Delhi Capitals pacer Mitchell Starc made an immediate impact on his IPL 2026 return, dismissing Rajasthan Royals opener Yashasvi Jaiswal in a dramatic opening over clash at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur. The moment perfectly captured the intensity of T20 cricket—attack followed by immediate redemption.
Jaiswal started aggressively, smashing Starc for a six off the very first ball of the innings. However, the experienced left-arm pacer responded brilliantly. After a dot delivery, Starc bowled a full-toss on middle, catching Jaiswal off guard. The left-hander attempted an ambitious cross-batted shot but only managed a top edge. Starc stayed composed, completing a sharp caught-and-bowled to send Jaiswal back early.
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This dismissal carried added significance, as it marked another chapter in their growing rivalry. Starc had previously dismissed Jaiswal multiple times during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, and this early breakthrough once again highlighted his ability to bounce back under pressure.
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Returning from injury, Starc’s performance was a major boost for Delhi Capitals, who had retained him for ₹11.75 crore. His early strike set the tone for DC’s bowling effort, supported well by Kyle Jamieson, who also removed Vaibhav Sooryavanshi cheaply.
At the start of the innings, Rajasthan Royals found themselves under pressure at 17/2, with Riyan Parag and Dhruv Jurel tasked with rebuilding.
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Coming into this clash, Delhi Capitals were struggling in IPL 2026, placed seventh with just three wins from eight matches. In contrast, Rajasthan Royals have enjoyed a strong season, sitting fourth with six victories in nine games, including a memorable chase against Punjab Kings. With momentum and playoff stakes rising, Starc’s return could prove crucial for DC’s campaign turnaround.
