Riyan Parag races past 500 runs in IPL 2024: Stats
Riyan Parag joined his skipper Sanju Samson to become the second player from Rajasthan Royals to race past 500 runs in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season. Samson got to the milestone first during his knock of 18 against Punjab Kings in Guwahati on Wednesday. Parag, who scored a fighting 48, got past the 500-run mark too. RR scored 144/9 in 20 overs.
A fighting knock from Parag's blade
RR didn't get to a good start and that pegged them behind. Parag and Ravichandran Ashwin steadied the ship for the Royals with a 50-run partnership for the 4th wicket. RR kept losing wickets but Parag held his fort and scored useful runs. His 48 came from 34 balls (SR: 141.18). He was dismissed in the 20th over by Harshal Patel.
4th-highest scorer this season
Parag smashed six fours in his knock of 48. In 13 matches (12 innings) this season, Parag owns 531 runs at 66.37. He has struck at 153.46 (50s: 4). He is currently the 4th-highest scorer this season after Virat Kohli (661), Ruturaj Gaikwad (583) and Travis Head (533). Meanhile RR skipper Samson owns 504 runs from 13 games at 56.
Parag joins an elite list of players with this record
As per Cricbuzz, Parag now owns the fourth-most runs by a batter from No. 4 or below in an IPL season. 579 - Rishabh Pant - DC, 2018 (Avg: 57.90, SR: 175.98) 538 - Rohit Sharma - MI, 2013 (Avg: 38.42, SR: 131.54) 531* - Parag - RR, 2024 (Avg: 59, SR: 152.58) 513 - Glenn Maxwell - RCB, 2021 (Avg: 42.75, SR: 144.10)
Parag's stats in the 20-over format
Overall, Parag has amassed 1,131 runs from 67 IPL games (56 innings) at 24.58. His strike rate is 135.93. As per ESPNcricinfo, the promising batter owns 2,574 runs in the 20-over format (98 innings) at 33.42 (SR: 144.20).
