IPL Rashid Khan: The most sought after T20 Cricketer

Rashid Khan is one of the most feared bowlers in the game of cricket and has made a name for himself in the Indian Premier League (IPL) with his impressive performances. The Afghan spinner made his IPL debut in 2017 for Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and since then, he has been a key player in the team’s success.

Born and raised in Afghanistan, Rashid Khan faced numerous challenges in his life but he never gave up on his dream of becoming a professional cricketer. He started playing cricket with a tennis ball in his hometown of Nangarhar and quickly became one of the best players in the region. His talent was soon noticed by the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) and he was selected to represent his country at the Under-19 level.

IPL Rashid Khan: How it started?

Rashid’s performances in the Under-19 World Cup caught the attention of several IPL franchises and he was eventually picked up by Sunrisers Hyderabad in the 2017 auction for INR 4 crores. He made an immediate impact in his debut season, picking up 17 wickets in 14 matches and helping SRH reach the playoffs.

The 2018 season was when Rashid truly announced himself to the IPL world. He picked up 21 wickets in 17 matches and played a crucial role in SRH’s journey to the final. His spell of 3/19 in the Eliminator against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) was one of the best bowling performances in the history of the IPL. Rashid’s ability to bowl accurate yorkers and deceive batsmen with his variations made him a nightmare for the opposition.

Rashid’s performances in the IPL have been nothing short of phenomenal. In 92 matches, he has picked up 112 wickets at an average of 20.84 and an economy rate of 6.38.

Year	Mat	Balls	Runs	WKTS	BBM	Ave	Econ	SR	4W	5W

Career	92	2195	2333	112	4/24	20.83	6.38	19.60	1	0
2022	16	383	421	19	4/24	22.16	6.60	20.16	1	0
2021	14	336	375	18	3/36	20.83	6.69	18.66	0	0
2020	16	384	344	20	3/7	17.20	5.37	19.20	0	0
2019	15	360	377	17	3/21	22.17	6.28	21.17	0	0
2018	17	408	458	21	3/19	21.80	6.73	19.42	0	0
2017	14	324	358	17	3/19	21.05	6.62	19.05	0	0

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The most sought after T20 Cricketer

Rashid’s success in the IPL has also earned him a reputation as one of the best T20 bowlers in the world. He has played for several franchise leagues around the world, including the Caribbean Premier League (CPL), Big Bash League (BBL), and Pakistan Super League (PSL). His performances in these leagues have been equally impressive, and he has established himself as a vital player for any team he plays for.

One of Rashid’s biggest strengths is his ability to bowl in the powerplay and the death overs. He is equally effective against both left-handed and right-handed batsmen and has a wide range of variations that keep the batsmen guessing. His googly is one of the best in the business and he often uses it as a wicket-taking option.

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Rashid’s performances in the IPL have not gone unnoticed, and he has won several awards for his performances. He was named the IPL Player of the Match three times in the 2018 season and was also awarded the Man of the Match in the final of the 2018 CPL. He has also won the ICC Associate Cricketer of the Year award twice, in 2018 and 2019.

Rashid Khan’s success in the IPL has been a testament to his hard work and dedication towards the game. He has proved that talent alone is not enough to succeed at the highest level, and that consistent hard work and perseverance are essential to achieve greatness. Rashid is still young and has a long way to go in his career, but his performances so far suggest that he is destined for great things.

IPL Rashid Khan is a name that strikes fear in the hearts of opposition batsmen in the IPL. His mastery with the ball, ability to bowl in all situations and deceive

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