Riyan Parag's Spectacular Comeback | Scored 84 off 45 balls to let RR victory against DC

Riyan Parag’s explosive innings of 84 runs against Delhi Capitals showcased his best performance in the IPL so far.

Black Section Separator

He smashed 6 sixes and 7 fours, propelling Rajasthan Royals to a challenging total of 185/5.

[{"selector":"#anim-72a47d4c-5bd9-43c3-94c2-94c1fe062a1c [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-eb755bdb-862a-4f8a-9ffc-7f7afa9b606d","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(1)","scale(1.5)","scale(0.95)","scale(1)"],"offset":[0,0.33,0.66,1]},"delay":0,"duration":1450,"easing":"ease-in-out","fill":"both","iterations":1}] Black Section Separator

After a tough season last year, where he managed only 78 runs in 7 games, Parag bounced back strongly.

[{"selector":"#anim-7517a47f-fc9c-492d-a69e-3cf1b942c4e4 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-05e0ecd7-330e-493f-af4e-b392e3885462","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-6b8a6de1-f1e2-4b70-a319-78c8d8593f9a","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(0.3333333333333333)","scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Black Section Separator

His recent success in domestic cricket boosted his confidence and translated into IPL success.

[{"selector":"#anim-5ff84487-0730-42d6-a7bb-e95d681f8733 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-ab3ed5a2-99b0-473a-959f-ce57ceba0b95","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-104.49735%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-27bb1bc8-b59b-412e-b7a9-1a81537f9b9b","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-a61602db-c6eb-4038-82db-f666c86d11de","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(0.15)","scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"forwards"}] Black Section Separator

Parag’s comeback was even more special because his mother witnessed it firsthand at the stadium.

[{"selector":"#anim-4e078251-5912-4386-859f-7630fb122f11 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-242fdfd4-6222-4a22-947d-a86ec22830cf","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(100.25253%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-2da82e31-003b-4a76-92ca-fdfcde7543ab","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-af23e009-989a-44d1-b334-53be6b64435e","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(0.15)","scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"forwards"}] Black Section Separator

He acknowledged the emotional struggle over the past few years but maintained self-belief.

[{"selector":"#anim-ec94774e-6f55-4eba-b6dc-7b5449059641 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-fd3faa02-10c8-4ae1-8b0b-3d472262f1ba","keyframes":[{"offset":0,"transform":"translate3d(0, -638.94876%, 0)","easing":"cubic-bezier(.5, 0, 1, 1)"},{"offset":0.29,"transform":"translate3d(0, 0%, 0)","easing":"cubic-bezier(0, 0, .5, 1)"},{"offset":0.45,"transform":"translate3d(0, -179.672391312%, 0)","easing":"cubic-bezier(.5, 0, 1, 1)"},{"offset":0.61,"transform":"translate3d(0, 0%, 0)","easing":"cubic-bezier(0, 0, .5, 1)"},{"offset":0.71,"transform":"translate3d(0, -61.083501456%, 0)","easing":"cubic-bezier(.5, 0, 1, 1)"},{"offset":0.8,"transform":"translate3d(0, 0%, 0)","easing":"cubic-bezier(0, 0, .5, 1)"},{"offset":0.85,"transform":"translate3d(0, -22.938260484%, 0)","easing":"cubic-bezier(.5, 0, 1, 1)"},{"offset":0.92,"transform":"translate3d(0, 0%, 0)","easing":"cubic-bezier(0, 0, .5, 1)"},{"offset":0.96,"transform":"translate3d(0, -9.967600656%, 0)","easing":"cubic-bezier(.5, 0, 1, 1)"},{"offset":1,"transform":"translate3d(0, 0%, 0)","easing":"cubic-bezier(0, 0, .5, 1)"}],"delay":0,"duration":800,"fill":"both"}] Black Section Separator

Riyan Parag’s outstanding performance earned him the Player of the Match title.

[{"selector":"#anim-f85a6c5f-d611-4756-ba85-1d12cd5cb66d [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-1d2da7bf-f33c-4eea-9681-6c2ff8b51998","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-dbe4daa3-5612-4390-b830-538a2c54e6b7","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(0.3333333333333333)","scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Black Section Separator

Thanks for Reading! Next: List of Highest Team Scores in IPL History

[{"selector":"#anim-9a17e774-4ecd-49a2-89cc-e4ab9fc9b0a4 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}]