Riyan Parag has often been criticized for not making the most of his chances in the Indian Premier League (IPL), but the all-rounder started the 2024 season with an impressive knock on Sunday. During the IPL 2024 match against Lucknow Super Giants, the Rajasthan Royals player looked fine as he hit 43 off just 29 deliveries with the help of one boundary and three sixes. Parag had brilliant form in domestic cricket last year and he converted this into a good show in the IPL as well. The blow earned him plenty of praise on social media, with users complementing him on his efforts.
The world is not ready for Riyan Parag’s redemption.#RRvsLSG pic.twitter.com/G5dCM17B1H
— SHREYA. (@Here4VK18) March 24, 2024
Sanju Samson’s Rajasthan Royals (RR) won the toss and decided to bat first against KL Rahul-led Lucknow Super Giants (LSG).
WELL PLAYED, RIYAN PARAG…!!!!
– 43 runs off 29 balls in the first match, he was one of the most trolled players in recent times but started well with bat in IPL 2024. Keep going, future star. pic.twitter.com/OScmHWmtXb
– Johannes. (@CricCrazyJohns) March 24, 2024
Both Rajasthan and Lucknow will be playing their first match of the 17th season of the IPL and will be aiming for a win in their opening match.
What happened to Riyan Parag? Have you unleashed an animal?
— Bhawana (@bhawnakohli5) March 24, 2024
Speaking at the toss, Samson said that Riyan Parag will be their number four batsman. He added that Rovman Powell could feature as an impact player during the match.
“We would like to bat first today. It seems like a good batting wicket, we could do both, but we have a different combination today. Coming back to Jaipur gives a positive atmosphere in the dressing room. Riyan Parag will be our number 4, Jos, Hetty and Boult are there, Powell could be an impact player,” said Samson.
On the other hand, Rahul said that they would have batted first if they had won the toss. The LSG skipper also confirmed that Quinton de Kock, Marcus Stoinis, Nicholas Pooran and Naveen-ul-Haq are their four foreign players.
“We would have batted first too, but the wicket looks good. I’m happy to be back on the field, injuries have become my best friend in recent years, but it makes you hungry and you perform much better when You are back. QdK, Pooran, Stoinis and Naveen-ul-Haq are our four overseas options. The focus for us right now is on this match,” Rahul said.
Rajasthan Royals playing XI:Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson (Wk/C), Riyan Parag, Shimron Hetmyer, Dhruv Jurel, Ravichandran Ashwin, Sandeep Sharma, Avesh Khan, Trent Boult, Yuzvendra Chahal.
Lucknow Super Giants playing XI: KL Rahul (C), Quinton de Kock (Wk), Devdutt Padikkal, Ayush Badoni, Marcus Stoinis, Nicholas Pooran, Krunal Pandya, Ravi Bishnoi, Mohsin Khan, Naveen-ul-Haq, Yash Thakur.
(With ANI inputs)
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