Rashid Khan IPL career

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One of the greatest-ever spinners to have ever played the shortest format of the game, Rashid Khan earned his maiden IPL contract with the SunRisers Hyderabad in 2017. Blessed with a sharp googly and immaculate control, Rashid first caught the eyes of the SRH scouting group during the 2016 ICC T20 World Cup in India.

IPL Debut Year2017
IPL TeamSunrisers Hyderabad (2017-21), Gujarat Titans (2022-present)
NationalityAfghan
RoleBowler
Batting StyleRight Handed
Bowling StyleRight Arm Wrist Spinner
Current Auction Price15 Cr
Wickets in the Previous IPL Season 27

Rashid Khan IPL Teams from 2017-24

Subsequently, after Rashid Khan’s impressive returns in the 2016 T20 World Cup held in India, SRH shelled out INR 4 crores to claim the services of the Afghan superstar during the 2017 mini-auction. Rashid didn't disappoint, finishing his debut season with 17 wickets @ 21.05/6.62. Khan was regained by SRH for INR 9 crores following a bidding war at the 2018 mega-auction. Throughout the next 4 seasons, Rashid went on to become the poster boy of the franchise alongside David Warner and Bhuvneshwar Kumar.

Rashid claimed 21 wickets in IPL 2018 to help SRH reach the final, where he had a rare bad outing against a rampaging Shane Watson. He continued his good work in the following seasons, bagging 17, 20, and 18 wickets respectively even as SRH's performance went through a sustained decline.

However, his 5-year association with the franchise eventually ended when SRH didn't retain his services ahead of the 2022 mega-auction. Their loss proved to be Gujarat Titans' gain as the Adani-led franchise named the Afghan superstar one of its three marquee players, alongside skipper Hardik Pandya and Shubman Gill.

Rashid again didn't disappoint as he not only led the bowling attack to the hilt- 19 wickets @ 22.16/6.60- but also played a few match-winning cameos in a season, which GT eventually went on to win in 2022. The IPL 2023 witnessed nothing less of his impressive best as Rashid Khan bettered his records by picking up 27 wickets and upgraded from a bowler to more or less a bowling all-rounder as the leggie continued from where he left off in 2022 with the bat.

Rashid Khan IPL Auction Price

Rashid Khan was welcomed to the IPL by the Sunrisers Hyderabad in 2017 for INR 4 crores after their scouting team was mightily impressed by the Afghan in the 2016 T20WC held in India. The decision proved to pay the dividends more as SRH’s decision to induct Rashid proved to be an absolute steal as the leggie was a proven match-winner for the franchise for years to come.

However, the decision to release him ahead of the 2022 IPL Mega Auction to accommodate their purse eventually proved costly as the newly launched Gujarat Titans drafted him into their team for INR 15 crores as one of their three major drafts ahead of the mega auction and Rashid did not disappoint them as he was instrumental in the franchise’s title-winning season in their maiden IPL campaign. Rashid bettered himself in IPL 2023 as the wily leggie picked up 27 wickets and played a few match-winning cameos as well, helping the team reach successive finals.

YearTeamSalary (in INR)
2017Sunrisers Hyderabad40,000,000
2018Sunrisers Hyderabad90,000,000
2019Sunrisers Hyderabad90,000,000
2020Sunrisers Hyderabad90,000,000
2021Sunrisers Hyderabad90,000,000
2022Gujarat Titans150,000,000
2023Gujarat Titans150,000,000
2024Gujarat Titans150,000,000
TotalINR 850,000,000

Rashid Khan IPL Wickets Year-wise

Rashid Khan has been one of the greatest bowlers to ever play the IPL and his bowling has been a tough nut to crack for the opponents. Right from his debut season in 2017, Rashid has picked a minimum of 17 wickets every season, something to boast of in a batter-friendly game.

He took the joint second-most wickets in IPL 2023, along with Mohit Sharma, for the Gujarat Titans and was instrumental in the team becoming the eventual runners-up. Rashid Khan has picked up 139 wickets so far in the IPL.

YearMatchesInningsWicketsAverageE/R4 wicket-haul
201714141721.056.620
201817172121.806.730
201915151722.176.280
202016162017.205.370
202114141820.836.690
202216161922.166.601
202317172720.448.241
Total10910913920.926.662

Rashid Khan IPL Runs Year-wise

Rashid Khan started his career as a bowler, but over the years, the leggie has upgraded himself to a bowling all-rounder, thanks to his smashing ability. In IPL 2023, Rashid recorded the highest-ever score by a No.8 batter in IPL history, by scoring an unbeaten 79 against the Mumbai Indians and almost stole the match from the Men in Blue.

YearMatInnNORunsAvgS/RHS501004s6sCT
20171431115.50122.226*00015
201817725911.80190.3234*00366
20191583346.80147.8217*00224
20201673358.75116.661400323
2021141028310.37120.282200922
202216849122.75206.824000397
20231710513032.50216.6779*1081310
Total109532044313.97166.1779*10283537

Rashid Khan IPL Records

Youngest to take 100 wicketsRashid Khan took his 100th IPL wicket at the age of 23; by far the youngest in the league's history.
One of the 2 overseas spinners to take 100+ wicketsRashid Khan and Sunil Narine are the only overseas spinners who have taken 100 wickets in the IPL. Khan claimed his 100th scalp during a fixture against KKR in IPL 2022.
Joint-fastest spinner to take 100 wicketsRashid took his 100th wicket in his 83rd match. It's the joint-fastest by a spinner alongside Amit Mishra.
3rd fastest to take 100 IPL wicketsOnly Lasith Malinga (70 matches) & Bhuvneshwar Kumar (83 matches) have taken less time than Rashid Khan in taking 100 wickets
Highest Score by a No. 8 Batter in IPL History79* off 32 balls against MI in IPL 2023
Hat-trick in IPL 20234-0-37-3

Rashid Khan as Bowler

MatchesInningsWicketsAverageEconomy4-wicket Haul
10910913920.926.662

Rashid Khan as Batter

MatchesInningsRunsAverageS/R50/100
1095344313.97166.171/0

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FAQs

A. Rashid Khan started playing IPL in 2017 for the Sunrisers Hyderabad.

A. Rashid Khan has taken 139 wickets in 109 matches in IPL so far.

A. Rashid Khan’s auction price for IPL 2024 is INR 15 crores. 

A. Rashid Khan has represented the Sunrisers Hyderabad for 6 seasons and is currently playing for the Gujarat Titans.

A. Rashid Khan has taken a hat-trick for the Gujarat Titans against the Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2023, with his victims being Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, and Shardul Thakur.

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