Siraj Removes Sooryavanshi After Nehra's Tactical Input in IPL Clash

Mohammed Siraj dismissed Rajasthan Royals batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi for 47 in the third over of the innings, following a tactical suggestion from Gujarat Titans head coach Ashish Nehra during their IPL 2026 match in New Delhi. The 15-year-old Sooryavanshi had smashed Siraj for a six and three boundaries in the first two overs, threatening to destabilize the Titans' bowling early in the chase.

Sooryavanshi, who had resumed batting after brief treatment for a boot injury, struck Kagiso Rabada for two sixes before targeting Siraj again in his second over. After consulting skipper Shubman Gill, Siraj bowled a 146.6 kph skidding bouncer that prompted a leading edge off Sooryavanshi's pull shot, caught by Arshad Khan at midwicket.

Siraj celebrated the wicket with an animated gesture, underscoring its importance. Broadcast footage showed Nehra signaling from the dugout just before the delivery, indicating the tactical shift that led to the dismissal.

Gujarat Titans had earlier posted 229/4, led by Shubman Gill's 84 off 44 balls and Sai Sudharsan's 55 off 36. Washington Sundar added 37 off 20. For Rajasthan Royals, Brijesh Sharma took 2/47, while Yash Raj Punja and Ravindra Jadeja each claimed one wicket.

The match continues with Rajasthan Royals chasing 230, and the fall of Sooryavanshi's wicket marks a pivotal moment in the contest.