
R Ashwin was shocked after three overthrows. Photo: Screenshot
R Ashwin was shocked while the commentators were in splits after a throw from him resulted in three overthrows in the league stage of the Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) 2025. The incident happened in the last over of Madurai Panthers' innings. The batsman played the ball towards Ashwin, who threw the ball towards the bowler's end.
One of the fielders collected the ball and threw it towards the wicketkeeper's end. The throw was far away from the wicketkeeper and the ball went towards the fielder player on the edge of the circle.
The fielder then threw the ball towards the bowler's end. The bowler couldn't collect it, which resulted in three back-to-back overthrows. This time, the fielder who collected the ball decided against throwing it. The TV cameras captured Ashwin being shocked and speechless after three overthrows.
Madurai registered a total of 150 on the board in 20 overs. Ashwin, who opens the batting and bowling for Dindigul Dragons, went wicketless. He spent 27 runs in his four overs. Varun Chakaravarthy was in action for Ashwin's team. He scalped 1 wicket for 19 runs in 4 overs. Sandeep Warrier also scalped a wicket.
Ashwin and Shivam Singh provided a dream start to Dindigul and added 124 runs in just 10.4 overs. Ashwin departed for 49 off 29 balls. Shivam remained unbeaten on 86 off 41 balls. He and Hunny Saini added 27 runs for the second wicket to take their team past the finishing line.
With 2 wins from 3 matches, Dindigul sit in the third position in the points table. Madurai Panthers have won 1 out of their 3 matches and are sixth in the table. Chepauk Super Gillies have won all three matches they have played and acquire the numero uno position. They are followed by Salem Spartans, who have won all 3 matches.
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