Kyle Jamieson sent Vaibhav Sooryavanshi a fireball. (Video frames) NEW DELHI: A fiery moment involving Kyle Jamieson and teenage prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi stole the limelight during the 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 crisp yorker. While the van itself showcased skill and handling, it was the celebration that followed that grabbed the attention. Aggressively clapping and staring down the youngster, the New Zealand pacer unleashed a fiery shot that surprised many.Former Indian cricketer Priyank Panchal was quick to react, writing on X: “31-year-old Kyle Jamieson gives a 15-year-old the sack after dismissing him. Not a pretty sight. But it also shows how much impact and fear Vaibhav has already created among the naysayers.”Early strikes set the tone for DCThe incident occurred during a dramatic start to the match. Mitchell Starc struck in the first over, removing Yashasvi Jaiswal with a catch-and-ditch attempt. Soon after, Jamieson’s dismissal of Sooryavanshi left Rajasthan reeling at 12 for 2.However, RR captain Riyan Parag responded in style with a counter-attacking 90 off 50 balls, silencing the critics and guiding his side to a competitive 225 for 6. He found key support from Dhruv Jurel (42), while Donovan Ferreira’s explosive 47 off just 14 balls added a late boost.WATCH: Jamieson’s fiery send-offParag, under pressure due to poor form and off-court control, showed flashes of his best with plenty of boundaries, including a stunning sequence against Jamieson and a tennis-like forehand six off T Natarajan.Rahul, the hunt for the Nissanka sealIn response, Delhi Capitals put up a batting masterclass. KL Rahul (75) and Pathum Nissanka (62) stitched 102 runs in just 9.3 overs, laying the foundation for the record chase.Rahul dazzled with elegant stroke play while Nissanka dominated with her stroke strokes. 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 victory, Jamieson’s dismissal remained a major talking point – highlighting both the intensity of the competition and the growing aura of young Sooryavanshi.Fans reacted strongly to the elimination:
