Riyan Parag (BCCI/IPL Photo)
NEW DELHI: Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag lit up
Eden Gardens
with a breathtaking display of power-hitting during their
IPL 2025
clash against
Kolkata Knight Riders
on Sunday, smashing six consecutive sixes and sending the crowd into a frenzy.
After Andre Russell’s blistering 25-ball 57* powered KKR to a formidable 206/4, Parag took charge of the chase in sensational style.
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The carnage began when KKR spinner Moeen Ali was brought into the attack. After Shimron Hetmyer took a single off the first ball of the over, Parag went berserk — hammering five sixes in a row to tear Moeen apart. The over went for a massive 32 runs.
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In the very next over, bowled by Varun Chakaravarthy, Hetmyer once again rotated the strike early, handing the stage to Parag.
The RR skipper didn’t disappoint — switching his stance and launching a stunning reverse hit over deep backward point for his sixth consecutive maximum.
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Despite Parag's fireworks, Rajasthan Royals are already out of contention for the playoffs, but the skipper’s fearless hitting was a reminder of the raw talent and entertainment the league thrives on.
Parag scored 95 runs off 45 balls, including 6 fours and 8 sixes, before being dismissed by Jofra Archer.