The much-anticipated clash between Rajasthan Royals and Delhi Capitals in the IPL 2026 season took an unexpected turn at Jaipur, as rising sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi endured a rare early dismissal. Fans were eager to witness a face-off between the young prodigy and Australian speedster Mitchell Starc, but the contest never unfolded as expected.
Batting at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Sooryavanshi managed to last just two deliveries at the crease. After confidently striking his first ball to the boundary, he fell on the very next delivery to New Zealand pacer Kyle Jamieson. The dismissal came via a deceptive low full toss that caught an under-edge before ricocheting off the pad and onto the stumps.
Jamieson celebrated the wicket with visible intensity, delivering an animated send-off, while the young batter walked back disappointed after scoring just four runs. The early breakthrough proved crucial for Delhi Capitals, given Sooryavanshi’s exceptional form this season, where he had already set records with his rapid scoring pace.
The match began with Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag opting to bat first after winning the toss, citing a dry pitch that could slow down later in the game. However, the decision didn’t pay off immediately, as Yashasvi Jaiswal was dismissed in the opening over by Mitchell Starc. Interestingly, Sooryavanshi did not get the chance to face Starc, as the over was completed by Jaiswal and Dhruv Jurel.
Rajasthan’s struggles deepened in the following over when Jamieson removed Sooryavanshi, shifting momentum firmly in Delhi’s favor. Both teams made notable changes to their playing XI, with Delhi Capitals bringing in Pathum Nissanka, Mitchell Starc, and Ashutosh Sharma for this crucial encounter.