Afghanistan’s star cricketer, Rashid Khan, has achieved a historic milestone by becoming the highest wicket-taker in T20 cricket. The 26-year-old leg-spinner surpassed Dwayne Bravo’s record of 631 wickets during a match in the SA20 league, where he dismissed Dunith Wellalage while playing for MI Cape Town against Paarl Royals.
After the match, Rashid expressed his pride in reaching this achievement, saying he never imagined such success when he started his career. He also acknowledged Bravo as one of the best bowlers in T20 cricket and shared his excitement about continuing to perform at the highest level.
Rashid made his T20 debut as a teenager in 2015 and has since become one of the most sought-after players in leagues worldwide. He has played nearly 500 T20 matches, winning titles in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and Pakistan Super League (PSL).
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His time with Adelaide Strikers in Australia’s Big Bash League also made him a fan favorite, where he once claimed career-best figures of 6 for 17.
What makes Rashid so difficult to face is his ability to bowl quickly while keeping the ball unpredictable. His variations are tough to read, forcing batters to play cautiously against him. He has taken four or more wickets in an innings 20 times, but more than just taking wickets, his main skill is putting batters under pressure and controlling the game.
In addition to his bowling, Rashid has developed into a powerful lower-order batter. He is known for his big-hitting ability and even has a signature shot, the "snake shot," where he whips his wrists to send yorker-length balls flying.
His all-round talent was evident in IPL 2018 when he played a match-winning knock of 34 runs off just 10 balls and then took three wickets to help Sunrisers Hyderabad secure victory.
Recognizing his immense value, Gujarat Titans retained Rashid for INR 15 crore (approximately USD 1.8 million) in the IPL. His journey from Afghanistan to becoming a global T20 superstar is a testament to his talent, hard work, and determination.
Rashid Khan continues to be a game-changer in T20 cricket, and his impact is only growing.
Updated on 05 February, 2025 by MyFortune11 Team.