Delhi Capitals fast bowler Kyle Jamieson confessed he felt an unfamiliar wave of fear when he had to face teenage prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, after his side put together a clinical seven-wicket victory over Rajasthan Royals at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium on Friday.
KL Rahul steered the chase with authority as Delhi Capitals overhauled Rajasthan’s total of 225 with five balls remaining, winning by seven wickets. The run chase was executed with control throughout, allowing Delhi to extend their recent momentum with yet another successful 225-plus pursuit at the venue.
Rahul provided the backbone of the innings, striking 75 off 40 balls with a calm, measured approach. Pathum Nissanka struck early sparks as well, smashing 62 off 33 to help Delhi take charge from the outset. Together, the pair produced a 110-run opening partnership that set the platform for the chase to stay on track.
Nitish Rana added a quick 33 off 17, keeping the pressure on, while the finish was handled smoothly by Ashutosh Sharma and Tristan Stubbs, who remained unbeaten in their partnership to see Delhi across the line.
Earlier, Riyan Parag was the driving force for Rajasthan, delivering an impressive 90 off 50 after the Royals had stumbled to 12/2. His innings helped stabilise the chase and keep the momentum in Rajasthan’s favour.
Parag and Dhruv Jurel then forged a crucial 102-run stand, with Jurel contributing 42, guiding the Royals to 225/6. Despite the batting-friendly conditions, Rajasthan’s total ultimately fell short against a Delhi side that chased confidently.
After the match, Jamieson spoke about the mental challenge posed by the 15-year-old Sooryavanshi. Even with detailed plans in place, he admitted the teenager’s composure made him a difficult customer.
“I don’t think I’ve ever been so fearful of a 15-year-old kid in my life. We had done our planning going into the game, and it was nice to see it come off,” Jamieson said in a video shared by the IPL.
Jamieson also underlined how vital early breakthroughs are when bowling with the new ball, pointing to how those moments can quickly disrupt a batting rhythm.
“For most teams, it’s about their top two getting off to a flyer. Starkey got one with a high full toss, and I got one with a yorker. It was nice to get those early wickets and stem the flow in the powerplay.”
He further praised the experience of sharing the new ball with left-arm quick Mitchell Starc, describing it as a significant advantage for the group.
“He’s world-class. Having someone like him in the squad is a huge benefit. It came at the right time for us, and it’s pretty surreal to share the new ball with him.”
While Jamieson did manage to dismiss Sooryavanshi, his spell turned costly, as he conceded 48 runs in four overs. In contrast, Starc returned with impact, taking three wickets for 40 runs and providing the decisive edge in the early stages.
