Riyan Parag, a batting all-arounder for the Rajasthan Royals (RR), stated that hitting the ball is the goal in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. On Monday, Parag played a flawless 54 runs off 39 balls against the Mumbai Indians (MI). At a strike rate of 138.46, he hammered five fours and three sixes. The 22-year-old's brilliant knock in the IPL 2024 gave him the "orange cap." At the Wankhede Stadium, the Rajasthan-based team defeated the Mumbai Indians by a margin of six wickets.
Speaking at the post-match press conference, Parag acknowledged that he hadn't competed in the T20 competition in the previous three to four years. This time, he said, he has been practicing a lot.
In just 3 inns, Riyan has turned his critics into admirers. Such a funny game. It does reward you if you keep working hard. No. 4 is actually his right spot. RR management should be praised for identifying that and backing him. Keep going, India call up not far away. #IPL2024 pic.twitter.com/e2p8GkHEbI
— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) April 2, 2024
Nothing has changed, just that I have simplified things. Before I would think about things too much, this year the goal is simple, watch the ball, hit the ball. For 3-4 years I haven't performed well (in the IPL.) When the performances are not coming, you get back to the drawing board. I practiced hard, I have practiced this kind of scenario.
~Parag said
To summarize the match, after winning the toss, RR decided to bowl first. Trent Boult (3/22) decimated the MI top-order on the powerplay, lowering them to 20/4. A 56-run partnership between skipper Hardik Pandya (34 in 21 balls, six fours) and Tilak Varma (32 in 29 balls, two sixes) momentarily restored order to the innings before MI collapsed again, finishing at 125/9 in 20 overs.
MI's batting order was constantly rattled by Yuzvendra Chahal (3/11) and Nandre Burger (2/32) as they bowled brilliantly for RR and never allowed them to relax.
RR lost their opening pair of Jos Buttler (13), and Yashasvi Jaiswal (10) in the run chase, and captain Sanju Samson could only make 12 off of 10 balls. With 48/3 left, they were in a position. With 27 balls remaining, Riyan Parag pulled off another remarkable comeback, hitting 54* in 39 balls, including three sixes and five fours, to lead his team to a six-wicket victory.
For MI, Akash Madhwal (3/20) was the best bowler.
With six points and a net run rate of 1.249 after the victory, the Rajasthan-based team is now at the top of the standings. While Mumbai is at the bottom.
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