IPL 2024 RR vs PBKS: Riyan Parag, Sanju Samson breach 500-run mark for 1st time in IPL careers

Ryan Parag and Sanju Samson crossed the 500-run mark for the first time in their IPL career during the RR vs PBKS clash in Guwahati. Parag and Samson have been the in-form batsmen for RR this season, with the former setting the pace early in the competition. Parag was the orange cap holder before he was overtaken by Virat Kohli. Samson has had a brilliant campaign so far and has surpassed his record of 484 runs in 2021 and led from the front for the Royals. Both batsmen's form saw RR win their first 7 of their 8 matches and DC's win over LSG sealed their qualification for the playoffs. Samson's good form will earn him a place in India's T20 World Cup squad. Samson has scored 5 fifties this season.

Parag never crossed the 200-run mark in a single season for RR, but his promotion to No. 4 has worked well for him. In the current season, the Assam batsman has scored 531 runs in 13 matches with 4 fifties. After the innings against RR, Samson currently has 504 runs in his name.

How did Samson and Parag do in RR vs PBKS?
Samson and Parag had contrasting fortunes in the RR vs PBKS clash. Samson had to come in early as RR lost Yashaswi Jaiswal in the first over. Samson had to keep the innings steady as PBKS stopped the run flow during the powerplay. Samson was dismissed for 18 and was the second wicket to fall.

Parag, who was the local hero today, was the only batsman who seemed to come to grips with the track in Guwahati. The Assam batsman scored 48 runs off 34 balls and hit 6 fours to eventually help RR post a competitive score of 144 for 9 in their 20 overs. PBKS bowlers were on the money as Sam Curran, Harshal Patel and Rahul Chahar took 2 wickets each.