Riyan Parag was the star of the show as Rajasthan Royals handed the Delhi Capitals a second successive defeat in IPL 2024. Parag played a fantastic innings of 84 from 45 balls as the Rajasthan franchise made it two out of two in IPL 2024. However, Parag after the game revealed that he was sick and had to take painkillers to play the game at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on Thursday.
Parag on a roll
Parag, who was named “Player of the Match” for his outstanding batting display, disclosed during the post-match presentation ceremony that he had to take painkillers prior to playing Delhi because he was sick. Riyan Parag has had a fantastic start to the 2024 Indian Premier League and is reaping the rewards of a regular spot in Rajasthan’s lineup as the number four batter. Parag hit six maximums and seven boundaries in his 84 off 45 balls on Thursday.
Got up today with painkillers: Parag
“I’ve had to work very hard for the last three days. I was in bed, I was sick and I just got up today with painkillers, etc. and I could still manage today. So I’m really happy for myself,” said Parag.
Riyan Parag has had a blazing start to IPL 2024. He only trails Heinrich Klaasen in the Orange Cap list. However, Parag credited his form in domestic circuit for his start in IPL 2024.
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“I know what my opinion is about myself, and no matter what anyone says I don’t let that change. And that has never changed. Regardless of whether I’m performing or not, even if I got a zero today, that opinion was never going to change. I think that has a lot to do with the type of season I’ve had as well. I think you get a lot of confidence from getting runs in the domestic season,” Parag added.
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