08.02.2012
Thanks to Virat Kohli's untimely run-out, Ravichandran Ashwin showed his class as a batsman in the crucial stages, guiding India to a four-wicket win over Sri Lanka.
The 53-run unbroken seventh-wicket partnership between Ravindra Jadeja and Ashwin turned out to be a match-winning.
Highlights:
- Ashwin's unbeaten 30 is his second highest against Sri Lanka, next only to the 38 (career-best) at Harare on June 5, 2010.
- Ashwin, for the second time, has claimed three wickets besides recording 30 or more in the same match - the first instance being against England - 36 not out + 3/40 - at The Oval on September 9, 2011 (England had won by 3 wickets).
- Ashwin (3/32) has recorded his best bowling performance against Sri Lanka, eclipsing the 2 for 50 at Harare on June 5, 2010. His performance is his best away from home in ODIs, surpassing the 3 for 40 against England at The Oval on September 9, 2011.
- Ashwin has got his first Man of the Match award in ODIs.
Player Profile:
Name: Ravichandran Ashwin
Date of Birth: September 17, 1986, Chennai
Batting style: Right-hand bat
Bowling style: Right-arm offbreak
Averages:
M Runs HS Ave. Wkts. Ave.
27 195 38 19.50 42 27.04
