal debuted in the 2020 season for Rajasthan Royals and continues to be a vital part of the franchise.

As of the 2025 season, Shaw is no longer part of an IPL franchise, having gone unsold in the most recent auction. Jaiswal, on the other hand, remains a core player for RR.

 2. Matches Played
 Shaw: 63 matches  
 Jaiswal: 53 matches  

Despite debuting earlier, Shaw has played just 10 more games than Jaiswal, suggesting a more consistent run for Jaiswal in recent seasons.

 3. Total Runs Scored
 Shaw: 1588 runs  
 Jaiswal: 1607 runs  

Jaiswal edges past Shaw despite playing fewer matches, underlining better consistency and run accumulation.

 4. Batting Average
 Shaw: 25.20  
 Jaiswal: 32.14  

Jaiswal again comes out on top with a significantly better average, indicating a more reliable presence at the crease.

 5. Highest Individual Score
 Shaw: 99  
 Jaiswal: 124  

While Shaw came agonizingly close to a century, Jaiswal not only crossed the triplefigure mark but has done so twice in his IPL career already.

 6. Boundaries and Sixes
 Shaw: 192 fours, 55 sixes  
 Jaiswal: 198 fours, 64 sixes  

Jaiswal has been slightly more aggressive in his approach, surpassing Shaw in both boundaries and sixes despite fewer innings.

 7. Milestones – Centuries & HalfCenturies
 Shaw: 12 halfcenturies  
 Jaiswal: 2 centuries, 9 halfcenturies  

Shaw may have more fifties, but Jaiswal’s two centuries speak volumes about his ability to play big innings.

 8. Overall IPL Career (As of 2025)
 Prithvi Shaw (7 seasons): 1892 runs, avg. 23.94, 14 fifties, HS 99  
 Yashasvi Jaiswal (5 seasons): Continues to build a formidable record and grow as one of the most promising openers.

 Who Has the Edge ?

Based on consistency, average, big scores, and impact, Yashasvi Jaiswal clearly outperforms Prithvi Shaw when comparing their first five IPL seasons. While Shaw showed promise early on, Jaiswal has demonstrated better temperament, scoring ability, and maturity, making him one of the most exciting young prospects in Indian cricket today.

As IPL 2025 progresses, fans will be eager to see how Jaiswal further builds on this strong foundation—and whether Shaw can mount a comeback to reclaim his spot in the spotlight.

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