Riyan Parag scores 144 off 64 balls in practice

Riyan Parag, an all-rounder for the Rajasthan Royals, impressed everyone with a remarkable performance in a practice match. He scored an unbeaten 144 runs off just 64 balls, hitting 10 sixes and 16 fours. This strong performance signals his readiness for the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) season. Parag's score came close to breaking KL Rahul's long-standing record for the highest individual score by an Indian in the IPL. Rahul scored 132 runs for the Punjab franchise in 2020. If Parag had achieved his score during an official match, he would have surpassed that mark. The Rajasthan Royals hosted this practice match as part of their preparations for the upcoming IPL season. Parag, who was retained for INR 14 crore, has made a strong comeback after missing three months due to a shoulder injury. He recently returned to play for Assam in the Ranji Trophy. This impressive knock will boost Parag's confidence as he enters IPL 2025. Last season, he performed well, scoring 573 runs with an average of 52.09 and a strike rate of 149.22. His strong showing in the practice match suggests he is ready to continue that success.