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Riyan Parag played a leading role as Rajasthan Royals compiled 225/6 in 20 overs against the Delhi Capitals at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium on Friday.
Although Mitchell Starc struck crucial blows towards the end, Rajasthan sustained enough momentum to post a challenging score.
The innings opened dramatically when Yashasvi Jaiswal launched a six off his first delivery but departed shortly after, handing an easy return catch. Rajasthan slipped to 6/1 almost immediately.
Soon after, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi lost his wicket to a precise yorker delivered by Kyle Jamieson, leaving the side at 12/2 inside two overs.
With early wickets falling, Parag combined with Dhruv Jurel to rebuild the innings. Their partnership steadied the side and carried Rajasthan to 56/2 by the end of the Power Play.
Delhi Capitals tightened control through disciplined bowling from Kuldeep Yadav and Axar Patel, restricting the scoring rate and keeping Rajasthan at 91/2 after ten overs.
Parag increased the tempo with calculated aggression, reaching his half-century from 32 deliveries. He continued to find boundaries regularly, moving to 60 off 34 balls and pushing the total past the 100-run mark.
Jurel contributed a valuable 42 before departing, after which Ravindra Jadeja stepped up the scoring.
Parag attacked Jamieson effectively, helping Rajasthan reach 166/3 by the 16th over.
At a crucial stage, Starc shifted the momentum by removing Jadeja with a change of pace and then dismissing Parag with a well-directed delivery. Parag’s innings ended on 90 from 50 balls, and Rajasthan slipped to 173/5.
Donovan Ferreira injected fresh energy into the innings with a powerful cameo. He accelerated rapidly, finishing unbeaten on 47 from just 14 balls and striking multiple boundaries.
His aggressive approach ensured Rajasthan finished strongly, reaching 225/6 by the end of their innings.
Rajasthan Royals overcame an early wobble and built their innings through controlled partnerships.
Parag’s authoritative knock, combined with Ferreira’s late surge, helped them post an imposing total despite Starc’s impactful spell.
Brief Scores
Rajasthan Royals 225/6 in 20 overs (Riyan Parag 90, Donovan Ferreira 47*; Mitchell Starc 3/40, Kyle Jamieson 1/48) vs Delhi Capitals.
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