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'Four Sixes In An Over' - When Riyan Parag Had Boldly Predicted Future For Himself

Parag finally translated his potential into performance vs DCParag finally translated his potential into performance vs DC

Rajasthan Royals (RR)'s Riyan Parag had always been a reservoir of untapped potential, waiting for the right moment to unleash his storm.

Before the curtain rose on the Indian Premier League (IPL 2023), Parag had taken to Twitter, making a prophecy that he would dispatch the ball over the fence four times in a single over during the tournament.


Riyan Parag had foreseen hitting four sixes in an over

"My inner conscience says I’m hitting 4 sixes in an over at some point this IPL," Parag had boldly tweeted.

Critics and naysayers were quick to cast doubts, poking fun at his audacious claim, especially after three underwhelming seasons that saw him struggling to find his groove.

Riyan Parag's viral tweet from 2023Riyan Parag's viral tweet from 2023

Fast forward to IPL 2024, and the stage was set at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur for what would be a defining innings for Riyan Parag.

Against the Delhi Capitals on Thursday, he stepped into the limelight and transformed potential into performance in what can only be described as a masterclass of batting.

Parag hammered a breathtaking 84 off 45 deliveries, a feat that included seven boundaries and six maximums, cruising at a strike rate of 186.67.

On a day when the rest of the Royals' lineup seemed to fade into the backdrop, Parag stood tall, single-handedly propelling his team to a formidable total of 185/5.

Despite his preseason prophecy not unfolding to the letter that season, Parag's bat has spoken louder than his critics this edition, almost turning his bold prediction into reality.

The peak of his innings saw him taking on some of the best in the business - Kuldeep Yadav, Khaleel Ahmed, Mukesh Kumar, and Anrich Nortje - sending the ball soaring over the ropes six times, with the highlight reel including a thrilling assault in the final over where he fetched 25 runs off the South African speedster’s over.

With Ravichandran Ashwin playing a supporting role with a modest 29, it is Parag's fireworks that have ensured that the Royals have more than just a fighting chance, setting the stage for what they hope will be a successful defense of their hefty total.

Meanwhile, Riyan Parag's journey from being the butt of the joke to the hero of the hour showed how fortunes can turn in the blink of an eye. 

While the prophecy of hitting four sixes in an over remains unfulfilled, his near-mythical performance against the Capitals has certainly hinted at a bright season ahead.