Ravichandran Ashwin was pumped up and it showed how much his knock meant to him. (P.C.:iplt20.com)Former Chennai Super Kings (CSK) veteran Ravichandran Ashwin returned to haunt his former franchise Rajasthan Royals (RR) in IPL 2022 on Friday. His unbeaten 40*(23) proved to be the difference between the two sides. The Royals won by five wickets with two balls to spare and have booked their place in Qualifier 1.Ashwin walked out to bat at No. 5 when RR were in a precarious situation during a chase of 150 runs. Quite a few eyebrows were raised as they felt Riyan Parag could have been a better option. However, the 35-year-old showed great maturity and accelerated his innings to perfection.Fans on Twitter hailed Ravichandran Ashwin for playing yet another impactful innings with the bat for RR this season. Some also sympathized for the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) as they will now play the Eliminator as they dropped to third in the table.Here are some of such reactions:Udit@udit_buchAnna business class in flight to Australia202Anna business class in flight to AustraliaUdit@udit_buchAnna supremacy 🤣 Ab Muthu ka hisab chukta #HallaBol3Anna supremacy 🤣🔥 Ab Muthu ka hisab chukta 🔥😍 #HallaBolGanesh Nagnurwar@GaneshNagnurwarThis innings from Ashwin deserves lot of appreciation . He did his job perfectly , did more than what is expected out of him. #RR #RRvsCSK #IPL2022 #CricketTwitter #DCvsMI21This innings from Ashwin deserves lot of appreciation 👏. He did his job perfectly , did more than what is expected out of him. #RR #RRvsCSK #IPL2022 #CricketTwitter #DCvsMIVinesh Prabhu@vlp1994All this power that Ashwin has got is due to Mutthu's soup in the Dream XI ad #IPL202261All this power that Ashwin has got is due to Mutthu's soup in the Dream XI ad #IPL2022Udit@udit_buchRavichandran Clutchwin. Ok Ok sorry but you got it.104Ravichandran Clutchwin. Ok Ok sorry but you got it.n@DarthDaninAlways said Ash better all rounder than Fraudeja 2Always said Ash better all rounder than Fraudeja 👍R A T N I S H@LoyalSachinFanLucknow Super Giants will play eliminator. Ab trophy nahi jeetne waale.1905Lucknow Super Giants will play eliminator. Ab trophy nahi jeetne waale. https://t.co/ugIOaYjuIbBhawana@bhawnakohli5I’m soooooooooo happppppppppy and emotional right now. Thank you @rajasthanroyals .78926I’m soooooooooo happppppppppy and emotional right now. Thank you @rajasthanroyals ❤️.Udit@udit_buchMr Utility, new nickname of Ashwin now? Courtesy @irbishi love the name!9Mr Utility, new nickname of Ashwin now? Courtesy @irbishi love the name!n@DarthDaninAsh could have been CSKs captain but they retained Jadeja over himAsh could have been CSKs captain but they retained Jadeja over himGurkirat Singh Gill@gurkiratsgillAnother day, another game where Ashwin has showcased why his game sense is one of the finest across the world. Has to be among the MVP contenders for this tournament without a doubt.41526Another day, another game where Ashwin has showcased why his game sense is one of the finest across the world. Has to be among the MVP contenders for this tournament without a doubt.Sheffali@SheffaleeTears in my eyes!! After so many years of wait, we are through to the play offs!!! Please smile now Buttler and what a performance of our #Ashwin !!! #HallaBol #SW2322Tears in my eyes!! After so many years of wait, we are through to the play offs!!! Please smile now Buttler and what a performance of our #Ashwin !!! #HallaBol #SW23Silly Point@FarziCricketerBtw happy for RR finishing in top 2. Lucknow 🤣🤣🤣3306Btw happy for RR finishing in top 2. Lucknow 😭😭🤣🤣🤣Silly Point@FarziCricketerCSK had promoted Deepak Chahar against Punjab under Ashwin's captaincy in 2018. Ashwin taking revenge. #IPL63342CSK had promoted Deepak Chahar against Punjab under Ashwin's captaincy in 2018. Ashwin taking revenge. #IPLSilly Point@FarziCricketerBut gotta appreciate how much Ashwin is dedicated to improve anywhere he can. He loves to challenge himself as a cricketer, until they ask him to field. #IPL117288But gotta appreciate how much Ashwin is dedicated to improve anywhere he can. He loves to challenge himself as a cricketer, until they ask him to field. #IPLSilly Point@FarziCricketerAshwin anna 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 full emotional.64917Ashwin anna 😭😭🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 full emotional.Soorya Sesha@sooryasesha7Anna... twitter.com/mugyer/status/….@mugyerwho is the best T20 bat in the world rn?21who is the best T20 bat in the world rn?Anna... twitter.com/mugyer/status/…kev🦇(Taylor's Version)@firefistkabirlove you @ashwinravi99 anna . one day i will be as intelligent , as curious , as analytical, as passionate , and as supportive as you.577love you @ashwinravi99 anna . one day i will be as intelligent , as curious , as analytical, as passionate , and as supportive as you.Johns.@CricCrazyJohnsAshwin is the hero!!!!!1843123Ashwin is the hero!!!!!Gurkirat Singh Gill@gurkiratsgillAshwin this IPL:11 wkts at ER of 7.14 (56 overs), with 12 overs in the PP at an ER of 7. The most economical bowler for RR.With the bat, 183 runs at an avg of 30.5 and at a SR of 146.4. In the last 4 overs, he has scored 71 runs at an avg of 23.7 and a SR of 177.5 (10.65 RPO) twitter.com/rwamit/status/…AK@rwamit@gurkiratsgill No not at all, MVP is given for entire season and not based on one game’s performance, I reckon. Tonight he was good… not to forget they were playing against this CSK attack11113@gurkiratsgill No not at all, MVP is given for entire season and not based on one game’s performance, I reckon. Tonight he was good… not to forget they were playing against this CSK attackAshwin this IPL:11 wkts at ER of 7.14 (56 overs), with 12 overs in the PP at an ER of 7. The most economical bowler for RR.With the bat, 183 runs at an avg of 30.5 and at a SR of 146.4. In the last 4 overs, he has scored 71 runs at an avg of 23.7 and a SR of 177.5 (10.65 RPO) twitter.com/rwamit/status/…Bhawana@bhawnakohli5THANK YOU ASH ANNA40015THANK YOU ASH ANNA😍❤️Dave@CricketDave27After 14 long years, it’s only fitting that it’s another genius spinner that takes Rajasthan Royals to a top 2 finish in the IPL904138After 14 long years, it’s only fitting that it’s another genius spinner that takes Rajasthan Royals to a top 2 finish in the IPLSagar@sagarcasmR Ashwin today107651R Ashwin today https://t.co/j2FQBlCedGHeisenberg ☢@internetumpireAshwin does all the YouTube video's for CSK matches only to study our bowler's like this. Unbelievable.1933100Ashwin does all the YouTube video's for CSK matches only to study our bowler's like this. Unbelievable.Sheffali@SheffaleeAshwin is seriously a big big support for Sanju!! Experience matters!82Ashwin is seriously a big big support for Sanju!! Experience matters!S.R.@SR_9220Ashwin is an underrated clutch player.2010 IPL SF - 4 ovs 14-12010 Finals - 4 ovs 24-02011 CWC QF- 10 ovs 52-2 (Watson & Ponting)2011 IPL QF - 33-1 ( Got Gayle)2011 IPL Final - 4 ovs 16-3 (Got Gayle)2012 eliminator - 3 ovs 18-32012 QF - 4 ovs 23-3428Ashwin is an underrated clutch player.2010 IPL SF - 4 ovs 14-12010 Finals - 4 ovs 24-02011 CWC QF- 10 ovs 52-2 (Watson & Ponting)2011 IPL QF - 33-1 ( Got Gayle)2011 IPL Final - 4 ovs 16-3 (Got Gayle)2012 eliminator - 3 ovs 18-32012 QF - 4 ovs 23-3Johns.@CricCrazyJohnsThe celebration of Ashwin is everything. 45945The celebration of Ashwin is everything. https://t.co/xQwuTpXXohWasim Jaffer@WasimJaffer14Bowling in PP, middle & death.Batting @ 3, 5 & 8. @ashwinravi99 at @rajasthanroyals #RRvCSK #IPL20222945186Bowling in PP, middle & death.Batting @ 3, 5 & 8. @ashwinravi99 at @rajasthanroyals 😄 #RRvCSK #IPL2022 https://t.co/9dmcX9DpY5Ravichandran Ashwin negated Moeen Ali's threatCSK put up 150 in the first innings, which wasn't a challenging total, but Jos Buttler's poor run in the second half of the season continued for RR. However, young Yashasvi Jaiswal once again proved why he is such an asset to his side's top order by getting them off to another flier. He scored 59 of 44 balls.Captain Sanju Samson struggled to time the ball at the other end and was dismissed for a scratchy 15 (20). With Jaiswal, Devdutt Padikkal and Shimron Hetmyer all being left-handers, MS Dhoni introduced Moeen Ali's off-spin into the attack.The move worked like a charm as Ali cleaned up Padikkal. That was when Ravichandran Ashwin was sent to bat. He consolidated RR's innings first and attacked Ali when the time was right.RR seemed to be coasting home, but young leg-spinner Prashant Solanki picked up the big wickets. He sent Jaiswal and Hetmyer back and brought CSK storming back into the contest.Some would have betted on RR bottling under pressure. However, Ashwin smashed Solanki for a six and from there on, he never let CSK get back that control in the game.Finding boundaries and keeping the scoreboard ticking, Ashwin took RR to a thrilling win. This win would definitely boost their morale ahead of a crucial Qualifier 1 against the Gujarat Titans in Kolkata on May 24.