RR vs DC IPL 2024 Key Moments: Riyan Parag smashed a 45-ball 84 not out as Rajasthan Royals defeated Delhi Capitals by 12 runs

Jaipur: Rajasthan Royals batter Riyan Parag plays a shot during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 T20 cricket match between Rajasthan Royals and Delhi Capitals, at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur, Thursday, March 28, 2024. (PTI Photo) (PTI03_28_2024_000250B)

Riyan Parag smashed a 45-ball 84 not out as Rajasthan Royals defeated Delhi Capitals by 12 runs in their IPL match here on Thursday. Sent in to bat, Parag hit seven fours and six sixes on way to his highest IPL score as RR recovered from 36 for 3 in the eighth over to post a challenging 185 for 5.

In reply to Rajasthan Royals target, opener David Warner made a 34-ball 49 but DC crumbled under pressure with the bowlers producing a clinical display.

Tristan Stubbs (44 not out) tried his bit but it was too little too late.

Nandre Burger (2/29) and Yuzvendra Chahal (2/19) picked up two wickets each. Avesh Khan (1/29) also did well.

Earlier, Riyan Parag added 54 with Ravichandran Ashwin, who smashed three sixes on way to a 19-ball 29. Parag also shared 52 runs with Dhruv Jurel (20) and another 43 with Shimron Hetmyer (14 not out).

There were some moments in the match which made highlights of the RR vs DC match in IPL 2024. Here are those key moments:

1st Innings

Delhi Capitals win the toss, put Rajasthan Royals to bat

Yashaswi Jaiswal and Jos Buttler open for Rajasthan Royals

Yashashwi Jaiswal bowled by Mukesh Kumar, RR 9/1 in 2 overs

Sanju Samson attacks Mukesh Kumar with three back-to-back boundaries

Royals 29/1 after 5 overs as Samson and Buttler develop a partnership

Sanju Samson caught behind off Khaleel for 15 runs

Jos Buttler LBW on Kuldeep at 11 runs

Ashwin caught by Stubbs after a cameo of 29 runs

Riyan Parag shifs gears, dealing in boundaries

Riyan Parag 84* as he punishes the last over for 25 runs

RR make 185/5, Delhi to chase 186

2nd Innings

Delhi Capitals start their chase, Marsh and Warner in the middle

Mitchell Marsh smashed 3 boundaries in the second over

Mitchell Marsh out for 23

Burger sends Marsh and Bhui to pavilion in the same over

Rishabh Pant opens his hands and hit a huge six at long on boundary

Avesh Khan gets Warner out caught by Sandeep Sharma at extra slip cordon

Pant departs for 26, caught behind by Samson off the bowling of Chahal

Porel comes down the track but caught at the long off boundary, Chahal takes another wicket

DC require 17 runs off last 6 balls

Avesh Khan bowls an exceptional last over

Rajasthan Royals beat Delhi Capitals by 12 runs