‘What does RR see in Riyan Parag?’ - Twitter fumes after youngster fails miserably with his bat yet again

Parag scored seven off 11 deliveries against DC.

Published - 08 Apr 2023, 17:33 IST | Updated - 08 Apr 2023, 17:33 IST

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Ahead of IPL 2023, youngster Riyan Parag made a huge statement assuring that he will hit four sixes in an over in the upcoming edition. However, in three matches so far, the 21-year-old has scored only 34 runs and thus, his spot in the playing XI is currently in jeopardy. Notably, against Delhi Capitals on April 8, Parag was promoted up in the order and had a great chance to make a difference but the cricketer once again failed to make a mark.

Openers Jos Buttler and Yashasvi Jaiswal gave a perfect start to Rajasthan but with two back-to-back wickets of skipper Sanju Samson and Riyan Parag, they slightly went to their backfoot. However, Buttler kept them going and smashed 79 runs off 51 deliveries. Courtesy of his well-calculated innings, the England international once again leading the IPL Orange Cap race.

Jaiswal meanwhile played a phenomenal knock of 60 runs in 31 deliveries. The 21-year-old put Rajasthan in the driver’s seat with his charismatic batting and courtesy of which, Rajasthan posted a humongous total of 199 runs in 20 overs. Against a struggling batting unit of Delhi Capitals, the Sanju Samson-led side will back themselves to register their second win of the season but things may not be that simple in the middle. Especially when the pitch is tailor-made for the batters to succeed.

However, despite so many positives, Riyan Parag’s innings is one of the biggest setbacks for Rajasthan at the moment. The fans shared their opinion on Twitter asking the franchise to consider Devdutt Padikkal in his spot, who was dropped from the playing XI against Delhi. Overall, Parag has played 49 matches so far in the cash-rich league and has scored only 549 runs at an average of 16.64. Thus, the cricketer needs to improve massively in the coming games to retain his position in the playing XI. Otherwise, the franchise may take the harsh call of dropping him.

Here's how Twitter reacted -

msdian 07@msdian0724

Agr riyan parag ne ense haath jode hote tb to bhgwan ka ashirwad milta use per nhi usse to nachba lo

04:43 PM · Apr 08, 2023

Pareshan Aatma@pareshan_aatmaa

Riyan Parag World Best Test Player 😂😂 #RRvsDC

04:42 PM · Apr 08, 2023

Nighthawk@Nighthawk3793

Riyan parag when he realises that he can't blame ping in cricket

04:43 PM · Apr 08, 2023

148

``@KohlifiedGal

How could anyone play 50 games without getting dropped , with no performance . What does RR see in Riyan Parag

04:43 PM · Apr 08, 2023

Nisha @NishaRo45_

Riyan Parag in RR batting line-up 🤡 #RRvDC

04:43 PM · Apr 08, 2023

113

Pareshan Aatma@pareshan_aatmaa

Lord #Riyanparag 😍 #DCvsRR #RRvsDC

04:43 PM · Apr 08, 2023

Shubham@beingshubhamm_

#riyanparag abt batting.

04:43 PM · Apr 08, 2023

Divyesh@iamdivyesh

Riyan Parag is that highly paid employee who knows the dirty secrets of the top bosses! What an absolute waste of a talent 🫡 #RRvDC #DCvRR #IPL2023

04:43 PM · Apr 08, 2023

Khushi🌻@damnitkhushi

RR management after every Riyan Parag game #DCvsRR

04:43 PM · Apr 08, 2023

Jainil@jainilism

Riyan Parag has the ability but he has been shit. You had 2 freaking chances to score huge on your home ground and you messed that up Royally.

04:44 PM · Apr 08, 2023

Sarvesh🏏@CricAspect

Surely at some point, RR will have to think about their stance on Riyan Parag ? They have been backing him for a long time now, but without much returns. #CricketTwitter #RRvsDC #RRvDC

04:44 PM · Apr 08, 2023