Mohammed Siraj's Fiery Celebration After Dismissing Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in IPL 2026

In a captivating IPL 2026 match, Mohammed Siraj's exuberant celebration followed his dismissal of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who scored a quick 36 runs. Despite Sooryavanshi's explosive start, the Rajasthan Royals fell short against the Gujarat Titans, losing by 77 runs. This article delves into the match highlights and the performances that defined the game.

By Narendra Chaudhary May 10, 2026, 00:17 IST

Match Highlights: Gujarat Titans vs Rajasthan Royals

In a thrilling encounter during match 52 of IPL 2026 at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur, Mohammed Siraj of Gujarat Titans celebrated exuberantly after taking the wicket of Rajasthan Royals' Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who scored 36 runs off just 16 balls. Sooryavanshi, known for his aggressive batting, started the innings with a bang, hitting Siraj for a six on the very first ball he faced. He continued to apply pressure on the Titans' bowlers, striking three more boundaries in the same over before Siraj made a crucial comeback.

Siraj's Intense Reaction

After dismissing Sooryavanshi, who had been instrumental in giving the Royals a strong start, Siraj could not contain his excitement and celebrated passionately. Sooryavanshi's innings included three sixes and three fours, contributing significantly to the Royals' chase of 230 runs. This season, he has been a standout performer, particularly in the powerplay, where he has scored 359 runs from 148 balls at an astonishing strike rate of 242.56, hitting 33 fours and 32 sixes.

Despite Sooryavanshi's efforts, the Rajasthan Royals faced a heavy defeat, bowled out for 152 runs in just 16.3 overs, falling short by 77 runs against the Gujarat Titans. Yashasvi Jaiswal, leading the team in place of the injured Riyan Parag, struggled to make an impact in his captaincy debut.