Ashwin started work, Varun finished (photo: x)
Ashwin and Varun Chakraborty have made a tremendous place in the TNPL 2025 match. But, not in your style. Rather, Ashwin had to become Sehwag to do the same and Varun Chakraborty has to take the shape of Dhoni. Now you must be wondering if this must have happened really? Has Ashwin really disguised Dhoni and Varun Chakraborty? The answer is not. Rather, it references to the mood of both of them, which they have held during the match. Both these players were part of the Dindigul Dragons team in the match. Ashwin is also the captain of the team.
Ashwin shocked 3 wickets before becoming Sehwag
TNPL 2025 competed between Salem Spartons and Dindigul Dragons on 22 June. In this match, Salem Spartons batting first and scored 187 runs for 7 wickets in 20 overs. Nidhish Rajagopal killed the highest number of 74 runs from Salem. At the same time, the most effective bowler from Didigul Dragons, his captain i.e. R.K. Ashwin was, who took 3 wickets for 23 runs in 4 overs.
R Ashwin with a Captains Performance! @Tncacrick @Dindindiguldragons #TNPL #Nammaoorunammagethu #TNPL2025 pic.twitter.com/ty93owvnfp
– TNPL (@tnpremierleague) June 22, 2025
Sehwag became Ashwin in batting!
Now there was a target of 188 runs in front of Dindigul Dragons. In such a situation, captain Ashwin came down to open. Ashwin expressed his intentions as soon as he landed at the crease, which felt that what he did with the ball was just half of his work. He was now carrying out the rest of the work.
While opening, Ashwin was seen playing against Salem Spartons as if he was not spewing fire with Virender Sehwag bat. As a result, playing at a strike rate of more than 257, he hit 36 ​​runs in just 14 balls. Ashwin’s innings included 5 fours and 2 sixes. Before being dismissed, he did a fast-paced partnership of 57 runs with his opening partner Shivam Singh.
7 runs needed from the last 2 balls, Varun Chakraborty became Dhoni!
Now Ashwin laid the foundation, on which the team had to build a high building of victory. Dindigul Dragons also appeared to be successful in it. However, finally the match was stuck. Dindigul Dragons needed 7 runs off the last 2 balls to win. In such a situation, understanding the seriousness of that atmosphere filled with thrill, Varun Chakraborty, standing at the crease, immediately took Dhoni avatar to finish the match. He gave the team victory in Dhoni’s style by hitting a six off the last 2 balls.
Varun Chakravarthy delivered a Humdinger Finish for the Dindigul Dragons! @Tncacrick @Dindindiguldragons @chakaravarthy29 #TNPL #Nammaoorunammagethu #TNPL2025 pic.twitter.com/ppxqlwzujl
– TNPL (@tnpremierleague) June 22, 2025
19 balls became a guarantee of victory!
Varun Chakraborty, facing 5 balls, scored an unbeaten 13 runs at a strike rate of 260. Meaning, 19 balls in the match brought the message of Dindigul Dragons’ victory. In this, the first 14 balls were that, on which Ashwin laid the foundation of the match. And the remaining 5 balls on which Varun finished the match. Ashwin was also given the Player of the Match for his all -round game.