Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag has openly discussed the challenges he has faced during the early part of IPL 2026, where he has managed to score only 81 runs in seven innings at an average of 13.50. Despite this, he remains committed to playing aggressively rather than settling for safer runs. In a recent match against Lucknow Super Giants, Parag scored 20 runs, contributing to the team's total of 159 runs, which ultimately led to a 40-run victory. This win marks the Royals' fifth in seven matches, propelling them to second place in the points table. Parag expressed gratitude for the support from his teammates, stating, “Everyone has been very supportive.” He also highlighted the impressive bowling performance from Jofra Archer and Nandre Burger, who both took 1 wicket for 15 runs in their three overs during the powerplay. The Royals will next face Sunrisers Hyderabad on April 25 in Jaipur.