Ravichandran Ashwin added a brand new feather to his cap on Wednesday night time. Batting in opposition to Delhi Capitals at DY Patil Stadium in Mumbai, the ace off-spinner scored his maiden half-century within the Indian Premier League (IPL) off simply 37 deliveries.
The Rajasthan Royals suppose tank left the viewers in a state of a shock after sending Ashwin to bat at quantity three. One of the senior gamers within the camp, he performed with duty and anchored the innings brilliantly after the early dismissal of Jos Buttler. (IPL 2022 RR vs DC Live Cricket Score)
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During his keep on the crease, Ashwin smashed a few sixes and 4 boundaries. However, proper after reaching the outstanding feat, the 35-year-old cricketer fell prey to all-rounder Mitchell Marsh. The latter bowled a slower one and Ashwin appeared to chip it over the infield at mid-off. Unfortunately, he ended up getting caught by David Warner.
Meanwhile, the netizens went gaga over the commendable knock performed by Ashwin. Be it former cricketers or followers, everybody praised the Indian cricketer. Here are among the reactions:
ASH ANNA 50!He can do all of it!
— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) May 11, 2022
Ashwin has scored extra runs than jaddu this season— Bharath (@eabc_02) May 11, 2022
Apart from Ashwin’s fifty, which got here after 132 innings in IPL, his stance caught everybody’s consideration. He went low each time earlier than enjoying his shot. The followers had been speechless to see what was he doing however in the end, it paid off.
During the 12th over, Ashwin lastly acquired maintain of 1. He shimmied down the wicket, acquired to the pitch of a Kuldeep Yadav supply and launched it over long-off for an 87 metre six. The RR dugout was in full awe of ‘Ashwin the batter’ whereas Kuldeep was in utter disappointment.
Earlier, Delhi Capitals skipper Rishabh Pant gained the toss and elected to bowl. He acknowledged hat off-spin all-rounder Lalit Yadav and left-arm pacer Chetan Sakariya come into the enjoying eleven instead of all-rounder Ripal Patel and left-arm pacer Khaleel Ahmed.
RR additionally made a pressured change to their line-up. Batter Rassie van der Dussen got here into the enjoying eleven instead of Shimron Hetmyer, who has gone again dwelling to Guyana for the delivery of his first baby.
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