Unforgettable Stumping Duet: MS Dhoni & R Ashwin Smash IPL History with Unprecedented Record
In the 18-season history of the Indian Premier League (IPL), few have witnessed the masterful stumping duo of MS Dhoni and Ravichandran Ashwin. Ashwin, the experienced off-spinner, has substantially contributed to the success of this unique partnership, with Dhoni behind the stumps for an impressive nine of the 10 batters stumped in IPL history.
Ashwin’s impressive skills have been on full display, with a staggering nine stumpings across 114 matches for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Rising Pune Supergiants (RPS). What’s even more striking is that this impressive record is largely attributed to Ashwin’s partnership with Dhoni, the most successful wicketkeeper in international cricket. According to Cricviz data, Ashwin’s stumping prowess has yielded remarkable results, including a striking four stumpings off wide deliveries.
The statistics don’t lie; Ashwin’s most successful stumping records have been with CSK and RPS, where he stumped nine batters, while with Punjab Kings, Rajasthan Royals, and Delhi Capitals, his output was dismal, with just one stumping across 101 matches. It’s clear that Ashwin’s craftiness and Dhoni’s lightning-fast reflexes have consistently outwitted batters over the years.
This art of deception was on full display on Sunday, as the Dhoni-Ashwin duo removed Rajasthan Royals’ danger-man, Nitish Rana, from the crease. The clever Ashwin deliberately bowled a wide delivery outside Rana’s hitting range, allowing Dhoni to complete the stumping. Before this, Rana had showcased his power-hitting prowess, notching a dazzling 81 off 36 balls to guide Rajasthan Royals to a competitive total of 182/9 against CSK.
This stumping success story is a testament to the synergy between Ashwin and Dhoni, who have been an integral part of each other’s success in the IPL. Their unique partnership has yielded remarkable results, leaving the cricketing world in awe of their remarkable stumping feats.
Original Source: https://www.india.com/sports/ms-dhoni-and-r-ashwins-stumping-duo-sets-unique-record-in-ipl-history-7720131/
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Publish Date: 2025-03-30 22:56:00
