Former India batter Priyank Panchal took aim at Delhi Capitals fast bowler Kyle Jamieson after an animated moment following the dismissal of 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in IPL 2026. Jamieson struck early with an inswinging yorker in the second over, uprooting the teenager’s challenge with a delivery that nipped back and found the toe-end of the bat before crashing into the stumps.
Sooryavanshi’s knock ended quickly, and it proved to be another tough outing for him at the season level. The dismissal was just his third single-digit score in 11 innings this campaign, underlining how rare big contributions have been for him so far.
Quick facts
- Priyank Panchal criticised Kyle Jamieson’s celebration after dismissing Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.
- The wicket came in the second over via an inswinging yorker that hit the toe-end of the bat and rattled the stumps.
- Sooryavanshi’s innings ended as he made a two-ball four; it was his third single-digit score in 11 IPL 2026 innings.
- Vaibhav entered the match with 400 runs in 10 games, including one century and two fifties.
- Rajasthan Royals posted 225/6 in 20 overs after a 102-run stand between Riyan Parag and Dhruv Jurel.
- Riyan Parag made 90 off 50 balls, his first fifty of the season.
- Dhruv Jurel scored 40 off 32 balls.
- Donovan Ferreira finished with an unbeaten 47 off 14 deliveries.
- Parag was fined 25% by the BCCI after being caught on camera vaping inside the dugout.
While the wicket itself drew praise for the execution, Panchal felt the celebration crossed a line. Reacting on X, he argued that the aggressive send-off of a 15-year-old was unnecessary and made for an ugly moment, especially given the age gap between player and batter.
“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,” Panchal wrote.
For Sooryavanshi, it was a rare stumble in an otherwise productive stretch. He arrived at the encounter having racked up 400 runs across 10 matches, with a century and two fifties already to his name before the Jamieson spell.
The damaging blow came quickly: Jamieson dismissed him for a two-ball four. After the early jolt, Rajasthan Royals needed stability, and it arrived through their middle order.
Rajasthan’s big response
Following a top-order failure for RR, Riyan Parag and Dhruv Jurel rebuilt the innings with a 102-run partnership. Their stand set the platform for a climb toward a large total, helping Rajasthan take control after the initial setback.
Parag provided the standout burst, smashing his first fifty of IPL 2026. He struck 90 off just 50 balls, a knock that also served as a statement after criticism for his inconsistent run-scoring earlier in the season.
Jurel backed him up with a measured 40 off 32 deliveries, keeping the scoreboard moving while Parag attacked. Then Donovan Ferreira stepped in at the end to accelerate the innings, finishing unbeaten on 47 off 14 balls and turning the closing overs into fireworks.
Together, the trio’s impact pushed Rajasthan to 225/6 at the end of their 20 overs, a total built on partnership value and a sharp final surge.
Parag’s match carried extra pressure off the field as well. He had been struggling for runs so far in the season, and his workload increased when he was hit with a 25% fine from the BCCI after footage surfaced showing him vaping inside the dugout.
With plenty to prove, the right-hander delivered in style. This innings marked Parag’s first score above fifty in IPL 2026, snapping the drought and giving Rajasthan a key platform to work from.
