New Delhi: A heated moment between Kyle Jamieson and teenage prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi came into the limelight during the IPL 2026 clash between Delhi Capitals and Rajasthan Royals in Jaipur on Friday, triggering a wave of reactions from the cricketing fraternity.
Jamieson defeated 15-year-old Sooryavanshi, a sharp yorker, for just 4 runs in the second over. While the delivery itself demonstrated skill and control, it was the celebrations that followed that raised eyebrows. The New Zealand pacer clapped vigorously and stared at the youngster in an impassioned send-off that surprised many.
Former India cricketer Priyank Panchal was quick to react, writing on
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The incident occurred at the start of a dramatic start to the game. Mitchell Starc batted in the first over, dismissing Yashasvi Jaiswal through a catch-and-pitch delivery. Soon after, Jamieson’s dismissal of Sooryavanshi left Rajasthan in trouble at 2 for 12.
However, RR captain Riyan Parag responded with a counter-attacking style of 90 off 50 balls to silence the critics and lead the team to a match score of 225 for 6. He received crucial support from Dhruv Jurel (42), while Donovan Ferreira’s explosive 47 off just 14 balls added to the late momentum.
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Parag was under pressure due to poor form and off-court scrutiny, but he was at his best with a series of boundaries, including a stunning series of moves against Jamieson and a tennis-like forehand six from T Natarajan.
Rahul, Nissanka set record in chase
In response, Delhi Capitals held a batting masterclass. KL Rahul (75) and Pathum Nissanka (62) put up a 102-run opening stand in just 9.3 overs to set the stage for a record chase.
Rahul dazzled with his elegant batting, while Nissankar dominated with his pulls. Despite brief inconsistency after Rahul and Nitish Rana fell in succession, Ashutosh Sharma and Tristan Stubbs calmly led DC to finish with their highest-ever IPL chase of 226 for 3.
While D.C. celebrated a crucial win, Jamison’s sendoff remained a major talking point – underscoring the intensity of the competition and the growing aura of young Soriyansh.
Fans reacted strongly to the send-off: