Rajasthan Royals took a big step towards making it to the playoffs by defeating Lucknow Super Giants to reach the second spot in the IPL 2022 points table. The victory took RR to 16 points, with one match remaining for the team to play. Yashasvi Jaiswal Brilliant innings of 41 runs Trent Boult RR led the charge with the ball. There was an incident during the LSG chase, which former Australia cricketer Matthew Hayden, who was doing commentary at the time, was not very happy.
During the 19th over, bowled by Obed McCoy, Marcus Stoinis Hits a delivery towards deep mid-wicket area, but doesn’t get the best connection. Riyan Parag Posted on the long-on sprint and it was a great catch completed. However, after watching the replays, the third umpire understood that the ball had bounced just before Parag completed the grab.
Stoinis went for another big hit in the next over but skidded it once again and this time Parag completed a simple catch to send the Australian packing. After taking the catch, Parag celebrated in a cheeky manner as he took the catch right over the grass.
Hayden, who was on-air at the time, was not happy and said: “Got some advice for youngsters, cricket is a very long game, and we all have very long memories and you never tempt fate because It comes pretty quickly.”
Parag has been a livewire on the field throughout the season, with a total of 13 catches – the most by an outfielder. However, the 20-year-old has been unhappy with the bat. He has played all 13 matches for Rajasthan this season but has scored only 154 runs at an average of 17.11.
Compare it Shimron Hetmyer Who usually comes to bat at the end of the innings. West Indies have played 11 matches for Rajasthan this season and have scored 291 runs at an average of 72.25.
Apart from his first season in IPL in 2019, where he played seven matches and scored 160 runs at an average of 32, Parag has done little to ensure his selection in the playing XI.
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In 2020, he played 12 matches and scored 86 runs at an average of 12.28 and in 2021, he scored 93 runs in 11 matches at an average of 11.62.
Overall, Parag has played 43 matches in the IPL in which he has scored just 493 runs at an average of 17 and has only two half-centuries to his name with a strike-rate of 126.41.
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