Watch: Nandre Burger’s special Holi haircut, Riyan Parag’s thoughts on his knock versus DC

Nandre Burger. (Photo Source: IPL)

Rajasthan Royals (RR) registered their second consecutive win in the ongoing IPL 2024 outplaying Delhi Capitals (DC) by 12 runs in Jaipur on March 28. Riyan Parag and Impact Player Nandre Burger provided key contributions to the Royals’ triumph with the bat and ball, respectively.

In a video posted by IPL’s official Instagram handle, the duo was seen engaging in a fun chat post the match. They spoke about Burger’s favourite wicket and the best part of Parag’s knock against DC.

Parag asked Burger, “How’s the IPL going so far?”

“It’s been really good. Exciting. I think the crowds are cool and just learning a bit about the culture and everything like that,” he replied.

The batter went on to ask him, “Excellent game, excellent spell today. which one was your favourite wicket, clean bowled or the bouncer?”

He replied, “Definitely the clean bowled. I think it’s always nice to hit the stumps and I think just the lights are cool when you see the lights.”

“Thanks for batting so well you gave me the chance to bowl without you, I wouldn’t have had the chance. Not happy you took on a fellow countryman. But glad because you in my team, I tell you that last over was sensational. How did that knock make you feel?” Burger asked.

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Parag replied, “Felt good. This is my sixth year, I was here since I was 17 and this is my highest score. Pretty pleased and that last over I was planning it. So lovely when a plan comes through and comes to life.”

Parag then told Burger to show his hair and talk about it. 

Showing his hair, the pacer humorously replied, “So this is called the Holi haircut. If you ever go to a barber, just ask for the Nandre Burger special, and this is what you’ll get. This was during the Holi celebrations. The nails and the toes are even pink (showing his nails and toes). 

“Obviously, I got bombarded by everyone. When I walked out there just every two minutes someone was running something in my hair. And then eventually I just doesn’t want to wash out. I think I’m going to go with it. If it starts fading, I’m just going to be like, Guys, we just need to celebrate. So I can get the color back. So that’s about it.”

Watch the video:

Rajasthan Royals beat Delhi Capitals by 12 runs

Rajasthan Royals were in trouble at the start of the first innings after Delhi Capitals won the toss and opted to bowl first. However, Riyan Parag, who came to bat at No. 4, led the charge for the hosts, with a quickfire 45-ball 84* as RR posted a competitive total of 185. Parag’s knock was even more special when he racked up 25 runs in the last over bowled by Anrich Nortje.

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In pursuit of the target, DC got off to a solid start but Nandre Burger broke through for RR, dismissing Mitchell Marsh and Ricky Bhui in the fourth over. David Warner looked firm but fell in the 12th over to Avesh Khan for 49 when DC were at 97/3. Tristan Stubbs (44* off 23) provided DC a sigh of hope towards the end but it was not enough for them to cross the line as they were restricted to 173 runs.