When a match goes down to the wire, one ought to maintain composure, and Riyan Parag surely didn’t follow that. For a packed Kotla, it was a thrilling moment for them as the match went for a super over and Parag was comically run out due in a comical mix-up with Shimron Hetmyer in the super over.
Delhi Capitals, sparked by Abishek Porel’s quickfire start but bogged down by early setbacks, posted 188/5 thanks to late strikes from Axar Patel and Tristan Stubbs. Rajasthan Royals replied in kind, with Yashasvi Jaiswal’s fifty and Nitish Rana’s blitz keeping them in contention until Mitchell Starc’s double strike in the 18th over closed the gap. Shimron Hetmyer and Dhruv Jurel then guided them through the final overs to tie the score at 188/4, forcing the IPL’s first Super Over of the season. The super over surely was loaded with lots of drama blended with Riyan Parag’s comical run out.
On the fourth delivery of the Super Over, Mitchell Starc bowled a full ball that drifted down the leg side, and Parag missed the glance, so the ball brushed his front pad. KLR collected it and underarmed it to Starc, who gathered the ball and ran to the non‑striker’s end to whip off the bails. Parag then walked back to the hut in a comical fashion on a free hit and the Twitterverse laughed at his misfortune as they discussed it on social media.
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— Deba (@Deba192240) April 16, 2025
Let’s laugh on riyan parag😉
— Bhushan kanherkar (@bhushi_m_k) April 16, 2025
Crazy
Yup
Riyan Parag would have done the same🤡 pic.twitter.com/yXpgV1BZTL
— Honest Kohli Fan™💚❤️ (@KingEra_18) April 16, 2025
👀 Riyan Parag GF ? Wearing Riyan Parag Tshirt 🧐🤯#DCvsRR #RRvsDC #IPL2025 pic.twitter.com/FUM6Vb3Hj2
— Tim (@baz_ookaa) April 16, 2025
Super over time
Super over khelne wale riyan Parag hetymer
Super over fekne wale sandeep sharma
What a fraud team 🤬 #RRvsDC— Rajkumar (@Rajkuma82261962) April 16, 2025
Lost
Iss team ki soch hee kharaab hain toh baat bhi kya karo…GET LOST!
Aaj asli rulaaya hain #RR Choked!
Sanju, give this team to Riyan Parag. Why would you take the blame for such silly losses? You are not answerable to anyone.@IamSanjuSamson— Mandakini (@mandakini_) April 16, 2025
Today Yashasvi Jaiswal against Mitchell Starc. But RR sent Riyan Parag in super over. pic.twitter.com/s28HUnWIcV
— abhay singh (@abhaysingh_13) April 16, 2025
Cooked
RR is so cooked, they thing Riyan parag is there one of the best player. Really?? 😭😭
— Nimitt (@sarcasticnimitt) April 16, 2025
Superb
Riyan Parag in the Super Over? Rajasthan Royals just proved they’re all about giving everyone a shot… even if it’s at the expense of common sense. Nitish Rana, you’re not alone.#WhatIsHappening #RRDecisions #DCvsRR #IPL2025
— Sannik A P (@sannik_ap) April 16, 2025
