Delhi Capitals fast bowler Kyle Jamieson delivered a high-intensity moment in IPL 2026 on Friday, sending Rajasthan Royals youngster Vaibhav Sooryavanshi back in the second over with a vicious dismissal that triggered an equally animated celebration. The batter was undone by an in-swinging yorker; the ball brushed the toe-end of his bat before knocking the stumps. Jamieson’s reaction was loud and aggressive, and replays of the strike and his subsequent celebration quickly circulated online, with fans even pointing out that Virat Kohli appeared notably restrained in comparison.
Key takeaways
- Kyle Jamieson dismissed Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in the fifth delivery of the second over during the IPL 2026 clash on Friday.
- The wicket came from an in-swinging yorker that hit the toe-end of Sooryavanshi’s bat and shattered the stumps.
- Jamieson celebrated intensely right after the breakthrough, and the footage went viral on social media.
- Sooryavanshi entered the match with two separate milestones within touching distance in T20 batting records.
- In his IPL 2026 campaign so far (10 matches), he had 404 runs with a strike rate of 237.64, including a century.
A yorker strike — and a celebration that stole the headlines
The dismissal unfolded early as Jamieson produced his in-swinging yorker in the second over. Sooryavanshi attempted to get bat on it, but the contact was minimal—the ball clipped the toe-end and carried on to remove the bails. What followed was a visible surge of emotion from Jamieson, who pumped his fists and celebrated at full volume in front of the batter.
It also mattered that the wicket didn’t arrive in isolation. The ball that removed Sooryavanshi was just one delivery after the youngster had struck Jamieson for a boundary down the ground, making the turnaround even more dramatic. The contrast between Sooryavanshi’s earlier success and his quick dismissal fed the online frenzy.
Replays of the moment—especially Jamieson’s animated reaction directed toward Sooryavanshi—sparked debate among fans. Some questioned the intensity of the celebration toward a young player, while others focused on the sheer emotion of the bowler’s response. The clip also drew comparisons with Kohli, who was seen not celebrating at the same level.
Sooryavanshi’s record chase and IPL form
At the time of the match, Sooryavanshi was chasing two major T20 benchmarks. First, he was one six away from becoming the quickest player to reach 100 T20 sixes when measured by balls faced. That record currently belonged to Kieron Pollard, who achieved the milestone in 843 balls. Second, he was also close to history at the other end of the age bracket—one big hit away from being the first player to tally 100 T20 sixes before turning 20.
His current output in IPL 2026 underlined why those milestones were within reach. In 10 matches, he had scored 404 runs at an average of 40.40, striking at 237.64. His tally included a century and two fifties, with a best score of 103. Alongside the runs, he had been striking the ball consistently, hitting 34 fours and 37 sixes so far in the season.
Looking beyond the current campaign, his IPL journey since the previous season also highlighted his rise. In 17 innings across IPL action up to that point, he had amassed 656 runs at an average of 38.58, with a strike rate of 224.65. His overall IPL numbers included two centuries and three sixes.
