Cricket - Ashwin revels in new role as Rajasthan secure IPL playoff spot

FILE PHOTO: Cricket - First Test - South Africa v India - SuperSport Park Cricket Stadium, Pretoria, South Africa - December 30, 2021 India's Ravichandran Ashwin celebrates after taking the wicket of South Africa's Lungi Ngidi to win the match REUTERS/Rogan Ward

(Reuters) - Rajasthan Royals' Ravichandran Ashwin said it "felt like a million dollars" after his all-round brilliance fired them to victory over the Chennai Super Kings in Mumbai on Friday and sealed second spot in the Indian Premier League playoff race.

Ashwin picked up 1-28 with his off-spin before smashing an unbeaten 23-ball 40 as Rajasthan chased down 151 with five wickets in hand and two balls to spare.