Rajasthan Royals faced a challenging pitch as Rishabh Pant won the toss at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, opting to bat first. Despite his usual aggressive start, Yashasvi Jaiswal struggled to find his rhythm, narrowly avoiding disaster in the first over with a miscued shot towards mid-on.
However, luck wasn’t on his side in the following over, as Mukesh Kumar delivered a deceptive ball. On the penultimate delivery of the over, Mukesh approached from around the wicket, delivering a length ball that sharply seamed in after hitting the pitch.
Jaiswal, attempting a flick to steer the ball, fell victim to the movement, with the ball striking his leg before ricocheting onto the stumps.
Mukesh celebrated the wicket enthusiastically, recognizing Jaiswal’s potential to turn matches singlehandedly, while Jaiswal departed the crease with evident disappointment.
CASTLED!
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) March 28, 2024
Early success for Mukesh Kumar & @DelhiCapitals šš#RR lose Yashasvi Jaiswal
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Twitter users were quick to praise the skillful display by the right-arm fast bowler.
Is this Mukesh Kumar? He delivered the peach of the delivery to Yashasvi Jaiswal.
— Sujeet Suman (@sujeetsuman1991) March 28, 2024
Forget about Jaiswal, this peach will get any of the greatest batsmen.I can't still my eyes and I know you will also not believe.
Rare failure from Jaiswal.pic.twitter.com/BDVox1RKBR
