NEW DELHI: A much tumultuous face-off Mitchell Starc And teenage sensation Vaibhu Suryavanshi turns into an anticlimax. Kyle Jamieson Delhi Capitals steal the early spotlight in IPL 2026 clash Rajasthan Royals in Jaipur on FridayWith expectations building around Starc’s first appearance of the season and his pairing against the in-form youngster, fans were left disappointed as the match never really materialised. Suryavanshi was dismissed by Jamieson in the second over – before he could face Starc.
RR captain Ryan Parag elected to bat first after winning the toss, but the decision was soon reversed as DC’s pace attack dealt the initial blow.Early drama, but no marquee clash.Starc opened the bowling for DC and was immediately tested. Yeshsavi JaiswalWho hit the first ball for a six. However, the veteran Australian had the last laugh.In the same over, Starc bowled a full toss on middle which surprised Jaiswal. Attempting to swing across the line, the batsman mistimed it, throwing the ball back to the bowler. Starc completed a simple catch and bowl to claim his first wicket of the season, sending Jaiswal back for 6 off 3 balls.At the other end, Suryavanshi got off to a flying start, hitting a confident boundary off his very first ball against Jamieson. But the promise was short-lived. On the very next delivery, a sinking low full toss slipped under his bat, moving the pad towards the stumps as he departed for 4 off 2 balls.Jamieson makes a comeback for Starc.While Starc’s return dominated the pre-match narrative, it was Jamieson who ensured DC took control early on. By removing Suryavanshi before the marquee clash unfolded, the New Zealander effectively shut the door on what was billed as the biggest subplot of the contest.With both the aggressive RR openers back in the hut within two overs, DC’s revamped bowling attack made an immediate impact. Starc’s return increased the intensity, but it was Jamieson’s timely strike that defined the early momentum.
