IND vs BAN: Watch: Riyan Parag plays KL Rahul-like lofted shot for brilliant six in Duleep Trophy

Young all-rounder Riyan Parag displayed his power-hitting skills on the opening day of the Duleep Trophy match between India A and India D. Also, Riyan Parag played a KL Rahul-like lofted shot for a six during the ongoing match at the Rural Development Trust Stadium in Anantapur on September 12.

Both teams were eager for a win after losing their first-round matches. India 'D' captain Shreyas Iyer won the toss and opted to field first. India 'A' captain Mayank Agarwal was dismissed by pace bowler Vidwath Kaverappa in the sixth over. Kaverappa also secured the wicket of Pratham Singh.

Watch: Riyan Parag Plays KL Rahul-like Lofted Shot For Six

Meanwhile, Parag came in to bat for India A after they lost their openers in the 10th over. Parag started his innings with a positive and aggressive approach. He showcased his power by smashing a six off Vidwath Kaverappa in the 12th over. Parag sent the overpitched delivery over long-off for his first six.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) domestic shared the video of Parag's six off Kaverappa's bowling on X (formerly known as Twitter) and wrote, "I.C.Y.M.I. That shot by Riyan Parag 👌 👌 It was the first 6️⃣ of India A's innings."

I.C.Y.M.I

That shot by Riyan Parag 👌 👌

It was the first 6️⃣ of India A's innings

Riyan Parag hit a counter-attacking 37(29) before being dismissed by Arshdeep Singh.#DuleepTrophy | @IDFCFIRSTBank

Follow the match ▶️: https://t.co/m9YW0Hu10f pic.twitter.com/6Fq1ShYMeY

— BCCI Domestic (@BCCIdomestic) September 12, 2024

Also, Rajasthan Royals (RR) shared the video of Parag's six and wrote the caption: "Riyan Parag, you beauty!"

Riyan Parag you beauty! 🤯💗pic.twitter.com/wNU0jyDG5Y

— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) September 12, 2024

The right-handed batter continued his aggressive play during the match. He was dismissed by Arshdeep for 37 runs off 29 balls, including one six and five fours. Devdutt Padikkal caught him at first slip to dismiss Parag. The Mayank Agarwal-led team’s score was 65/3 in 17 overs after Parag's dismissal.

Notably, Parag recently made his ODI debut in Sri Lanka, where he took three wickets in his first match. The part-time spinner also took three wickets during the T20I series against Sri Lanka. He registered scores of 30 and 31 in his previous match for India A against India B in the ongoing Duleep Trophy 2024.

We're Looking Forward To It - Mayank Agarwal

Before the match, Mayank Agarwal acknowledged that playing in varied conditions is part of cricket. He emphasized confidence in the players' abilities and the importance of creating an environment for them to perform well.

"We would've also liked to bowl first, there's some freshness and moisture in the pitch. That's the nature of the sport, you get to play in a variety of conditions and get tested as a player and a person. We're looking forward to it," Agarwal said.

"(On changes) It can be little tricky at times but if you do enough homework you understand each one of them. All of them have done well for their respective states so everyone will be confident of their skills. It's about creating an environment where they can showcase their skills," he added.

At the end of the second session on Day 1, India 'A' scored 213 runs for the loss of five wickets. Tanush Kotian (44) and Shams Mulani (54) rescued the team from 144-6. The duo helped the team to cross the 200-run mark in the ongoing match. They will be hoping to finish with a big total on the scorecard.

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