Riyan Parag IPL Team

Akshita Patel

Riyan Parag IPL Team [Source: @academy_dinda/X.com]Riyan Parag IPL Team [Source: @academy_dinda/X.com]

Riyan Parag is an Indian young batsman who emerged to the limelight for his all-round abilities and fearless batting. Born in 2001, Assam, he left a good impression in the 2018 U19 World Cup, where he was instrumental in India's victory.

Furthermore, Parag made his IPL debut with Rajasthan Royals in 2019, also becoming the youngest player to score a half-century in the league at 17. He is a handy off-spinner as well as an electric finisher, and has been a vital part of RR's team.

Parag, trusted by the Rajasthan Royals management, was handed the team's captaincy in the absence of their permanent captain Sanju Samson in the IPL 2025. 

Here’s a brief overview of Riyan Parag’s IPL Team.

Riyan Parag IPL team​ history

Riyan Parag’s IPL Teams [Source: IPL]Riyan Parag’s IPL Teams [Source: IPL]

IPL Seasons
Teams
2019-presentRajasthan Royals

Riyan Parag has played for only one team in the IPL, which is Rajasthan Royals (RR). They signed him in the 2019 IPL auction, and he has played for them since then.

Parag made an instant impression on his first season, becoming the youngest player to score a fifty in IPL history at the age of 17. Across seasons, Rajasthan Royals have placed great belief in Parag's talent, keeping him even when there have been dips in form. 

For the IPL 2025 season, RR retained Parag for a whopping price of INR 14 crore, a significant jump from his previous salary of INR 3.80 crore. Moreover, when skipper Sanju Samson was unavailable for the first few games that year due to injury, Parag was appointed as stand-in captain for RR.

Riyan Parag IPL team 2025

Riyan Parag And IPL Auction [Source: @mufaddal_vohra/X.com]Riyan Parag And IPL Auction [Source: @mufaddal_vohra/X.com]

IPL Seasons
Teams
Salary
2019-2021Rajasthan Royals INR 20 Lakh
2022-2024Rajasthan Royals INR 3.80 Crore
2025-presentRajasthan Royals INR 14 Crore

Riyan Parag was initially purchased by Rajasthan Royals (RR) during the IPL 2019 auction at a nominal price of INR 20 lakh. He performed well in his inaugural season, and as a result, RR decided to retain him for future editions.

RR brought him back in the IPL 2022 mega auction for INR 3.80 crore, demonstrating immense belief in his ability. Even with patchy performances, he has always been supported by the franchise as a star of the future.

Ahead of the IPL 2025 season, RR retained him once again for a whopping price of INR 14 crore, reaffirming their trust in his abilities as a middle-order batter and part-time spinner. 

FAQs: Riyan Parag IPL team

Q.1. What is the price of Riyan Parag in IPL?

Ans. The Assam-born Riyan Parag was retained by the Rajasthan Royals ahead of the IPL 2025 Mega Auction, for a hefty amount of INR 14 Crore. 

Q.2. When did Riyan Parag join the IPL?

Ans. At the age of 18, Riyan Parag made his IPL debut for RR in the season 2019.

Q.3. Did Riyan Parag hit Six 6?

Ans. Yes, Riyan Parag hit six consecutive sixes, though it wasn’t in a single over; it still marks a significant record in the IPL.

Q.4. Who is RR Captain 2025?

Ans. Sanju Samson was supposed to continue to lead the Rajasthan Royals in the IPL 2025, however, due to a number of events, he was sidelined and Riyan Parag stepped up as the captain, while Samson played most of the tournament as an impact player.