Riyan Parag is not a criminal lawyer but a very popular cricketer. He has won prominence here in Indian domestic cricket, particularly for those awesome plays during tournaments like the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy and the Ranji Trophy. He is known for his powerful batting and handy bowling, earning him the reputation as a sound all-rounder. His journey was young with his dad, Parag Das, who played cricket at the state level.
Even with all the criticism and pressure he’s suffered through his career, Riyan remains focused on his cricket career, really stressing how important it is to enjoy the game. There’s nothing to say that he’s pursued a legal career, and there are no qualifications in criminal law for him.
Riyan Parag Career Stats:
Batting Stats:
| Format | Matches | Innings | Runs | Average | Strike Rate | 100s | 50s | Highest Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T20 | 58 | 48 | 1173 | 24.43 | 135.13 | 0 | 6 | 84* vs DC (2024) |
| List A | 35 | 32 | 1080 | 40.00 | 76.45 | 2 | 5 | 114* |
| First-Class | 16 | 15 | 735 | 52.50 | 50.55 | 2 | 3 | 155 |
Bowling Stats:
| Format | Innings | Balls | Runs | Wickets | Best Bowling | Economy Rate | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T20 | 21 | 174 | 239 | 4 | 1/7 | 8.24 | 59.75 |
| List A | 22 | 119 | 139 | 8 | 2/31 | 7.00 | 17.38 |
| First-Class | 8 | 37 | 73 | 2 | 1/12 | 7.85 | 36.50 |
Key Highlights of His Career:
- IPL Debut: 2019 (with Rajasthan Royals)
- Notable IPL Performance: He became the youngest player to score a half-century at the age of 17.
- Domestic Excellence: He topped the run charts in the 2023-24 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy and Deodhar Trophy.
Here are Riyan Parag’s IPL career statistics:
| Season | Matches Played (MAT) | Runs | Highest Score (HS) | Batting Average | Strike Rate | 50s | 4s | 6s | Catches | Wickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 16 | 573 | 84* vs DC | 52.09 | 149.21 | 4 | 40 | 33 | 7 | 0 |
| 2023 | 13 | 183 | 56* vs RCB | 16.63 | 138.63 | 1 | 11 | 10 | 17 | 1 |
| 2022 | 16 | 160 | 50 vs DC | 32.00 | 126.98 | 1 | 17 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 2021 | 12 | 93 | 25 vs PBKS | 11.62 | 112.04 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 0 |
| 2020 | 7 | 86 | 42* vs SRH | 12.28 | 111.68 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | 7 | 160 | 50 vs DC | 32.00 | 126.98 | 0 | 17 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| Overall | 70 | 1173 | 84* vs DC | 24.43 | 135.13 | 6 | 84 | 60 | 37 | 4 |
These stats include his batting, fielding, and bowling performances across different IPL seasons. His highest score in a match was 84* against Delhi Capitals in 2024.