{"id":6772,"date":"2026-05-01T16:21:35","date_gmt":"2026-05-01T16:21:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/1win.za.com\/ipl\/ashwin-backs-riyan-parag-as-rrs-star-silences-critics-with-90-vs-dc"},"modified":"2026-05-01T16:21:35","modified_gmt":"2026-05-01T16:21:35","slug":"ashwin-backs-riyan-parag-as-rrs-star-silences-critics-with-90-vs-dc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/1win.za.com\/ipl\/ashwin-backs-riyan-parag-as-rrs-star-silences-critics-with-90-vs-dc","title":{"rendered":"Ashwin backs Riyan Parag as RR\u2019s star silences critics with 90 vs DC"},"content":{"rendered":"

Riyan Parag answered his critics in emphatic fashion, striking a brilliant 90 against Delhi Capitals as Rajasthan Royals tightened their grip on the contest. Ravichandran Ashwin, one of the loudest voices in the dressing room, publicly backed Parag on social media, praising the way the batter let his bat settle the debate. The innings mattered even more because Parag arrived under heavy pressure after a lean run of form and fresh off-field scrutiny.<\/p>\n

Parag\u2019s form and the attention around him<\/h2>\n

Heading into the match, Parag\u2019s numbers had not been convincing. In the season so far, he had amassed 117 runs, with a top score of 29 and an average of 14.63. His strike rate sat at 124.47, figures that had left fans and pundits searching for signs of a turnaround.<\/p>\n

On top of the on-field questions, Parag also faced additional attention after footage surfaced from a game against Punjab Kings. The clip, which went viral, showed him allegedly vaping inside the dressing room. He was subsequently fined 25 percent of his match fee and received a demerit point for breaching Level 1 of the IPL Code of Conduct, keeping him in the spotlight beyond just his batting.<\/p>\n

RR\u2019s early wobble and the start to Parag\u2019s rescue job<\/h2>\n
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  1. Rajasthan Royals were dealt an early blow, sliding to 12 for 2 after the quick dismissals of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Yashasvi Jaiswal.<\/li>\n
  2. Parag walked in with the required run-rate pressure rising, and his opening phase looked unsettled, including a few uncertain shots.<\/li>\n
  3. Mitchell Starc, featuring in his first match of the season, also caused problems early, and Parag had to weather that pressure before settling.<\/li>\n
  4. The momentum shifted during the sixth over when Parag took on Kyle Jamieson, launching a sequence of 6, 4, 6 that swung the game back towards RR.<\/li>\n
  5. That burst helped Rajasthan reach 56 for 2 at the end of the powerplay and gave Parag the confidence to play his natural game.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    How Parag built his innings to 90<\/h2>\n

    Once he found rhythm, Parag\u2019s batting began to look fluent and purposeful. He moved to his half-century in 32 balls, showing that the innings was not only about survival but also about impact.<\/p>\n

    From there, he combined effectively with Dhruv Jurel, and together they forged a key 102-run partnership. Jurel struck 42, providing the stability RR needed at a time when the top order had already been disrupted.<\/p>\n

    Parag\u2019s strokeplay stood out throughout. He cleared the covers with a six that looked reminiscent of a forehand motion against T Natarajan. He also produced a sharp uppercut amid a spell of boundaries, keeping the DC bowling under continual pressure.<\/p>\n

    Even after Jurel\u2019s dismissal, Parag didn\u2019t lose control. He stitched another valuable stand alongside Ravindra Jadeja, as Rajasthan kept building towards a strong total. Parag eventually fell for 90 off 50 balls, caught while attempting to accelerate further.<\/p>\n

    Rajasthan\u2019s total and Ferreira\u2019s late flourish<\/h2>\n

    Parag\u2019s innings laid the base for Rajasthan Royals to post 225 for 6. Donovan Ferreira then provided the late surge, finishing with a quick 47 off just 14 deliveries to push the score even higher.<\/p>\n

    For a night when questions had followed him from the start, Riyan Parag delivered in the most decisive way possible\u2014by letting his batting do the talking, exactly as Ashwin had suggested in his praise.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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