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Riyan Parag Age, Hometown, IPL team, IPL Salary, and T20 stats

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Riyan Parag IPL 2021
Riyan Parag (Photo: Rajasthan Royals/Instagram)

Riyan Parag is one of the most promising all-round talents present in the country right now. The right-handed batsman came into the limelight after he scored a half-century against the Delhi Capitals in the 2019 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL).

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Parag had been a part of the Indian team that won the ICC U-19 World Cup in 2018 under Prithvi Shaw’s captaincy. The likes of Shubman Gill, Shivam Mavi, and Kamlesh Nagarkoti were also a part of the squad. Riyan was only 16 years old at that time but he got a World Cup medal to his name at that young age.

The youngster bagged his maiden IPL contract at the IPL Auction 2019 from the Rajasthan Royals. He can even bowl leg-breaks and can be a valuable asset for any team. Riyan Parag is still a budding a cricketer, but he had come into the headlines last year for celebrating with a Bihu dance in IPL 2020.

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With Riyan Parag showing glimpses of becoming a big name in the coming future, here’s a look at some interesting things and facts about him.

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Riyan Parag Age

Riyan Parag was born on November 10, 2001. As of April 7, 2021, the former ICC U-19 World Cup winner is only 19 years and 148 days old.

Hometown

Riyan Parag was born in Guwahati, Assam. He plays domestic cricket for the Assam cricket team, and in the recently concluded Vijay Hazare Trophy 2021, Parag smashed back-to-back half-centuries for his state. He has made his debut for Assam in all the three formats of domestic cricket.

IPL team

Riyan Parag With MS Dhoni
Photo: Riyan Parag/Instagram

The Rajasthan Royals had signed up this young talent at IPL Auction 2021. So far, Parag has played 19 IPL matches for the Jaipur-based franchise, picking up two wickets and scoring 246 runs. His batting average for the Rajasthan Royals is 20.5, while his battng strike rate is 121.18.

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Parag has recorded one half-century for the Rajasthan Royals, whereas his best bowling figures are 1/10. The rising star will be keen to improve both in the upcoming IPL seasons.

Riyan Parag IPL Salary

Parag received a bid worth INR 20 lakh at the IPL Auction 2019. The Rajasthan Royals have retained him for the same amount in IPL 2020 and IPL 2021. As a result, the Assam-based player has earned INR 60 lakh for donning the Rajasthan Royals jersey in three IPL seasons so far.

Riyan Parag T20 stats

As mentioned, the youngster plays domestic T20 for Assam and IPL for RR. So far in his career, Parag has played 41 T20 matches, where he has amassed 817 runs, smashing seven fifties. His strike rate in T20 cricket is 127.06, and at the same time, he has hit 60 fours and 39 sixes.

Speaking of his numbers in the bowling department, the right-arm leggie has taken 16 wickets in 41 matches at a strike rate of 28. His economy rate in T20 is 7.17.