Twitter Reactions: Rajasthan Royals thump Mumbai in Jaipur courtesy Steve Smith and Riyan Parag
In Buttler's absence, Smith took the onus on him while the others batted around him.
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Well, the Mumbai Indians (MI) continue to slump against the Rajasthan Royals (RR). They have lost four consecutive times to the Pink army now and this time, the Royals managed to win without Jos Buttler. The leadership was changed by the franchise ahead of the game as Steve Smith took over from Ajinkya Rahane and the change was visible from the word go in the field.
After opting to field first, the home team managed to rock MI early by picking their skipper Rohit Sharma’s wicket. Quinton de Kock though was unruffled and he continued to play his strokes. However, he was lucky as well with Jofra Archer dropping a sitter. The South African made the most of the let-off to smack 65 runs off 47 deliveries and stitched a 97-run partnership with Suryakumar Yadav.
But after the stand was broken, MI struggled to force the pace. With the long boundaries in Jaipur, the boundaries were tough to come even as the Royals bowled extremely well. The credit also has to go Smith’s captaincy who continuously shuffled his bowlers. Eventually, the visitors managed to post 161 runs after 20 overs which looked just about par at that stage.
Smith and Parag thump MI
The chase for the Royals also began with a quick wicket of Ajinkya Rahane. But Sanju Samson took the attack to the opposition in the powerplay even as Steve Smith seamlessly got some quick runs soon after stepping on the field. Both of them took RR’s score to 60/1 after 6 overs and from then on it was Smith’s territory. He rotated the strike beautifully to keep the scoreboard ticking.
Meanwhile, Rahul Chahar was sensational during his spell. He sent back Rahane early and then snaffled Samson and Ben Stokes in the same over to bring MI back in the contest. But the 17-year-old Riyan Parag and played with amazing freedom and took all the pressure off Smith. Both of them added 70 runs for the fourth over and the pace was just enough for the Royals to stay ahead in the game.
Though Parag got run-out in the final moments of the match, he had done enough by scoring 43 off just 29 balls. Ashton Turner registered his fifth consecutive duck in the format then but Smith remained adamant and won the game for this team to make it 4-0 against MI in two years. Smith, returned as captain, remained unbeaten on 63 as RR got home with five wickets in hand.
Here’s our Twitter reacted:
This boy Riyan Parag has Solid cricketing attitude 💪👍🏻 #Assam #RRvsMI
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) April 20, 2019
Have to admit that Shreyas Gopal is the find of the tournament, he has been brilliant so far but hasn't got any team support! @rajasthanroyals look good at the moment#RRvMI
— R P Singh रुद्र प्रताप सिंह (@rpsingh) April 20, 2019
Loving what I see of Riyan Parag. Only 17 and already so confident! #RRvMI
— Hemant (@hemantbuch) April 20, 2019
Well Played Riyan Parag !!!
Wishing a bright future for you.#RRvsMI
— Being Safique (@Safiqueahmed7) April 20, 2019
Smith takes #RR to win. Riyan Parag looked very impressive…#RRvMI
— GunJan tripathi (@gungun005) April 20, 2019
What a chase by RR. ❄️ Anchored by their new captain Steve smith and the 17 year old Riyan Parag. So RR defeated MI twice this season and keep their hopes alive for playoffs. Rahul Chahar and De Kock in their last few games have been extremely good for MI. #RRvMI pic.twitter.com/nxj1tydHw7
— SportCentre (@SportCentre8) April 20, 2019
Riyan Parag (43) -n 17y-161d – missed being the youngest to hit an #IPL fifty.
Both Sanju Samson in 2013 and Prithvi Shaw in 2018 were 18y-169d – still remain the youngest.#RRvMI#IPL2019— Mohandas Menon (@mohanstatsman) April 20, 2019
People wondering why we haven’t seen Riyan Parag more this season. He’s 17 and #RR have been playing night games, and he didn’t get a note from his family to stay out late🤓
— Gaurav Kapur (@gauravkapur) April 20, 2019
17-year-old Riyan Parag playing havoc with Mumbai’s aspirations
— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) April 20, 2019
Man of the match should be Riyan Parag.
Scored brilliantly against old ball on a sluggish deck. But then they'll give it to Myth.
— SwingAndSeam (@IsSwingAndSeam) April 20, 2019
Riyan Parag playing nice support to the rajsthan now interesting Malinga bowling !#RupaiyaaHuaBada #AmazonPay
— Salmaniac Rosy (@rosy_sal) April 20, 2019
Riyan Parag you little show stopper.
Mind you this isn't a batting paradise.
— Mr. A 🏏 (@cricdrugs) April 20, 2019
What an innings Riyan parag 🙌
Absolutely top knock and match winning. 👏👏#RRvMI #IPL2019
— Neha (@NJagnani) April 20, 2019
Steve Smith is a different batsman when he is captaining the team. High class batting from him today along with the young Riyan Parag. Much needed win for #RR #RRvMI #IPL2019
— Jay Pandya (@jaypandya333) April 20, 2019
Assam cricketer Riyan Parag played a brilliant innings against mumbai. Departs after a well-made 43 off 29 deliveries. Riyan missed being the youngest player to score a fifty in #IPL. pic.twitter.com/XtW2r4xsYK
— Nandan Pratim Sharma Bordoloi 🇮🇳 (@NANDANPRATIM) April 20, 2019
Todays Man of the match should be Riyan Parag #RRvMI
— Masud🇮🇳 (@MasudSiddiquee) April 20, 2019
Riyan Parag 43(29)…An awesome match winning innings. I really want you to represent India in international cricket . Keep on rocking. @BCCI
— Amitabh Kalita (@KalitaAmitabh) April 20, 2019
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