Kamal Ghorui
NEW DELHI: A fiery moment involving Kyle Jamieson and teenage prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi stole the spotlight during the IPL 2026 clash between Delhi Capitals and Rajasthan Royals in Jaipur on Friday, triggering a wave of reactions across the cricketing fraternity.Jamieson dismissed the 15-year-old Sooryavanshi for just 4 in the second over with a sharp yorker. While the delivery itself showcased skill and control, it was the celebration that followed that grabbed attention. The New Zealand pacer clapped aggressively and stared down the youngster, delivering a fiery send-off that left many surprised.Former India cricketer Priyank Panchal was quick to react, writing on X: “31-year-old Kyle Jamieson giving a 15-year-old kid a send off after dismissing him. Does not make for a pretty sight. But also shows how much of an impact and fear Vaibhav has instilled amongst the opponents already.”Early strikes set tone for DCThe incident came amid a dramatic start to the match. Mitchell Starc struck in the very first over, removing Yashasvi Jaiswal with a caught-and-bowled effort. Soon after, Jamieson’s dismissal of Sooryavanshi left Rajasthan reeling at 12 for 2.However, RR skipper Riyan Parag responded in style with a counterattacking 90 off 50 balls, silencing critics and steering his side to a competitive 225 for 6. He found crucial support from Dhruv Jurel (42), while Donovan Ferreira’s explosive 47 off just 14 balls added late impetus.WATCH: Jamieson’s fiery send-offParag, who had been under pressure due to poor form and off-field scrutiny, showed glimpses of his best with a flurry of boundaries, including a stunning sequence against Jamieson and a tennis-like forehand six off T Natarajan.Rahul, Nissanka seal record chaseIn reply, Delhi Capitals produced a batting masterclass. KL Rahul (75) and Pathum Nissanka (62) stitched a 102-run opening stand in just 9.3 overs, laying the foundation for a record chase.Rahul dazzled with elegant strokeplay, while Nissanka dominated with his pull shots. Despite a brief wobble after Rahul and Nitish Rana fell in quick succession, Ashutosh Sharma and Tristan Stubbs calmly guided DC to 226 for 3 — completing their highest-ever IPL chase.While DC celebrated a crucial win, Jamieson’s send-off remained a major talking point — highlighting both the intensity of competition and the growing aura of young Sooryavanshi.Fans reacted strongly to the send-off:
