Sports Reporter
GUWAHATI: All rounder Riyan Parag missed a golden opportunity to make his 50th IPL matches a memorable one. He managed to score only 7 before got out taking a careless shot against Delhi Capitals at the ACA Stadium, Barsapara.
It was the first occasion when a cricketer from Assam turned out to play 50th IPL matches. The crowd welcomed the 21 years cricketer, cheering his name ‘Riyan, Riyan......’ from the gallery but it didn’t last long.
Parag was promoted up in the batting order and had a great chance to make a difference.. He started his innings uncharacteristically and scored his runs with singles. But all of a sudden he tried to change the gear but picked up a wrong ball that hit his stumps straight.
Overall, Parag has played 50 matches so far in the cash-rich league and has scored 556 runs from 40 innings. His highest score in a match is 56.