R Ashwin: Rajasthan Royals' Go-to-Man in IPL 2022!

Tap to Read ➤ All rounder Ravichandran Ashwin has proved his worth for the Rajasthan Royals in the ongoing IPL edition Chitrangada Chaudhuri

In Royals final league game against Chennai Super Kings, Ashwin donned the role of a finisher

Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017 - Ashwin with the new ball - Yes! - Bowl in the middle & death - Yes! - Bat at No. 3 - Yes! - Finisher's Role - Yes, why not!

Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017 All Round Show Throughout this season, Ashwin has been a key figure for the Royals having performed with both bat and bowl

Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017 Player-of-the-Match In RR's final league game, Ashwin picked up the Man of the Match award as he led the way with both bat and ball

Ashwin hammered an unbeaten 40 off 23 to guide the RR to a five-wicket win over CSK. Earlier, Ashwin had set the game up for the RR with the ball. Despite going for 16 in his first over, Ashwin turned in figures of 4-0-28-1

The communication was pretty clear before the tournament. I had to work on a lot of stuff. The team management was clear with my position. I know what my role is. - R Ashwin after the win

I have to make the batsmen take risks. I have always believed I understand the game well. I want to play my A game. I just brought out the David Warner inside me. - R Ashwin

This edition with the ball: Ashwin has picked up 11 wickets at a superb economy rate of 7.14

This edition with the bat: At a brilliant strike rate of 146.40, Ashwin has scored 183 runs for the Royals

Ashwin also struck his maiden IPL half-century this season. Sent up to bat at No. 3 against Delhi, Ashwin struck 50 off 37. His previous best with the bat was 45 in 2018

All in all, for the Rajasthan Royals, Ashwin has been one of the key figures and RR will bank heavily on the all rounder in the playoffs