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In the thrilling encounter between Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Delhi Capitals (DC) at Jaipur’s Sawai Mansingh Stadium in the Indian Premier League 2024, RR emerged victorious by 12 runs.
Rajasthan Royals Innings
Winning the toss, Delhi elected to bowl first, putting Rajasthan into bat. RR posted a competitive total of 185/5 in their 20 overs. Riyan Parag was the star performer♎ with the bat,🌠 smashing 84 runs off just 45 deliveries, including 7 fours and 6 sixes. Also it was his highest score in the IPL.
Ravichandran Ashwin contributed 29 runs, while Dhruv Jurel and Sanju Samson provided handꦅy contributions of 20 and 15 runs respectively.
Delhi Capitals Innings
In response, Delhi fell short of the target, managing to score 173/5 in their allotted 20 overs. David Warner top-scored with a brisk 49 off 34 balls, supported by Tristan Stubbs‘ aggressive knock of 44 not out from 23 deliveries. However, their efforts were not enough to secure victory for the visitors.
For Royals, the bowling was led by Nandre Burger and Yuzvendra Chahal, who claimed two wickets each, restricting DC’ batting lineup.
Also WATCH: Riyan Parag’s priceless reaction after hitting Anrich Nortje for a towering six | IPL 2024, RR vs DC
Player of the Match
Riyan Parag was awarded the Player of the Match for his outstanding batting performance, which played a crucial role in Royals’ victory.
With this win, Sanju Samson & Co. continue their journey in the IPL 2024 with confidence, while Rishabh Pant’s DC wil🐎l look to bounce back stronger in their upcoming m𒆙atches.
Here’s how Twitter reacted:
An exceptional last over from , some great captaincy from and before that a magnificent batting🔥 display by help clinch a fantasꦗtic victory over . A superb game of cricket in the end. 🔥🏏
— MANOJ TIWARY (@tiwarymanoj)
Hop♍ing this is ano🍎ther step in the maturation of Riyan Parag the cricketer. Still only 22yrs old. He’s started well.
— Ian Raphael Bishop (@irbishi)
“T🔯heyꦚ were 36-3 and then Riyan Parag set it on fire…” 🔥
— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals)
Riyan Parag till the 14th over – 26*(26)
Riyan Parag at the end of 20th over – 84*(45)
WHAT A KNOCK ⭐ The making of the future.
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns)
Don’t ever take Indian domestic cricket lightly, it’s for your own good. Look ﷽at Riyan Parag. He is performing well in the IPL straightawa💮y cos he made tons of runs there.
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan)
The seeds of this sensational innings 🐭from Riya꧃n Parag were sown in domestic cricket. Delighted for him.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha)
TAKE A BOW, RIYAN PARAG…!!!!! 💥
84* (45) with 7 fours and 6 sixes – mercilessly trolled in the past for not performing, tonight he shows his potential and plays a world class knock for Rajasthan Royals. 🤯
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra)
Riyan Parag's today innings:
First 26 balls – 26 runs.
Last 19 balls – 58 runs (305.6 SR).– THIS IS INSANE ACCELERATION BY RIYAN PARAG…!!!!!! 🔥 🤯
— CricketMAN2 (@ImTanujSingh)
Riyan Parag smashed Anric🎶h Nortje for 25 runs in the last over of RR innings 𒈔
— betvisa68.com (@CricketTimesHQ)
Riyan Parag is gonna rule this IPL for sure 🔥
— 𝐒𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐲𝐚𝐬𝐌𝐒𝐃𝐢𝐚𝐧™ (@It🔯zshreyas07)
25🔯 runs in the last over of Anrich Nortje. Riyan Parag madn🍬ess. This could be his season.
— R A T N I S H (@LoyalSachinFan)
Riyan Parag tweet got real 🤌🏻
— sameeer (@agonyofsam)
Avesh Khan after only conceading 5 r♊uns in the last overﷺ! Top class performance 💗😍🔥
— Super Royals (@RRSuperRoyals)
Time to reflect and turn things around i🌄n Vi🥂zag.
— Delhi Capitals (@DelhiCapitals)
