Yashasvi Jaiswal rushed to hospital after SMAT match for Mumbai; diagnosed with acute gastroenteritis

Pune:
Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal was rushed to a hospital in Pune on Wednesday following Mumbai’s Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) Super League match against Rajasthan. The incident occurred even as much of the cricketing world remained focused on the IPL 2026 auction taking place in Abu Dhabi.

According to reports by an Indian Express journalist, Jaiswal experienced severe stomach cramps during and after the match at the MCA Stadium, Pune. As the pain intensified, the left-handed batter was taken to Aditya Birla Hospital, where he was diagnosed with acute gastroenteritis.

Medical update on Jaiswal

Doctors conducted ultrasound (USG) and CT scans to rule out further complications and administered intravenous medication. He has since been advised complete rest along with continued medication. While his condition is reported to be stable, medical staff have recommended that he avoid strenuous activity for the time being.

Batted despite discomfort

Despite being in visible discomfort, Jaiswal chose to bat for Mumbai in what turned out to be their final match of the tournament. He scored 15 runs off 16 balls, hitting three boundaries, before departing. Mumbai successfully chased down a challenging target of 217 runs, winning by three wickets, but failed to qualify for the final due to an inferior net run rate.

Rahane–Sarfaraz power Mumbai chase

The chase was powered by a stunning partnership between Ajinkya Rahane and Sarfaraz Khan. Sarfaraz played one of the most explosive knocks of the tournament, smashing 73 runs off just 22 balls at a staggering strike rate of 331.81, including six fours and seven sixes. His performance came days after he earned an IPL contract with Chennai Super Kings at the auction.

Rahane anchored the innings with a composed 72 off 41 deliveries*, ensuring Mumbai crossed the finish line despite early setbacks.

Jaiswal’s SMAT 2025-26 performance

Across three matches in the tournament, Jaiswal scored 145 runs at an impressive average of 48.33 and a strike rate of 168.6, underlining his consistency in the shortest format.

What’s next for Jaiswal?

Jaiswal is currently not part of India’s T20I squad and has no immediate international commitments. This gives him adequate time to recover fully before India’s ODI series against New Zealand, scheduled to begin on January 11.

Team sources remain optimistic about his recovery and expect the young opener to regain full fitness well ahead of India’s upcoming international assignments.