Former New Zealand cricketer Mitchell McClenaghan supported Delhi Capitals’ bowler Kyle Jamieson for his intense send-off to Rajasthan Royals’ young batsman Vaibhav Sooryavanshi after dismissing him. McClenaghan stated that the reaction was natural due to the young player’s impact in the game. Sooryavanshi, who had hit a boundary off Jamieson’s first ball, was bowled out by the pacer in the next delivery and received a fiery send-off.
McClenaghan mentioned that Jamieson’s animated celebration, which included clapping aggressively in front of Sooryavanshi, showcased a touch of Kiwi enthusiasm. He explained that the intense reaction stemmed from the significance of dismissing a player who had been performing well in the tournament. Jamieson’s actions led to him being penalized with a demerit point and a warning for breaching the IPL’s code of conduct.
The incident occurred during the IPL match where Rajasthan Royals posted a total of 225/6, with Riyan Parag scoring 90 runs off 50 balls and Donovan Ferreira contributing an unbeaten 47 off 14 deliveries. Despite a strong start by the Royals, Mitchell Starc’s crucial strikes brought Delhi Capitals back into the game. In response, KL Rahul and Pathum Nissanka’s solid opening partnership of 110 runs set the tone for DC’s successful chase.
Tristan Stubbs and Ashutosh played composed innings towards the end, guiding Delhi Capitals to victory with five balls to spare in the highest-ever successful run chase for the franchise in IPL history.
