Sunrisers Hyderabad defeated Rajasthan Royals by 1 run in the Indian Premier League 2024. Chasing 202 runs for their ninth win in the tournament, the table toppers were restricted by some fine bowling in the death overs. RR were ahead till Riyan Parag was at the crease. The right-handed batter played another magnificent knock in the 17th season, scoring 79 runs off 44 balls. He hit 8 fours and 4 sixes.
Parag has been the most improved cricketer in the cash-rich league after failing for years. Rajasthan Royals kept faith in him and the uncapped Indian player justified their backing by scoring more than 300 runs in a season for the first time. He is batting at the number four spot this year, which has helped him.
Former India player Irfan Pathan is a big fan of him. The veteran feels Parag has the talent to become a future star. “Riyan Parag is another player, who will play for India. He will represent India hundred percent in international cricket.
“He didn’t score runs for years but Rajasthan retained him, considering his talent. This is the first time he has scored more than 300 runs for the franchise. He was targeted on social media but credit to the boy for not giving up. Parag has finally delivered for the Rajasthan Royals and he is one of the reasons behind the team’s impressive performance in the middle overs,” Irfan Pathan said.
Deep Dasgupta is also confident of Riyan’s success across formats. He said that the youngster is another three-format player.
