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 handy 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 will look to bounce back stronger in their upcoming matches.
Here’s how Twitter reacted:
An exceptional last over from #AveshKhan, some great captaincy from #SanjuSamson and before that a magnificent batting display by #RiyanParag help @rajasthanroyals clinch a fantastic victory over @DelhiCapitals. A superb game of cricket in the end. 🔥🏏#RRvDC #IPL2024 #IPL pic.twitter.com/tQXZFvmK25
— MANOJ TIWARY (@tiwarymanoj) March 28, 2024
Hoping this #TATAIPL2024 is another step in the maturation of Riyan Parag the cricketer. Still only 22yrs old. He’s started well.
— Ian Raphael Bishop (@irbishi) March 28, 2024
“They were 36-3 and then Riyan Parag set it on fire…” 🔥 pic.twitter.com/nqaX5RaLHS
— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) March 28, 2024
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. pic.twitter.com/O6B2QmDzk7
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) March 28, 2024
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 straightaway cos he made tons of runs there.
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) March 28, 2024
The seeds of this sensational innings from Riyan Parag were sown in domestic cricket. Delighted for him.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) March 28, 2024
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. 🤯 pic.twitter.com/0RsjrWG2z9
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) March 28, 2024
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…!!!!!! 🔥 🤯 pic.twitter.com/WDHIfZkIjR
— CricketMAN2 (@ImTanujSingh) March 28, 2024
Riyan Parag smashed Anrich Nortje for 25 runs in the last over of RR innings #cricket #RRvDC #IPL2024 #T20 #RiyanParag #AnrichNortje #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/pxg9RARxi5
— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) March 28, 2024
Riyan Parag is gonna rule this IPL for sure 🔥 pic.twitter.com/Vq39OaCiAj
— 𝐒𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐲𝐚𝐬𝐌𝐒𝐃𝐢𝐚𝐧™ (@Itzshreyas07) March 28, 2024
25 runs in the last over of Anrich Nortje. Riyan Parag madness. This could be his season. pic.twitter.com/JwsMmz3atg
— R A T N I S H (@LoyalSachinFan) March 28, 2024
Riyan Parag tweet got real 🤌🏻 pic.twitter.com/6TxKBLreYt
— sameeer (@agonyofsam) March 28, 2024
Avesh Khan after only conceading 5 runs in the last over! Top class performance 💗😍🔥#RRvDC pic.twitter.com/Dgkc4Jy7Py
— Super Royals (@RRSuperRoyals) March 28, 2024
Time to reflect and turn things around in Vizag. #YehHaiNayiDilli #IPL2024 #RRvDC pic.twitter.com/8M4J5qZHfi
— Delhi Capitals (@DelhiCapitals) March 28, 2024