WATCH: R Ashwin's Maiden Fifty As He Bats At #3 Against Former Team Delhi Capitals

R Ashwin scored his maiden IPL fifty as he was sent on to bat at #3 by Rajasthan Royals against Delhi Capitals in IPL 2022.

RR vs DC IPL 2022: Ravichandran Ashwin has over the years proven his worth in any team, not only as a bowler but as a handy all-rounder who knows how to use a cricketing bat. The 35-year old yet again displayed his batting skills as Rajasthan Royals sent him out to bat at #3. 

After Royals lost the Orange Cap holder Jos Buttler in the 3rd over, R Ashwin was sent out to decrease the dot balls and keep the other batter, Yashasvi Jaiswal, on strike. Jaiswal was brought back in the eleven in the last match after being benched and scored 68 runs in 41 balls, taking his team to a win against Punjab Kings. 

However, the ace spinner took on Shardul Thakur in the 5th over, smacking a four over mid-wicket. On the fourth delivery, Ashwin displayed a classy shot behind square on the offside for another boundary. 

Off-spinner Axar Patel came to bowl the next over, which was the last over for the powerplay. Ashwin went on to smack the DC all-rounder for a four on the 3rd delivery followed by a six on the 4th delivery. 

In the 13th over being bowled by Kuldeep Yadav, Ashwin smacked another six, this time over long-off for 87-metres. Chetan Sakariya came on to bowl the 14th over, and Ashwin smacked a boundary against the double-wicket taker on the 3rd delivery. 

After scoring 50 runs in 38 balls and completing his maiden IPL fifty, Ashwin was caught out by David Warner as Mitchell Marsh picked his second wicket. Ashwin smacked 4 fours & 2 sixes while batting up the order. 

Earlier, Delhi Capitals captain Rishabh Pant won the toss & opted to bowl first against Rajasthan Royals in the 58th match of IPL 2022. While RR are eyeing a win to concrete their playoff chances, DC are playing a virtual 'do-or-die' and have to win this game to stay truly alive in the competition. This match is being played at Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Mumbai.