Riyan Parag creates all-time Indian domestic record with superb display in Deodhar Trophy

Assam batsman Riyan Parag stood out to the masses in the Deodhar Trophy 2023 and became the highest run scorer in the 48th edition of the Indian domestic tournament. However, his team ended up being on the losing side in the final, and South Zone lifted their 9th title. Parag also played for India A team in the Men's Emerging Asia Cup 2023, but he ended up disappointing with his performance in the tournament. 

3 things you need to know 

• Riyan Parag featured for the Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League 2023 
• Riyan Parag could only score 78 runs in seven IPL 2023 games 
• Riyan Parag faced severe backlash from fans on social media post his disappointing IPL 2023 season

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Riyan Parag's stellar performance in Deodhar Trophy 2023 

After his dismal performance in IPL 2023 and Emerging Asia Cup, Riyan Parag ended up being the highest run scorer of the tournament. Riyan Parag surpassed Vinod Kambli's record of scoring the most runs in a Deodhar Trophy season and scored a total of 354 runs from five matches at a 136.68 strike rate and an average of 88.50. Parag also smashed two centuries in the tournament alongside 20 fours and 23 sixes. 

Netizens praise Riyan Parag's excellent performance in Deodhar Trophy 

Parag pulled up an astounding comeback after being in a slump. His showcase did not remain hidden from the netizens, as he received praise for his exceptional run in the Deodhar Trophy 2023.

5 days. 3 games. 2 hundreds. 1 Riyan Parag! 🔥💗 pic.twitter.com/HkXYRWi1ro

— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) August 2, 2023

I am sticking my neck out on this!! Riyan Parag is the youngster to watch out for in white ball cricket!! Very few can match the power he generates. Well played young man#deodhartrophy@ParagRiyan pic.twitter.com/7QjssKryYb

— Syed Saba Karim (@SyedSabaKarim5) August 3, 2023

Riyan Parag in Deodhar Trophy 2023:

•Most runs scorer.
•Best Average.
•Most 100s.
•Best Strike Rate.
•Most 6s.
•Most boundaries.
•Fastest Hundreds.
•Player of the Tournament award.

What a player, The future! pic.twitter.com/OSXxXvOJqD

— CricketMAN2 (@ImTanujSingh) August 3, 2023

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Riyan Parag also picked up 11 wickets with the ball and finished as the joint third-highest wicket-taker. Parag also surpassed Yusuf Pathan's record of hitting nine sixes in a Deodhar Trophy match and hit a total of 11 sixes while playing against the North Zone. He also added 235 runs along with Kumar Kushagra, which was the only double-century partnership of the tournament.