Riyan Parag’s blistering 95 off 45 balls, including 8 sixes and 6 fours, wasn’t enough to secure a win for Rajasthan Royals against Kolkata Knight Riders. The thrilling match, which went down to the wire, ended with KKR emerging victorious by a narrow margin of 1 run. Although Rajasthan was already out of the IPL playoffs contention, they still couldn’t manage to win this honorary match.
Breaking Down Parag’s Explosive Innings
Parag’s impressive knock included a remarkable sequence of 6 sixes in 6 consecutive balls. Moín Ali’s 13th over saw Parag hit 5 sixes, with the fifth coming off the final ball of the over after one wide delivery. The next over, bowled by Varun Chakravarthy, witnessed Parag hit another six off the second ball, completing his feat of 6 consecutive sixes.
This season, Parag has played 12 matches, scoring 377 runs, with his 95 against KKR being his standout performance.
A Lucrative Career
Acquired by Rajasthan Royals for ₹20 lakhs in 2019, Parag has become an integral part of the team. He was retained by the franchise for IPL 2025 with a hefty ₹14 crore deal. So far, Parag has earned nearly ₹25 crores from the IPL.
Beyond the IPL, Parag has also represented India in 1 ODI and 9 T20 internationals. Although he’s not on the BCCI’s central contract list, he earns a match fee for each game he plays. Domestic tournaments like the Ranji Trophy, Vijay Hazare Trophy, and Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy also contribute to his earnings.
Parag has partnered with prominent brands like Red Bull, Puma, Star Cement, Royal Global University, and Rooter, among others. These endorsement deals significantly add to his income.
Assessing Parag’s Net Worth
Reports suggest that Parag’s net worth is estimated to be between ₹15 crore and ₹20 crore. Playing for Assam, Parag has appeared in 33 first-class matches and 50 List A games, scoring 2042 and 1735 runs, respectively. He has also taken 53 wickets in each format.
With his cricketing prowess and lucrative endorsement deals, Parag is set to continue making a significant impact in the cricketing world.