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Parag Hails Jaiswal-Sooryavanshi as "Best" Opening Pair After RR's Win Over MI

Rajasthan Royals secured a 27-run victory over Mumbai Indians in a rain-shortened 11-over match. The win was built on a blistering opening partnership from Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who powered RR to 150/3. Captain Riyan Parag hailed the duo as the best opening pair, praising their skill and maturity. The RR bowlers, led by Nandre Burger and Sandeep Sharma, then successfully defended the total by restricting MI to 123/9.

Key Points: RR's Parag Praises Jaiswal-Sooryavanshi as Best Opening Pair

  • Jaiswal's 77* off 32 balls
  • Sooryavanshi's 14-ball 39
  • RR posts 150/3 in 11 overs
  • Bowlers restrict MI to 123/9
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"They are the best going around": Parag on Jaiswal-Sooryavanshi opening partnership after RR's 27 runs win over MI

RR captain Riyan Parag calls Yashasvi Jaiswal & Vaibhav Sooryavanshi the "best going around" after their explosive opening stand powers a 27-run win over MI.

"They are the best going around. - Riyan Parag"

Guwahati, April 8

Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag hailed the team's opening pair of Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as "the best going around" after they helped the Rajasthan-based franchise secure a 27-run win over Mumbai Indians in their Indian Premier League 2026 match on Tuesday.

In a match that was reduced to 11 overs per side due to rain, Jaiswal and Sooryavanshi powered Rajasthan Royals to a first-innings total of 150/3. While Jaiswal remained not out with a 32-ball 77 runs, including 10 boundaries and four sixes, Sooryavanshi gave RR a headstart with a 14-ball 39.

RR captain Riyan Parag, speaking about where the Jaiswal-Sooryavanshi opening partnership stands in his eyes, called them the best opening pair, praising their skill, maturity, and consistency, highlighting Sooryavanshi's all-around ability and Jaiswal's experience.

"Number one. They have got age on their side. Vaibhav is incredible. It is not one-way slogging. Jaiswal has been doing it for 3-4 years now. The skill they have plus their maturity - they are the best going around."

Speaking about the win, Riyan Parag expressed delight, highlighting the team's strong, young core, and praised the pace and control of bowlers like Jofra Archer and Nandre Burger.

"Feels great. I have always known this to be a strong team because we have a strong and young core. Hopefully we can keep on performing like this. (On new ball bowlers) Jofra's messaging is to go out and bowl as fast as they can. Someone (like him and Burger) who bowls more than 140-145 and has control is crazy," Parag said.

RR's bowling line-up of Nandre Burger (2/21), Sandeep Sharma (2/25), Jofra Archer (1/17 in 2 overs) and Ravi Bishnoi (2/26), despite the fire-power possessed by MI's batting line-up, helped the 2008 IPL champions restrict MI to just 123/9 in the rain-truncated match and win by 27 runs.

- ANI

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Sarah B
While the win is impressive, calling them the "best going around" after one good match in a rain-shortened game feels like a bit of an overreaction from Parag. Let's see this consistency over a full season before such lofty praise.
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Vikram M
Jaiswal's 77 off 32 in a pressure game... sheer class! Reminds me of the young Rohit Sharma. And having Archer back and bowling fast is a huge boost for RR. The team looks balanced this year.
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Priya S
So happy for Vaibhav! From domestic circuits to smashing it in the IPL opener. This is what the league is all about - giving opportunities to new talent. Hope he keeps his form. 🤞
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Rohit P
As an MI fan, this hurts 😅 But credit where it's due. RR outplayed us completely. Their batting was explosive and bowling was very disciplined. We need to go back to the drawing board.
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Karthik V
The real story is the bowling. 123/9 defending 150 in 11 overs? That's some effort. Sandeep Sharma is so underrated, and Bishnoi is a wicket-taker. This team has all bases covered.

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