Ryan Parag’s bat roared in the warm-up. (Photo- PTI)
ICC T20 World Cup Warm up Matches: Indian Team A continued its impressive performance in the warm-up matches amid preparations for the T20 World Cup 2026. Ryan Parag burst on fire with the bat in the second warm-up match played against Namibia at BCCI Center of Excellence Ground 1 in Bengaluru. After winning the toss and coming to bat first, India A had a bit of a shaky start, but Riyan Parag took charge of the innings and batted in a stormy style.
Riyan Parag’s bat thundered in the warm-up
Riyan Parag played a brilliant innings while batting at number four in this match. Riyan Parag scored 69 runs facing 39 balls. He scored these runs at a strike rate of 176.92, which included 5 fours and 6 sixes. Due to this strong innings of Riyan Parag, India A team managed to score 197 runs at the loss of 8 wickets in 20 overs. Let us tell you, Riyan Parag did not get a chance to bat much in the first warm-up match, he remained unbeaten after scoring 2 runs. But in this match he took full advantage of the opportunity.
This innings of Riyan Parag can also get him entry in the team for T20 World Cup 2026. Actually, Indian all-rounder Washington Sundar, who is part of the main squad, is currently suffering from injury. However, it is expected that he will be fit at the right time. But if this does not happen then Riyan Parag can be the first choice of the team. Along with batting, he can also make important contributions to the team in bowling.
Naman Dheer-Ashutosh Sharma also shined
Apart from Riyan Parag, Naman Dheer and Ashutosh Sharma also batted well in this innings. Naman Dhir scored 39 runs in 29 balls, which included 1 four and 3 sixes. At the same time, Ashutosh Sharma took the team to this score by scoring 35 runs in 21 balls. Ashutosh Sharma also hit 5 fours and 1 six in his first innings.