Guwhati: The “Riyan Parag Era” has officially arrived in the IPL. After being appointed as the full-time captain of Rajasthan Royals (RR) for the 2026 season, the local hero from Assam has silenced critics by leading his team to a perfect start—4 wins in 4 matches.
Why RR is Dominating IPL 2026:
Home Advantage in Guwahati: The ACA Stadium in Barsapara has become a fortress. With recent victories over Mumbai Indians and RCB on home soil, the Guwahati crowd has been RR’s 12th man.
The Rise of Young Guns: Under Parag’s leadership, 15-year-old sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has taken the league by storm, currently leading the Orange Cap race with 200 runs.
Balanced Attack: With Ravi Bishnoi leading the Purple Cap race (9 wickets), RR looks like the team to beat this season.
As the IPL 2026 schedule moves into the second phase, all eyes are on whether Parag can bring the trophy to the Northeast for the first time.
