Manoj Tiwary stated that Riyan Parag did not fulfill his potential in the Rajasthan Royals’ four-wicket loss to the Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens on Sunday, April 19.
Parag was out for 12 runs from 14 balls after attempting to hit a delivery from Varun Chakaravarthy but missed and hit the stumps. This dismissal was the fourth for the Royals and occurred in the 15th over.
<p>Tiwary expressed that Parag's shot choice was lacking, particularly when the team needed a strong partnership.</p>
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<p>"I was a bit disappointed with Riyan Parag's shot selection; he couldn't read it well. The Royals needed a partnership, and he must feel let down. With his talent, he should have played better," Manoj Tiwary said on Cricbuzz.</p>
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<h3>When the ball turns, these two become lethal: Manoj Tiwary on Sunil Narine and Varun Chakaravarthy</h3>
<p>Varun Chakaravarthy and Sunil Narine took advantage of the conditions, securing three and two wickets, respectively. The Royals managed a total of 155/9 after deciding to bat first.</p>
<p>Tiwary pointed out that the dry pitch favored the spinners during the afternoon match. He indicated that Narine and Chakaravarthy are especially effective when the surface supports spin.</p>
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<p>"It was impressive to see KKR bowl this way. I suspected the spinners would play a key role, and they did. The pitch helped them, being dry in the afternoon, allowing the ball to spin effectively," Tiwary added.</p>
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<p>KKR successfully chased down the target with four wickets in hand and two balls remaining, marking their first victory of the season. Rinku Singh (53*) and Anukul Roy (29*) combined for a crucial 76-run partnership off 37 balls to lead their team to victory.</p>