{"id":8763,"date":"2026-05-10T07:29:57","date_gmt":"2026-05-10T07:29:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/1win.za.com\/ipl\/sirajs-fiery-wicket-celebration-sparks-ipl-comparisons-as-kaif-reacts"},"modified":"2026-05-10T07:29:57","modified_gmt":"2026-05-10T07:29:57","slug":"sirajs-fiery-wicket-celebration-sparks-ipl-comparisons-as-kaif-reacts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/1win.za.com\/ipl\/sirajs-fiery-wicket-celebration-sparks-ipl-comparisons-as-kaif-reacts","title":{"rendered":"Siraj\u2019s fiery wicket celebration sparks IPL comparisons as Kaif reacts"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Gujarat Titans seamer Mohammed Siraj\u2019s fiery reaction after dismissing 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has sparked a fresh wave of comparisons in the IPL. Many have pointed to Kyle Jamieson\u2019s equally animated celebrations earlier in the season, with former India batter Mohammed Kaif highlighting how Sooryavanshi has quickly grown into a wicket that even established pace threats fear losing their rhythm against.<\/p>\n<h2>Key takeaways<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Kaif said Sooryavanshi\u2019s wicket is now treated as a major prize by bowlers, not just another dismissal.<\/li>\n<li>He compared the reactions of Mohammed Siraj and Kyle Jamieson after both secured Sooryavanshi\u2019s wicket.<\/li>\n<li>Sooryavanshi became the fastest and youngest player to reach 100 sixes in men\u2019s T20 cricket, doing it in 29 innings.<\/li>\n<li>He also set the quickest route to the milestone by balls faced, reaching it in 514 deliveries.<\/li>\n<li>RR\u2019s young batter achieved the feat during their IPL match against Gujarat Titans in Jaipur on Saturday night.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>From \u201cone wicket\u201d to a high-value scalp<\/h2>\n<p>Mohammed Kaif noted that the impact of Sooryavanshi goes beyond the scoreboard. In his view, the teenager has succeeded in creating a sense of threat even for experienced pacers like Siraj and Jamieson\u2014something reflected in the celebrations that followed each wicket. Kaif\u2019s message was clear: Sooryavanshi is no longer perceived as merely a \u201cwicket\u201d; captains and bowling units now see him as a game-changing scalp capable of swinging momentum when he is removed.<\/p>\n<h2>Record-breaking six-hitter in the IPL spotlight<\/h2>\n<p>In a separate milestone that underlined his growing reputation, Sooryavanshi scripted a landmark in men\u2019s T20 history by becoming the quickest and youngest to reach 100 sixes. He achieved the feat in just 29 innings, breaking the notion that such numbers take long careers and steady build-up.<\/p>\n<p>He also set a record for reaching the same target in terms of deliveries. Sooryavanshi needed only 514 balls to get to 100 sixes, showcasing both speed of scoring and a ruthless approach once he settles in.<\/p>\n<h2>How the innings unfolded vs Gujarat Titans in Jaipur<\/h2>\n<p>The milestone came during Rajasthan Royals\u2019 Indian Premier League clash against Gujarat Titans in Jaipur on Saturday night. Facing Mohammed Siraj, Sooryavanshi went after the attack immediately, launching the first ball he faced for a big maximum over long-on.<\/p>\n<p>He carried that aggressive intent through the powerplay, racing to 36 runs off 16 balls. His burst included three fours and three sixes, producing a rapid opening cameo that lifted the pressure on Gujarat.<\/p>\n<p>Despite Sooryavanshi\u2019s momentum, Siraj ultimately managed to strike back, bringing an end to the contest\u2019s momentum in an entertaining duel between bat and ball.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Gujarat Titans seamer Mohammed Siraj\u2019s fiery reaction after dismissing 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has sparked a fresh wave of comparisons in the IPL. 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