Published 16:02 IST, October 13th 2020

Rahul Tewatia taught Assam's traditional Bihu dance by Riyan Parag; watch video

Dream11 IPL Twitter handle posted a post-match interaction clip where Riyan Parag is seen teaching the steps of Assam's traditional Bihu Dance to Rahul Tewatia.

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Rajasthan all-rounder Rahul Tewatia and Riyan Parag recently played match-winning kcks to guide ir team home by five wickets in Match 26 of Dream11 IPL 2020 against Hyderabad on Sunday. win came at a crucial juncture for Rajasthan, who were coming on back of four consecutive losses. Courtesy of win over Hyderabad, Men in Pink put an end to ir losing streak.

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Dream11 IPL 2020: Riyan Parag teaches Rahul Tewatia Assam's traditional Bihu Dance

Hyderabad set a target of 159 for Rajasthan to chase on a sluggish Dubai wicket. In response, Steve Smith-led team was down and out of contest when y were languishing at 78/5 after 12 overs. With ar 81 runs required off final eight overs and all specialist batsmen back in pavillion, a victory seemed like an improbable task for Rajasthan.

However, Rahul Tewatia had or plans as he played some calculative cricket alongside youngster Riyan Parag and took game deep. Rajasthan outfit needed 36 off last three overs and Rashid Khan came to bowl in 18th over. Afghan spinner, who had bamboozled Rajasthan top-order with his spin, couldn't keep Rahul Tewatia under check as Haryana lad smashed him for three consecutive boundaries to pull back game in Rajasthan's favour.

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duo of Rahul Tewatia and Riyan Parag ensured that y didn't lose plot from re as y reached target with a ball to spare. Rahul Tewatia scored an unbeaten 45 off 28 balls, while Riyan Parag also shined with 42 off 26 balls. Riyan Parag, who hails from Assam, hit winning six and as soon as he took his team home, 18-year old celebrated victory with Assam's traditional Bihu Dance in middle of field.

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Riyan Parag's Bihu Dance became an instant hit on social media with fans creating several memes. In fact, after match was done and dusted, Riyan Parag was seen teaching Bihu Dance to his batting partner Rahul Tewatia. official Twitter handle of Dream11 IPL posted a post-match interaction video where Riyan Parag is seen teaching steps of ir traditional Bihu Dance to Rahul Tewatia. In video, Rajasthan duo is also seen talking about ir heroic partnership that helped Rajasthan secure a victory from an unlikely situation.

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Meanwhile, according to  Rajasthan Dream11 IPL schedule, Steve Smith's side will take on Delhi in Match 30 of Dream11 IPL 2020 on Wednesday, October 14. action of Delhi vs Rajasthan live match will commence at 7:30 PM on Wednesday. Rajasthan will look to carry winning momentum in next match and beat Delhi to move up on  Dream11 IPL points table.

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SOURCE: IPL TWITTER

16:02 IST, October 13th 2020