Ashwin opined that the Chennai Super Kings\u2019 (CSK) management would be happy with how Ellis has been \u2018shaping up\u2019 ahead of the Indian Premier League 2026, where the Australian is set to represent the five-time champions. The Indian veteran mentioned the Aussie quick\u2019s bowling in the death in his most recent BBL game, where he picked up two crucial wickets in two overs.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Writing on X, Ashwin penned, \u201cThe men in yellove will be happy with how he\u2019s been shaping up. 4-0-30-3 for Hobart Hurricanes today. Most importantly, 2-0-15-2 at the death, bowling 17 and 20, nailing his yorkers and change of pace. Safe to say two overs of Ellis are locked at the \u2018Pauk\u2019 in the death for the summer of 26?\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Ashwin, who was set to become the first Indian male cricketer to play the Australian tournament after being signed by the Sydney Thunder, was ruled out ahead of the tournament owing to a knee injury he sustained in Chennai.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Speaking of the BBL game, defending champions Hurricanes claimed their second win over the Renegades in eight days with a composed chase built around a calm finishing effort from Matthew Wade and key wickets from Ellis.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Defending 162, the Renegades looked in control after their bowlers restricted Hobart\u2019s top order, with Adam Zampa removing Tim Ward and Ben McDermott in the same over. No Hurricanes batter passed 30, but Wade anchored the innings, finishing unbeaten on 43 from 30 balls.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
His late burst, which included three sixes and a four in the final overs, sealed the chase with six balls to spare, supported by a crucial 38-run stand with Rehan Ahmed (23).<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Defending 162, the Renegades looked in control after their bowlers restricted Hobart\u2019s top order, with Adam Zampa removing Tim Ward and Ben McDermott in the same over. No Hurricanes batter passed 30, but Wade anchored the innings, finishing unbeaten on 43 from 30 balls.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The win lifted Hobart to second place on the points table, with four wins and one loss from five games, while the Renegades remain at the bottom of the table with two losses and a sole win from their three outings so far.<\/p>\r\n\r\n