Who is Riyan Parag? Know About His Family, Girlfriend, Net Worth, IPL Salary and Career

India have produced a no. of talented cricketers over the years. The upcoming generation of cricketers is all ready to take the baton from the likes of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. One of those cricketers from the upcoming generation is Riyan Parag, who has taken the cricket world by storm. Parag isn't new to Indian cricket as he has been in the fringes since his Under-19 days.

The right-hander from Assam was in India's squad for the 2018 Under-19 World Cup. The glimpses of his talent were clearly visible at that time and it was clear that he will serve India in the future. The allrounder has grown from strength to strength and is determined to achieve many good things for his country and his franchise in the IPL.

Currently, he is playing for Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2025, where he is also leading the side in the absence of Sanju Samson. Parag hasn't been at his best but showed his brilliance with the bat against Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens on May 4, 2025. He scored a stunning 95 off just 45 balls, in which he smashed 6 fours and 8 sixes.

Riyan Parag Personal Details

Riyan Parag Family

Riyan Parag comes from a sports-loving family from Guwahati, Assam. Riyan Parag grew up in a family who have been so much indulged in sports, which inspired him to play cricket from a young age. His parents supported his passion, not only supported but also guided him throughout his cricketing journey.

Riyan Parag Father

Riyan Parag's father's name is Parag Das. He is a former first-class cricket player who represented Assam and Railways. He has been a strong supporter of Riyan's cricketing journey. He has always guided and mentored him from a young age. He always supported Riyan both on and off the field and which played an important role in helping him become a professional cricketer.

Riyan Parag Mother

Riyan Parag's mother, Mithoo Barooah, is a former national-level swimmer who represented India in international events. She is a record-holder in her time, and she has always been a strong influence and constant support in Riyan’s cricket journey.

Riyan Parag Girlfriend

While there is no official confirmation about Riyan Parag having a girlfriend, there have been rumours linking him to Bollywood actress Ananya Panday. However, there is still no confirmation, and Parag has not addressed or confirmed any such relationship publicly.

Riyan Parag Instagram

Riyan Parag has more than 1.2 million followers on his Instagram profile, and his Instagram handle is @riyanhparag.

Riyan Parag Twitter

Riyan Parag has more than 201.1 K followers on his X (formerly Twitter) profile, and his X handle is @ParagRiyan.

Riyan Parag Jersey Number

Riyan Parag's jersey number is 12. He selected this number on his back as a tribute to Yuvraj Singh, the legendary all-rounder who made the number iconic in Indian cricket.

Riyan Parag Net Worth and Salary

Riyan Parag has an estimated net worth of around ₹15 crore. His income mainly comes from cricket contracts and brand endorsements. Although he is not currently part of the BCCI's annual central contract list, he earns significantly through his IPL contract, with Rajasthan Royals paying him ₹14 crore. In addition, when representing India, he receives ₹6 lakhs for each ODI match and ₹3 lakhs for every T20I match he plays.

Riyan Parag Career Stats

Riyan Parag has represented India in an ODI and 9 T20Is matches. He also has a powerful domestic career in First-Class and List A cricket as well. In ODIs, he has played only 1 match in which he scored 15 runs at a strike rate of 115.38. In T20Is, he has played 9 matches, scoring 106 runs with a highest score of 34 and a strike rate of 151.42.

In First-Class cricket, Riyan has played 33 matches, scoring 2042 runs with an average of 35.82, including 3 centuries and 13 fifties, with a top score of 155. In List A cricket, he has featured in 50 matches, scoring 1735 runs at an impressive average of 41.30 and a strike rate of 102.66, including 5 centuries and 8 fifties, with a highest score of 174. His performances across all formats show his potential as an upcoming dependable all-rounder for the national team. He is also known for his gun fielding, always placed at the hotspots of the field.

Riyan Parag IPL Stats

Riyan Parga started his IPL career with the inaugural champions Rajasthan Royals, in 2019. He was just 17 years and 152 days old at the time of his IPL selection. As of now, he has played 82 matches in the IPL, all while representing RR.

In those 82 matches, Riyan has scored a total of 1550 runs, with an average of 26.72. He has a powerful strike rate of 142+. In his IPL career, he has not scored any centuries but has hit 7 fifties. As of now, he has struck 111 fours and 86 sixes, while also taking 44 catches.

Year 2025 is really special for Riyan Parag in the context of his IPL career, as he is leading RR in the absence of their full-time captain, Sanju Samson. While representing his side, Riyan achieved his career-best T20 score in the match against KKR in the 53rd match of IPL 2025. He scored a blistering 95 runs in just 45 balls. He also hit a total of 8 sixes in his inning, and 5 of them came off in an over.