Ashwin Overtakes Narine: Fifth-Highest Wicket-Taker in IPL History
New Delhi [India], March 29 (ANI): Ravichandran Ashwin , the ex-Indian spin bowler, has exceeded Sunil Narine to secure the position of the fifth-most wickets taker Indian Premier League ( IPL ) 2025.
After dismissing Devdutt Padikkal during the match between Chennai Super Kings and Ashwin, he reached this achievement. CSK ) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) on Friday, surpassing Narine, who has 181 wickets in the IPL .
Ashwin currently boasts 182 wickets across 214 matches, maintaining an average of 29.79 and an economy rate of 7.13. His performance was crucial in playing a pivotal role. CSK His championship wins in 2010 and 2011 stand out. The Tamil Nadu spin bowler made his comeback to Chennai Super Kings. CSK ) in IPL In 2025, after a decade, he returns to the franchise for Rs. 9.75 Crore. Ashwin’s vast experience will play a crucial role. CSK , particularly when working alongside his long-time partner in crime, Ravindra Jadeja.
Ashwin accomplished this milestone during the eighth game of the current season. IPL In this season, when Chennai Super Kings faced off against Royal Challengers Bangalore at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium, Ashwin managed to make an important mark despite conceding two boundaries and a six from Philip Salt in the second over, as he dismissed Paddikal shortly after.
After CSK won the coin toss and chose to bowl first, Phil Salt gave RCB a strong beginning, making an impressive impact with his bat. Ravichandran Ashwin In the second over, he hit two fours and a six. Meanwhile, at the opposite end, Virat Kohli attempted to time the ball against both pacers and spinners but found it difficult to make solid contact.
A catch taken by captain Ruturaj Gaikwad during the game Ravichandran Ashwin The delivery concluded Padikkal's short appearance, scoring 27 runs off 14 balls, including two boundaries and two sixes. Noor (3/36) stood out as the most effective bowler among them. CSK Additionally, Pathirana claimed two wickets, while Ashwin and Khaleel took one wicket apiece.
Chennai Super Kings (Starting Eleven): Rachin Ravindra, Ruturaj Gaikwad (captain), Rahul Tripathi, Deepak Hooda, Sam Curran, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni (wicket-keeper) Ravichandran Ashwin , Noor Ahmad, Matheesha Pathirana, Khaleel Ahmed
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (Starting XI): Virat Kohli, Philip Salt, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (captain), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (wicketkeeper), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, and Yash Dayal. (ANI)