Rashid Khan, one of the finest player all-rounder of Afghanistan turns 25 today, September 20.
Top 5 Performances of Afghan all-rounder in the IPL.
In his debut season of the IPL in 2017, he announced his arrival with a phenomenal performance against Gujarat Lions. By bowling first, he led his team forward and claimed three wickets, giving away 19 runs. His team won the match by nine wickets.
He was unstoppable against the KKR in 2018, playing in the second qualifier at Eden Gardens, he hit a 10-ball 34 in the first innings. While defending a score of 174, he scalped 3 wickets giving away 19 runs.
His team's 219-run first-inning total made it easier for Sunrisers Hyderabad's bowling unit to defend the wicket. In the four overs he bowled, he took 3 wickets and conceded just seven runs.
Rashid Khan represented the Gujarat Titans in Pune two years ago. The Afghan player took four wickets for 24 runs while defending 144. His bravery was enough to ensure Gujarat a dominant 62-run victory.
In IPL 2023, he made an unbeaten 32 balls 79 runs against Mumbai Indians, hit 3 boundaries and 10 sixes at the Wankhedd Stadium. He took 4 wickets in the first innings giving away 30 runs.