'A Spin Masterclass': R Ashwin Breaks Down Yuzvendra Chahal's Magic Ball To Jos Buttler In IPL 2026; Spinner REACTS

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Chandigarh, April 1: Former Indian spinner and cricket commentator Ravichandran Ashwin praised Punjab Kings spinner Yuzvendra Chahal and also presented a detailed analysis of his brilliant delivery to take the wicket of Gujarat Titans batter Jos Buttler. He said that it was a perfect example of smart T20 spin bowling. Yuzvendra Chahal also reacted to his expert view and thanked the former Indian cricketer.

Yuzvendra Chahal bowled brilliantly in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 clash against GT in New Chandigarh. He finished his four over spell with 28/2 and contributed significantly in the game for PBKS. His two wickets also included the wicket of England star batter Jos Buttler.

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What Made The Delivery Special

In his analysis, Ashwin explained how Chahal controlled the ball from start to finish. The delivery began on a wider line and then turned sharply to beat Buttler's bat swing. This change made it very difficult for the batter to play the shot cleanly.

He pointed out that such deliveries are not just about spin, but about understanding the batter's movement and planning accordingly. Ashwin also compared Chahal's delivery with other spinners in the match. He noted that bowlers like Mayank Markande and Allah Ghazanfar ended up bowling in the batter's "wheelhouse".

However, Chahal avoided these zones and forced that batter to play outside his comfort area.

Based on their powerful bowling and batting performances, Punjab Kings managed to defeat Gujarat Titans by three wickets in a nail-biting finish.

Chahal Thanks Ashwin

Yuzvendra Chahal responded to Ashwin's analysis and thanked him for the praise. He commented on Ashwin's social media post and said, "Thank you bhaiya."

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Ravichandran Ashwin's Complete Analysis

What yuzi delivered yesterday against Butler was a master class in T 20 spin bowling. Look at the starting line of the ball on the left and where it ends up to cut Butlers bat swing on the right. The next picture illustrates how Markande and Allah landed deliveries in the wheelhouse of the batter. Planning to bowl a delivery is just the tip of the iceberg, while executing the desired delivery is what differentiates the best from the rest. Yuzi is back and can’t wait to see him do his thing this season. #ipl20206

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