Afghanistan’s premier spinner, Rashid Khan, broke India’s prime tempo spearhead Jasprit Bumrah’s document to become the third-fastest to attain 150 Indian Premier League (IPL) wickets.
Rashid achieved the momentous feat in the course of the Gujarat Titans season opener towards Punjab Kings. He had a sole scalp to present for his title in Titan’s slender 11-run defeat, nevertheless it was sufficient to take him previous Bumrah and become the third-fastest to attain 150 scalps within the cash-rich league.
Rashid boasts 150 wickets in 122 matches, his staggering tally solely bettered by Yuzvendra Chahal (118) and Lasith Malinga (105). Rashid landed on the 150-wicket mark in two matches fewer than Bumrah’s 124. The Afghanistan ball tweaker’s effectiveness with the ball displays when one ventures past the wicket-taking realm. Only Malinga (19.79 vs 22.00) has a greater common, whereas Sunil Narine (6.73 vs 6.83) is the one participant to have a greater economic system than Rashid within the illustrious listing of wicket-takers.
The 26-year-old ball tweaker has thrived within the cash-rich league by successfully implementing his legbreak googly. However, Rashid was uncovered by the Punjab Kings on a placid batting strip in Ahmedabad. Unlike his economical nature, Rashid perished and handsomely leaked runs in his four-over spell. He gave away 48 runs at an economic system of 12.00 and returned with the only scalp of debutant Priyansh Arya.
In the primary innings, the Kings have been cruising after the powerplay, handsomely scoring runs at a 12-plus run fee. The dwelling aspect wanted a breakthrough, and skipper Shubman Gill introduced out his ace up the sleeve, Rashid. With a tossed-up supply, missing bounce and switch, he lured Priyansh to get carried away together with his shot. Priyansh gave away a large prime edge, the ball lobbed within the air, and Sai Sudharsan accomplished a snug catch to ship the batter again to the dressing room with a speedy 47(23).
Priyansh’s scalp was the one shining second for Rashid. For the remainder of the night time, Rashid was bashed everywhere in the park as PBKS raced to 243/5. PBKS captain Shreyas Iyer starred together with his blistering 97* whereas Shashank Singh utilized the ending touches with a scoring 44*. In reply, GT discovered some momentum of their dwelling den, however the goal proved to be 11 runs an excessive amount of for them.
Published – March 26, 2025 12:09 pm IST
