KKR vs RR, IPL 2026: Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag continued to struggle with the bat in IPL 2026 as he failed yet again during the game against the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on April 19, Sunday at the Eden Gardens. Having yet to surpass 30 in six completed innings, fans have lashed out on Parag and referred to the youngster as the favouritism product of the Rajasthan Royals.
KKR vs RR, IPL 2026: What is Riyan Parag’s highest score in six completed innings?
While Parag has been proactive as captain, evident by ushering the Royals to four wins out of five, the spin-bowling all-rounder is yet to step up with the bat. The right-handed batter started his tournament with an unbeaten 14 and followed it with scores of 8, 20, 3, 4 and 12. During the game against the Knight Riders, Parag was cleaned up by Varun Chakravarthy, who conceded a six in the delivery previous to the wicket ball.
Here’s how the netizens have reacted to Riyan Parag’s form in IPL 2026
I haven’t seen a bigger fraud player than Riyan Parag in the history of IPL🤐 #KKRvsRR
— Mukesh Kumawat 🧢 (@sumit9680t) April 19, 2026
Riyan Parag is just following his idol Virat Kohli 😭😭 pic.twitter.com/4lucDNnvcU
— Tarun (@perth_171) April 19, 2026
Riyan Parag, apart from the 2024 and 2025 seasons, what has he really done for Rajasthan Royals? He may be a good captain, but that doesn’t sideline his poor batting form.
This is his 8th year with Rajasthan Royals, yet apart from 2024 and 2025, there are hardly any seasons to… https://t.co/IHlkyGwbcz
— Chinmay (@chinmay_marwadi) April 19, 2026
Riyan Parag has proved he’s just a Favouritism product of RR. https://t.co/WRNyMZJsuV
— SARPANCH (@ElevateUrMind4) April 19, 2026
KKR vs RR, IPL 2026: Who won the toss at the Eden Gardens Stadium?
The toss at the Eden Gardens went the Royals’ way as Parag opted to bat first. The Knight Riders are desperate for a win as they are the only winless side so far, losing five out of their six games. Their only point came after the washout against the Punjab Kings at the Eden Gardens.
By contrast, the Royals’ only defeat came at the hands of the SunRisers Hyderabad in their previous clash.
