Chennai Super Kings’ veteran spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has achieved a significant milestone by surpassing Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s right-arm swing bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar to become the third-highest wicket-taker in the history of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Known for his tactical brilliance and consistent performances over the years, Ashwin’s achievement highlights his enduring impact in the league. This accomplishment places him among the elite bowlers in IPL history, reflecting his skill, experience, and contribution to the tournament’s success.
During Tuesday night’s clash against Punjab Kings, 38-year-old off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin picked up two wickets in his four-over spell, despite conceding 48 runs at an economy rate of 12. These crucial wickets allowed Ashwin to surpass Bhuvneshwar Kumar and become the third-highest wicket-taker in the history of the Indian Premier League. His milestone further cements his legacy as one of the league’s most accomplished and consistent bowlers.
So far in IPL, the Chennai-born cricketer has 185 wickets in 217 matches at an average of 29.92, where the crafty ball tweaker has conceded runs at an economy of 7.18. The best bowling figures for the veteran spinner in this league is 4/34
On the other hand, the ‘Prince of Swing,’ Bhuvneshwar, boasts 184 scalps in 179 matches of the competition so far. These wickets have come at an average of 27.28, where the bowler has conceded runs at an economy of 7.57. The best figure for the 35-year-old player is 5/19.
Above Ashwin are Punjab Kings leg-break spinner Yuzvendra Chahal and former spin maestro Piyush Chawla .
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