In a heartwarming moment captured at Mumbai’s legendary Wankhede Stadium on April 1, Rajasthan Royals’ Riyan Parag celebrated his team’s triumphant six-wicket victory over the Mumbai Indians in the IPL 2024 with a touching embrace with his mother. This marked RR’s third consecutive win in the ongoing tournament, while MI faced their third consecutive defeat.
Parag’s stellar performance in the chase of a modest 126-run target showcased his batting prowess, as he remained unbeaten with a remarkable 54 runs off just 39 deliveries, embellished with five boundaries and three sixes. With this innings, the 22-year-old has now amassed 181 runs at a striking rate exceeding 160, earning him a spot alongside Royal Challengers Bangalore’s Virat Kohli in the IPL 2024 Orange Cap race.
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The tender moment between Parag and his mother, captured in a video shared by RR on the microblogging platform X, depicted her proud gesture of placing the coveted Orange Cap on her son’s head, accompanied by a loving embrace and a kiss on his forehead. The franchise’s caption, “No one loves you like your mom does,” resonated with fans, encapsulating the profound bond between a mother and her child amidst the backdrop of sporting glory.
No one loves you like your mom does. 💗 pic.twitter.com/oaWC2SYR47
— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) April 1, 2024