Rashid Khan Becomes Third-Fastest 150 IPL Wicket taker bowler: Afghanistan’s ace spinner Rashid Khan broke Jasprit Bumrah’s record to become the third-fastest bowler to reach 150 wickets in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
Rashid achieved the milestone in Gujarat Titans‘ first match of the season against Punjab Kings. Rashid took a single wicket in the game, but it was sufficient to overtake Bumrah. Rashid now has 150 wickets in only 122 matches. Bumrah had taken 124 matches to achieve the mark.
Rashid Khan’s milestone table:
| Player | Team | Matches Played | Wickets Taken | Milestone Achieved Against |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rashid Khan | Gujarat Titans | 122 | 150 | Punjab Kings |
| Jasprit Bumrah | Mumbai Indians | 124 | 150 | – |
Rashid Khan behind Lasith Malinga and Yuzvendra Chahal in Fastest 150 IPL Wickets
Only Lasith Malinga and Yuzvendra Chahal have achieved the 150-wicket mark quicker than Rashid. His record speaks for itself and is a testament to his consistency in the league. Of the leading wicket-takers, only Malinga has a superior bowling average, and Sunil Narine possesses a superior economy rate compared to Rashid.
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Rashid Khan’s milestone comparison table:
| Player | Matches to 150 Wickets | Bowling Average | Economy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lasith Malinga | Fastest (Fewer than Rashid) | Best (Superior to Rashid) | – |
| Yuzvendra Chahal | Faster than Rashid | – | – |
| Rashid Khan | 122 Matches | Consistently High | Strong Economy |
| Sunil Narine | – | – | Best Economy (Better than Rashid) |
- Rashid Khan’s standing among the top IPL wicket-takers.
In spite of this success, Rashid had a difficult performance against Punjab Kings. He fared poorly on a flat track in Ahmedabad and gave away 48 runs in four overs. His economy rate in the match was 12.00, significantly higher than his normal standards.
Rashid Khan dismisses Priyansh Arya in GT vs PBKS
Rashid’s sole success in the match was when he got rid of debutant Priyansh Arya. Punjab Kings were scoring rapidly in the powerplay, and Gujarat Titans required a breakthrough. Captain Shubman Gill looked towards Rashid, expecting a wicket.
Rashid delivered a tossed-up ball with no turn and bounce. Priyansh attempted to hit a big shot but misjudged it. The top edge of the bat carried the ball high in the air. Sai Sudharsan caught the ball safely to get Priyansh dismissed at 47 runs.
Later, Rashid could not contain the Punjab Kings’ batsmen. They scored an enormous total of 243/5. Punjab Kings’ captain Shreyas Iyer scored a fine knock of 97* runs. Shashank Singh also chipped in with a quick 44*.
Gujarat Titans struggled hard while chasing and were short by 11 runs. In spite of the loss, Rashid’s record still stands as a huge feat in his IPL career.
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