Ravichandran Ashwin, the Indian off-spinner, has been one of the most successful bowlers in the Indian Premier League (IPL) history. He has taken 150 wickets in 152 IPL matches with an impressive economy rate of 6.79. Ashwin’s bowling skills and his ability to deceive the batsmen have made him a formidable bowler in the league.
Ashwin has dismissed several top-order batsmen in the IPL, but there are a few batsmen that he has dismissed most often. Let’s take a look at the batters that Ashwin has dismissed most often in the IPL.
- Robin Uthappa: Ashwin has dismissed Uthappa seven times in the IPL. Uthappa, who is known for his aggressive batting, has struggled against Ashwin’s variations. The off-spinner has found Uthappa’s weakness and has consistently exploited it.
- Chris Gayle: The Universe Boss is one of the most destructive batsmen in the IPL. However, Ashwin has managed to get the better of Gayle on five occasions. Ashwin’s ability to bowl a tight line and length has made it difficult for Gayle to get going against him. Ashwin has picked the wicket of Gayle about 5 times in IPL.
- Ajinkya Rahane: Ashwin has dismissed Rahane five times in the IPL. Rahane, who is known for his technique and patience, has found it difficult to read Ashwin’s variations. Ashwin has consistently troubled Rahane with his carrom ball and his off-spin. Ashwin has picked Rahane’s wicket 5 times.
- Kieron Pollard: Ashwin has dismissed Pollard four times in the IPL. Pollard, who is known for his big-hitting, has struggled against Ashwin’s accuracy and variations. Ashwin has managed to keep Pollard quiet and has taken his wicket 4 times.
- Ambati Rayudu: Ashwin has dismissed Rayudu four times in the IPL. Rayudu, who is a fine player of spin, has struggled against Ashwin’s variations. Ashwin has bowled a tight line and length to Rayudu and has taken his wicket 4 times.
- Parthiv Patel: Ashwin has dismissed Parthiv Patel four times in the IPL. Patel, who is a left-handed batsman, has found it difficult to read Ashwin’s off-spin. Ashwin has managed to get the ball to turn away from Patel and has taken his wicket times.
- Quinton de Kock: Ashwin has dismissed de Kock four times in the IPL. De Kock, who is known for his aggressive batting, has struggled against Ashwin’s variations. Ashwin has bowled a tight line and length to de Kock and has managed to deceive him with his off-spin. Ashwin has picked the wicket of de Kock for 4 times.
Batters Ashwin has dismissed most often in the IPL:
7 - Robin Uthappa
5 - Chris Gayle, Ajinkya Rahane
4 - Kieron Pollard, Ambati Rayudu, Parthiv Patel, Quinton de Kock