Rajasthan Royals (RR) batter Riyan Parag put on a show with the bat in Match 9 of the IPL 2024 season against Delhi Capitals (DC) at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur on Thursday (March 28).
Parag came out to bat at No. 4 in the sixth over of RR’s innings. The right-hander anchored the innings initially as the hosts slipped to 36/3 by the eighth over.
Parag added 54 runs for the fourth wicket with R Ashwin to steady the ship. After Ashwin’s dismissal on 29, the youngster forged a 52-run stand for the fifth wicket with Dhruv Jurel. In the process, he completed his half-century off 34 balls.
Following the milestone, Riyan Parag put a peddle on the accelerator, showcasing his range of strokes. He was particularly severe on South African pacer Anrich Nortje in the final over of RR’s innings.
Parag smashed three boundaries and two sixes against Nortje, finishing with 84 not out off 45 balls, including 7 fours and 6 sixes. Thanks to his stunning display, Rajasthan Royals ended up with a highly competitive 185/5 in their allotted 20 overs.
For his unbeaten knock under pressure, Riyan Parag received rich praise from the cricket fraternity on social media.
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