Riyan Parag has lived almost every version of an IPL career inside a single franchise. Signed by Rajasthan Royals as a 17-year-old in 2019, he became the youngest batter to score an IPL fifty, then spent the next four seasons fighting criticism as the numbers refused to come. The turnaround, when it arrived, was emphatic: 573 runs in IPL 2024, the most ever by a batter at number four in a single season, followed by a stand-in captaincy stint in 2025 and the full-time Rajasthan Royals captaincy in 2026. This page covers Riyan Parag IPL stats in full, from his record-breaking debut season to his 2027 team and price status.
Across 98 IPL matches, Parag has scored 1,875 runs at a strike rate of 144.23 with nine fifties, and chipped in nine wickets with his part-time leg-breaks. He remains the only player in the league’s history to have spent his entire IPL career at one franchise before taking over its captaincy — a journey from teenage prospect to the face of the Royals.
Riyan Parag IPL Stats Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Riyan Parag Das |
| IPL Debut | 2019 (Rajasthan Royals) |
| Role | Batting all-rounder |
| Batting Style | Right-hand bat |
| Bowling Style | Right-arm leg-break |
| Current IPL Team | Rajasthan Royals |
| IPL Matches | 98 |
| IPL Runs | 1,875 |
| Highest Score | 95 |
| IPL Wickets | 9 |
| Best Bowling | 1/5 |
| IPL 2027 Team | Rajasthan Royals (expected, not officially confirmed) |
| IPL 2027 Price | Not officially confirmed |
Who Is Riyan Parag?
Riyan Parag Das was born on 10 November 2001 in Guwahati, Assam, into a sporting family. His father, Parag Das, played first-class cricket for Assam, and his mother, Mithu Baruah, was a national-level swimmer. Parag rose through Assam’s age-group sides at remarkable speed: T20 debut at 15, Ranji Trophy debut at 16 — the first cricketer born in the 21st century to play India’s premier domestic competition — and an IPL debut at 17.
He was part of India’s Under-19 World Cup-winning squad in 2018, and his domestic record is outstanding in its own right: leading run-scorer for Assam in the 2018-19 Vijay Hazare Trophy, 552 runs at 69 in the 2022-23 edition, seven consecutive T20 half-centuries in the 2023-24 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, and Player of the Series at the 2023 Deodhar Trophy. That domestic weight of runs is what convinced Rajasthan Royals to keep backing him through his lean IPL years — and it is what eventually pushed him into India’s T20I side in the summer of 2024.
Riyan Parag IPL Teams
| Season | Team | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Rajasthan Royals | Bought (INR 20 lakh) |
| 2020 | Rajasthan Royals | Retained |
| 2021 | Rajasthan Royals | Retained |
| 2022 | Rajasthan Royals | Re-bought at auction |
| 2023 | Rajasthan Royals | Retained |
| 2024 | Rajasthan Royals | Retained |
| 2025 | Rajasthan Royals | Retained (INR 14 crore) |
| 2026 | Rajasthan Royals | Retained (INR 14 crore), captain |
| 2027 | Rajasthan Royals | Expected retention, not officially confirmed |
Parag is a one-franchise player. The Royals bought him at his base price in the December 2018 auction, released him ahead of the 2022 mega auction, and immediately bought him back. He has never worn another IPL jersey. His longest-standing teammates in that journey include Sanju Samson, who captained the side from 2021 until his trade to Chennai Super Kings, and Yashasvi Jaiswal, who has opened alongside Parag’s middle-order role through the franchise’s rebuild. Ahead of 2026, with Samson moving on, the Royals handed the captaincy to Parag and brought in Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran in the same trade window to support the new leadership group.
Riyan Parag IPL 2024 Stats
| Matches | Runs | HS | Avg | SR | 50s | 100s | Wkts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | 573 | 84* | 52.09 | 149.22 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
This was the season that changed everything. Promoted to number four with a clear licence to attack spin through the middle overs, Parag finished as Rajasthan’s highest run-scorer and third on the overall charts, behind only Virat Kohli and Ruturaj Gaikwad. His 573 runs remain the most ever scored by a batter at number four in a single IPL season, passing Rishabh Pant’s 547 from 2018, and the most by any uncapped player that year. He struck 33 sixes, the fifth-most in the tournament, and his unbeaten 84 against Delhi Capitals was the highest score of his career at the time. The consistency finally silenced years of debate about his place in the side — and earned him an India T20I call-up that summer.
Riyan Parag IPL 2025 Stats
| Matches | Runs | HS | Avg | SR | 50s | 100s | Wkts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 393 | 95 | 32.75 | 166.53 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
Parag’s 2025 season is remembered as much for leadership as for runs. With Sanju Samson missing eight matches through a finger injury, Parag stood in as captain — and his batting improved with the armband on: 270 of his 393 runs came as skipper, at an average of 38.57 and a strike rate above 181. The defining innings was a 45-ball 95 against defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders, during which he smashed six consecutive sixes, a record-breaking feat hailed by the franchise. He finished the season as Rajasthan’s second-highest run-scorer with 27 sixes and added three top-order wickets with his leg-breaks. The Royals finished a disappointing ninth, but Parag’s handling of a difficult campaign convinced the management he was ready for the full-time captaincy.
Riyan Parag IPL 2026 Stats
| Matches | Runs | HS | Avg | SR | 50s | 100s | Wkts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 309 | 90 | 23.77 | 157.65 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
Leading the side full-time for the first time, Parag’s 2026 season was a mixed bag: the strike rate stayed elite at 157.65, but the average dipped to 23.77 as he chased the game in a transitional squad. His best was a 90 that fell agonisingly short of a maiden IPL hundred. The two fifties and 21 sixes showed the destructive gear was intact; the next step is converting more starts in the middle overs, the exact phase where his 2024 season was built.
Riyan Parag IPL 2027 Stats
IPL 2027 statistics are not available yet because the season has not started. The official retention lists and the auction for the 2027 season have not been announced. Parag is widely expected to be retained by Rajasthan Royals — he is the incumbent captain and a central part of their Indian core — but until the franchise confirms its list, his 2027 team and price should be treated as unconfirmed. This section will be updated once official announcements are made.
Riyan Parag IPL 2027 Team and Price
As of now, Riyan Parag’s IPL 2027 team and price are not officially confirmed. His last confirmed deal was a retention by Rajasthan Royals at INR 14 crore, the price at which he was retained ahead of the 2025 auction and carried into the 2026 season as captain. Given his leadership role and his standing in the squad, Rajasthan are expected to retain him again, but no official retention announcement for 2027 has been made. Readers tracking the IPL 2027 retention rules and deadlines should wait for the franchise’s confirmed list before treating any 2027 figure as final.
Riyan Parag IPL Career Batting Stats
| Matches | Runs | HS | Avg | SR | 50s | 100s | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98 | 1,875 | 95 | 25.68 | 144.23 | 9 | 0 | 135 | 108 |
Riyan Parag IPL Career Bowling Stats
| Overs | Wickets | Best Bowling | Average | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ~50 | 9 | 1/5 | ~51 | ~9.6 |
Parag’s leg-breaks are a genuine secondary skill rather than a token over here and there. He has taken nine IPL wickets, including three top-order scalps in 2025, and his economy rate sits just under ten an over — acceptable for a part-time option used to break partnerships in the middle overs.
Riyan Parag IPL Stats by Year
| Season | Team | Mat | Inns | Runs | HS | Avg | SR | 50s | 100s | Wkts | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | RR | 7 | 7 | 160 | 50 | 32.00 | 126.98 | 1 | 0 | 2 | – |
| 2020 | RR | 12 | 10 | 86 | 42* | 12.28 | 111.68 | 0 | 0 | 1 | – |
| 2021 | RR | 11 | 9 | 93 | 25 | 11.62 | 112.04 | 0 | 0 | 1 | – |
| 2022 | RR | 17 | 14 | 183 | 56* | 16.64 | 138.64 | 1 | 0 | 1 | – |
| 2023 | RR | 7 | 6 | 78 | 20 | 13.00 | 118.18 | 0 | 0 | 1 | – |
| 2024 | RR | 16 | 15 | 573 | 84* | 52.09 | 149.22 | 4 | 0 | 0 | – |
| 2025 | RR | 14 | 13 | 393 | 95 | 32.75 | 166.53 | 1 | 0 | 3 | – |
| 2026 | RR | 14 | 14 | 309 | 90 | 23.77 | 157.65 | 2 | 0 | 2 | – |
Riyan Parag IPL Highest Score
Parag’s highest IPL score is 95, made off 45 balls against Kolkata Knight Riders in 2025 at Eden Gardens. Chasing a steep target, he took the attack to the defending champions’ bowling, striking six consecutive sixes during the innings — a record-breaking feat celebrated by the franchise — and dragged Rajasthan to the brink of a famous win before falling five short of a hundred. Before that, his best was an unbeaten 84 against Delhi Capitals in 2024, the innings that announced his arrival as a top-order force.
Riyan Parag IPL Wickets and Best Bowling
Across his career Parag has taken nine IPL wickets with best figures of 1/5. He is used sparingly — typically an over or two when the captain wants to break a left-hand/right-hand combination or sneak through a quiet middle over. His most productive season with the ball was 2025, when he picked up three top-order wickets, including during his stand-in captaincy stint. The bowling adds genuine all-round value to a player whose primary job is finishing innings with the bat.
Riyan Parag IPL Batting Records
- Youngest batter to score an IPL fifty: 17 years and 175 days, in 2019, breaking the record jointly held by Sanju Samson and Prithvi Shaw.
- Most runs in a single IPL season batting at number four: 573 in 2024, surpassing Rishabh Pant’s 547 from 2018.
- Most runs by an uncapped player in IPL 2024.
- Six consecutive sixes during his 45-ball 95 against KKR in 2025 — a record-breaking feat hailed by Rajasthan Royals.
- 17 catches in IPL 2022 — the most by an Indian fielder and non-wicketkeeper that tournament.
Riyan Parag IPL Auction Price History
| Season | Team | Price | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Rajasthan Royals | INR 20 lakh | Bought (base price) |
| 2022 | Rajasthan Royals | INR 3.8 crore (reported) | Re-bought at auction |
| 2025 | Rajasthan Royals | INR 14 crore | Retained |
| 2026 | Rajasthan Royals | INR 14 crore | Retained (captain) |
| 2027 | Rajasthan Royals | Not officially confirmed | Expected retention |
Parag’s price history mirrors his career arc: a base-price punt in 2019, a modest 2022 re-buy, then a jump to INR 14 crore when the Royals retained him ahead of the 2025 auction — a figure that put him among the franchise’s core four retained players alongside Sanju Samson, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sandeep Sharma. A retained player is not “bought”, and Parag’s 2025 and 2026 deals were retentions, not auction purchases.
Riyan Parag IPL Records and Achievements
- Member of India’s 2018 Under-19 World Cup-winning squad.
- Youngest IPL fifty (17 years, 175 days, 2019).
- Record 573 runs at number four in IPL 2024; RR’s highest run-scorer and third overall that season.
- Stand-in Rajasthan Royals captain for eight matches in 2025; named full-time captain for 2026.
- India T20I debut in 2024 following the breakthrough season.
- 17 catches in 2022 — elite fielding numbers for a non-wicketkeeper.
Riyan Parag’s IPL Performance Analysis
The shape of Parag’s career is unusually clean: four years of struggle, one season of total transformation, then the responsibilities of leadership. From 2020 to 2023 he managed 440 runs in 47 matches at strike rates in the 110s — the profile of a youngster picked for potential rather than output. Everything about his method changed in 2024: a fixed role at number four, licence against spin, and wrists that finally started converting starts. The strike rate leapt from the 110s to the 160s across 2024-26, and the boundary count tells the story — 108 career sixes, more than half of them in the last three seasons.
The 2026 numbers as full-time captain (309 runs at 23.77) were a step back in average but not in intent; the strike rate of 157.65 was his second-best. The pattern of his career suggests he thrives with clarity — a defined role, a defined position — and the captaincy gives him both. If the conversion rate of his 2024 season returns, a maiden IPL hundred is the obvious next milestone: he has now been dismissed in the 90s twice.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Riyan Parag’s overall IPL stats?
In 98 IPL matches, Riyan Parag has scored 1,875 runs at an average of 25.68 and a strike rate of 144.23, with a highest score of 95 and nine fifties. He has also taken nine wickets with his part-time leg-breaks.
Which team does Riyan Parag play for in the IPL?
Rajasthan Royals. He has spent his entire IPL career, from his 2019 debut to the 2026 season, with the Royals, and captained the side in 2026.
What is Riyan Parag’s IPL price?
His last confirmed deal was a retention by Rajasthan Royals at INR 14 crore, first agreed ahead of the 2025 auction and carried into 2026. His IPL 2027 price is not officially confirmed.
Did Riyan Parag captain Rajasthan Royals?
Yes. He stood in as captain for eight matches in 2025 when Sanju Samson was injured, and was named the franchise’s full-time captain for the 2026 season after Samson was traded to Chennai Super Kings.
What is Riyan Parag’s highest IPL score?
95 off 45 balls against Kolkata Knight Riders in 2025, an innings in which he struck six consecutive sixes.
Has Riyan Parag scored an IPL century?
No. His highest score remains 95, and he has nine IPL fifties without a hundred so far.
What records does Riyan Parag hold in the IPL?
He is the youngest batter to score an IPL fifty (17 years, 175 days), holds the record for most runs in a single season batting at number four (573 in 2024), and took 17 catches in 2022 — the most by an Indian fielder that tournament.
When did Riyan Parag make his IPL debut?
In 2019 for Rajasthan Royals, who bought him at his base price of INR 20 lakh in the December 2018 auction. He was 17 at the time.
Sources and Data Notes
Statistics and player information are checked against available reliable sources and may be updated as new IPL matches, transfers, or official announcements are confirmed. Sources consulted for this article include the official IPL website (iplt20.com), the Rajasthan Royals official player profile, ESPNcricinfo, Wikipedia’s Riyan Parag page, and established cricket publications including Khel Now and Sportstar.
Statistics updated through: 18 October 2026
