Ravichandran Ashwin is one of the greatest Test cricketers produced by India. But where did it all begin for the cricketing maestro? The IPL threw him into the limelight as the off-spinner was picked by the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the inaugural IPL auction for INR 12 lakhs. He made his debut in 2009.
However, Ashwin started creating an impact from IPL 2010 onwards which subsequently earned him a national call. The selectors picked him for the Test team as well as in the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup squad.
| IPL Debut Year | 2009 |
| IPL Teams | Chennai Super Kings, Rising Pune Supergiant, Kings XI Punjab (now Punjab Kings), Delhi Capitals and Rajasthan Royals |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Role | Bowler |
| Batting Style | Right-handed |
| Bowling Style | Right Arm Off-break |
| Current Auction Price | 5 crores |
| Last IPL Season wickets | 14 |
Ravichandran Ashwin IPL Teams from 2009-24
Though Ravichandran Ashwin was bought in the inaugural edition of the IPL in 2008, the Tamil Nadu cricketer debuted in 2009 and started getting regular game time only in 2010. He earned a place in the 15-member squad for the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup and made a decent contribution to India’s victorious campaign.
The off-spinner was also instrumental in CSK’s title defense in 2011. Ashwin repaid MS Dhoni’s faith as the then-CSK skipper made him open the bowling a few times, including the famous wicket of Chris Gayle in the opening over of the 2011 IPL final. He proved to be a vital cog in the Super Kings’ spin department in the years to follow before a suspension on the franchise saw Ashwin join the makeshift franchise of Rising Pune Supergiant in 2016. He picked up 10 wickets but missed the entire IPL season in 2017 due to injury.
The return of CSK in 2018 meant a homecoming for the Chennai-born, but the Kings XI Punjab (now Punjab Kings) bagged him for a price of INR 7.6 crores and appointed him the skipper of the franchise. Ashwin made headlines as he ‘mankaded’ Jos Buttler, which divided the cricketing world.
Ahead of IPL 2020, he was traded to the Delhi Capitals where he spent two seasons and played a part in the franchise finishing as runners-up in 2020 under Shreyas Iyer’s captaincy. Ashwin found his groove with the Rajasthan Royals, picking 26 wickets across two seasons (2022 and 2023). He also played a few game-changing cameos with the bat in the 2023 edition.
Ravichandran Ashwin IPL Auction Price
Ravichandran Ashwin has played across five teams in the IPL and bagged his biggest contract in the 2018 auction — INR 7.6 crores. Ashwin was retained by the Rajasthan Royals ahead of IPL 2024 for INR 5 crores.
| Year | Team | Price |
| 2024 | Rajasthan Royals | INR 50,000,000 |
| 2023 | Rajasthan Royals | INR 50,000,000 |
| 2022 | Rajasthan Royals | INR 50,000,000 |
| 2021 | Delhi Capitals | INR 76,000,000 |
| 2020 | Delhi Capitals | INR 76,000,000 |
| 2019 | Kings XI Punjab (now Punjab Kings) | INR 76,000,000 |
| 2018 | Kings XI Punjab (now Punjab Kings) | INR 76,000,000 |
| 2017 | Rising Pune Supergiant | INR 75,000,000 |
| 2016 | Rising Pune Supergiant | INR 75,000,000 |
| 2015 | Chennai Super Kings | INR 75,000,000 |
| 2014 | Chennai Super Kings | INR 75,000,000 |
| 2013 | Chennai Super Kings | INR 39,100,000 |
| 2012 | Chennai Super Kings | INR 39,100,000 |
| 2011 | Chennai Super Kings | INR 39,100,000 |
| 2010 | Chennai Super Kings | INR 1,200,000 |
| 2009 | Chennai Super Kings | INR 1,200,000 |
| 2008 | Chennai Super Kings | INR 1,200,000 |
| Total | INR 874,900,000 |
Ravichandran Ashwin IPL Wickets Year-wise
Ravichandran Ashwin has taken 172 wickets in 200 matches and is fifth in the list of bowlers with the most wickets in IPL history.
| Year | Matches | Inns | Balls | Runs | Wickets | Average | Eco | BBI | 4W | 5W |
| 2023 | 13 | 13 | 294 | 368 | 14 | 26.29 | 7.51 | 2/23 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 17 | 17 | 402 | 503 | 12 | 41.92 | 7.51 | 3/17 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 13 | 13 | 268 | 331 | 7 | 47.28 | 7.41 | 2/27 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 15 | 15 | 306 | 391 | 13 | 30.07 | 7.66 | 3/29 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 14 | 14 | 330 | 400 | 15 | 26.66 | 7.27 | 3/23 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 14 | 14 | 304 | 410 | 10 | 41.00 | 8.09 | 2/18 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 14 | 14 | 264 | 319 | 10 | 31.90 | 7.25 | 4/34 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 | 14 | 13 | 234 | 228 | 10 | 22.80 | 5.84 | 2/5 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 16 | 16 | 359 | 437 | 16 | 27.31 | 7.30 | 3/30 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 18 | 18 | 348 | 390 | 15 | 26.00 | 6.72 | 2/18 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 19 | 18 | 395 | 432 | 14 | 30.85 | 6.56 | 3/24 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 16 | 16 | 378 | 388 | 20 | 19.40 | 6.15 | 3/16 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 12 | 12 | 288 | 293 | 13 | 22.53 | 6.10 | 3/16 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 2 | 1 | 24 | 13 | 2 | 6.50 | 3.25 | 2/13 | 0 | 0 |
| Overall | 200 | 197 | 4194 | 4903 | 172 | 28.88 | 7.04 | 4/34 | 1 | 0 |
Ravichandran Ashwin IPL Runs Year-wise
Ravichandran Ashwin has batted up the order on numerous occasions in the IPL and has played vital cameos for different teams in quite a few games. He has scored 714 runs in 86 innings, with his best season coming for the Royals in 2022.
| Year | Matches | NO | Runs | HS | Average | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | Ct |
| 2023 | 13 | 4 | 67 | 30 | 11.17 | 131.37 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 33 | 1 |
| 2022 | 17 | 5 | 191 | 50 | 27.29 | 141.48 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 9 | 5 |
| 2021 | 13 | 2 | 44 | 20* | 14.66 | 104.76 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 2020 | 15 | 3 | 37 | 14* | 12.33 | 108.82 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| 2019 | 14 | 1 | 42 | 17* | 8.40 | 150.00 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| 2018 | 14 | 1 | 102 | 45 | 12.75 | 143.66 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 5 | 5 |
| 2016 | 14 | 4 | 41 | 29 | 20.50 | 107.89 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| 2015 | 14 | 3 | 52 | 23 | 17.33 | 162.50 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 3 |
| 2014 | 16 | 3 | 45 | 14 | 15.00 | 100.00 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 2013 | 18 | 1 | 35 | 11* | 8.75 | 71.42 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| 2012 | 19 | 2 | 18 | 8 | 6.00 | 120.00 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 |
| 2011 | 16 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1.00 | 33.33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 2010 | 12 | 2 | 30 | 11* | 7.50 | 75.00 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 8.00 | 53.33 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Overall | 200 | 31 | 714 | 50 | 13.51 | 119.84 | 0 | 1 | 56 | 24 | 43 |
Ravichandran Ashwin IPL Records
| Fifth-most wickets in IPL history | 172 |
| First batter to be retired out in IPL history | 2022 |
| Most wickets for CSK in IPL 2011 | 20 |
| First bowler to effect ‘mankading’ in IPL history | Jos Buttler in 2019 |
Ravichandran Ashwin as Bowler
| Matches | Innings | Wickets | Average | Economy | 5-wicket Haul |
| 200 | 197 | 172 | 28.88 | 7.04 | 0 |
Ravichandran Ashwin as Batter
| Matches | Innings | Runs | Average | S/R | 50/100 |
| 200 | 86 | 714 | 13.51 | 119.84 | 1/0 |
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FAQs on Ravichandran Ashwin's IPL Career
A. Ravichandran Ashwin made his IPL debut in 2009 for the Chennai Super Kings, though he was present in the squad in the inaugural edition (2008) as well.
A. Ravichandran Ashwin has taken 172 wickets in the IPL as of 2023.
A. Rajasthan Royals retained Ravichandran Ashwin for INR 5 crores ahead of the IPL 2024 auction.
A. Ravichandran Ashwin has played for five teams in the IPL, including the Chennai Super Kings, Rising Pune Supergiant, Kings XI Punjab (now Punjab Kings), and Delhi Capitals. He is currently playing for the Rajasthan Royals.
A. Ravichandran Ashwin is the first bowler to effect ‘mankading’ in IPL history when he ‘mankaded’ Jos Buttler in IPL 2019, which stirred up a controversy.
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