Riyan Parag has often faced criticism for not making most of his opportunities 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 in fine touch as he slammed 43 off just 29 deliveries with the help of one boundary and three sixes. Parag had a brilliant run of form in domestic cricket in the past year and he was able to convert it into a good show in the IPL as well. The knock earned him a lot of praise on social media with users complementing him on his effort.
World ain’t ready for the redemption of riyan parag.#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 from 29 balls in the first match, he has been 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
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) March 24, 2024
Both Rajasthan and Lucknow are playing their first match of the 17th season of the IPL, and will be eying to clinch a win in their opening game.
What has happened to Riyan Parag. Did you unleash a beast?
— Bhawana (@bhawnakohli5) March 24, 2024
While speaking at the toss, Samson said that Riyan Parag will be their number four batter. He added that Rovman Powell could come as an impact player during the match.
“We would like to bat first today. Looks like a good batting wicket, we were ok to do both, but we’ve a different combination today. Coming back to Jaipur gives positive vibes in the dressing room. Riyan Parag will be our number 4, Jos, Hetty, Boult are there – Powell could come in as an impact player,” Samson said.
On the other hand, Rahul said that they would have batted first if they 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 as well, but the wicket does look good. I’m happy to be back on the field, injury has become my best friend over the last couple of years, but it makes you hungry and perform much better when you’re back. QdK, Pooran, Stoinis and Naveen-ul-Haq are our four overseas options. The focus is on this game for us at the moment,” 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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