Jamieson admits fear of 15-year-old Sooryavanshi as DC chase down RR's 225
Synopsis
Kyle Jamieson's candid admission — "I've never been so fearful of a 15-year-old" — captures the sheer precocity of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. Yet it was DC's early breakthroughs, not fear, that won the day. A record chase, a teenager's composure under fire, and Starc's return all converged in one of the season's most gripping contests.
Key Takeaways
Kyle Jamieson admitted being unusually wary of 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi ahead of DC vs RR on 2 May .
Delhi Capitals chased down RR's 225/6 with a 7-wicket win, overhauling the target with five balls to spare .
KL Rahul and Pathum Nissanka scored half-centuries in the chase.
Jamieson took Sooryavanshi's wicket but conceded 48 runs in four overs .
Mitchell Starc took 3 wickets for 40 runs in his return to the side.
DC moved to sixth place with 8 points from nine matches .
Kyle Jamieson of Delhi Capitals on Friday confessed to being unusually wary of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, the 15-year-old batter for Rajasthan Royals, as DC pulled off a record chase to beat RR by 7 wickets at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. The visitors overhauled RR's 225/6 with five balls to spare, with KL Rahul and Pathum Nissanka leading the chase with half-centuries.
Jamieson's tactical approach to Sooryavanshi
The New Zealand pacer revealed that DC had devised specific plans to counter the teenage sensation. "I'm up here. I don't think I've ever been so fearful of a 15-year-old kid in my life. But yeah, we'd obviously done a bit of planning leading into the game, and it was just nice that it played off," Jamieson said in a video released by the IPL on X. Despite his meticulous preparation, Jamieson conceded 48 runs across four overs while claiming Sooryavanshi's wicket.
Early breakthroughs set the tone
The pacer highlighted the significance of removing top-order batters during the powerplay. Jamieson accounted for one opener with a yorker, while Mitchell Starc took a wicket with a high full toss. "So it was nice to get it away early and sort of, I guess, stem the flow a little bit in the power play," Jamieson explained. This dual approach disrupted RR's momentum during the critical opening phase.
Starc's impact on return
Jamieson underscored the value of sharing the new ball with the experienced Starc, who returned to the IPL side with an impressive showing. The left-arm quick took 3 wickets while conceding 40 runs in four overs. "It's world-class, right? So whenever you can have one of those guys in your squad, it's a huge benefit. So it came at the right time when we needed to get a bit of a move on on the points table," Jamieson said. His partnership with Starc provided the bowling balance DC required in a high-scoring encounter.
DC's playoff push strengthened
With this 7-wicket victory, Delhi Capitals moved to sixth position in the standings with 8 points from nine matches. The win comes at a critical juncture as DC seeks to consolidate its playoff berth. DC will next face Chennai Super Kings at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Tuesday, with a chance to climb further up the table.
Point of View
A masterclass chase from Rahul and Nissanka, and Starc's timely return. The real story is how an established franchise managed the pressure of a record chase while contending with a prodigy — and won anyway.
NationPress
28 Jun 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What did Kyle Jamieson say about Vaibhav Sooryavanshi?
Jamieson admitted he had never been so fearful of a 15-year-old batter in his life, and that Delhi Capitals had devised specific tactical plans to counter the teenage sensation ahead of the match.
What was the final score and result of the DC vs RR match?
Delhi Capitals chased down Rajasthan Royals' 225/6 to win by 7 wickets with five balls remaining, with KL Rahul and Pathum Nissanka scoring half-centuries in the chase.
How did Kyle Jamieson and Mitchell Starc perform in the match?
Jamieson took Sooryavanshi's wicket but gave away 48 runs in four overs. Starc, on his return to the side, took 3 wickets while conceding 40 runs in four overs.
Where does Delhi Capitals stand in the points table after this win?
With this victory, Delhi Capitals moved to sixth position in the standings with 8 points from nine matches.
What is Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's age and which team does he play for?
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is 15 years old and plays for Rajasthan Royals in the IPL.
