Rajasthan Royals Captain Riyan Parag Unhappy Despite 40-Run Win Over Lucknow Super Giants Rajasthan Royals (RR) secured a 40-run victory over Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) on April 23, 2026, marking their fifth win of the season. The win propelled RR to second place in the league table, but captain Riyan Parag expressed disappointment with his team’s batting performance, despite the win. Parag acknowledged the bowlers’ efforts but criticized the batsmen for not capitalizing on opportunities during the match. In a post-match press conference, Parag stated, “I’m happy with the win, but I feel we didn’t score enough runs with the bat. When Hettie and I were batting, I believe we could have scored more. I genuinely think we could have reached close to 180, which would have been a strong score. I knew the pitch would slow down later, but the bowlers did their job.” Parag also addressed the team’s approach to different types of wickets, explaining that the strategy had been to adapt to the conditions. “In the last two matches, the wickets we faced were very good, and the team handled them well. We didn’t just bat as we wanted to, but adjusted to the wickets. If they gave us a flat wicket, we’d have been aggressive. If it was a tricky one, we’d take time and then push forward.” The captain praised the bowling performance, particularly highlighting the contributions of Archer and Burger. “I’m lucky to have these two bowlers in the powerplay. In the first innings, the spinners helped a bit, but in the second, we knew the ball would swing. Their line and length were spot on, and the fielding was effective.” Parag also reflected on his own form, stating, “Everyone has been supportive. I’m going through a phase, and I know people understand that.#rajasthan_royals #indian_premier_league #lucknow_super_giants #riyan_parag #archer
