Rashid Khan becomes third-fastest to 150 IPL wickets: Stats
What's the story
Veteran Gujarat Titans leg-spinner Rashid Khan has become the third-fastest bowler to complete 150 wickets in the Indian Premier League (IPL). The Afghanistan international accomplished the milestone with his first wicket against Punjab Kings in GT's Indian Premier League 2025 opener. Notably, Rashid owns 50-plus wickets for both GT and Sunrisers Hyderabad. Here we decode his stats.
Tally
Rashid joins these names
Rashid took 122 games to touch the 150-wicket landmark (4W: 2). While Yuzvendra Chahal attained the feat in 118 matches, Lasith Malinga (105 matches) reached the milestone quicker. Overall, Rashid became the 12th bowler to accomplish 150 wickets in the prestigious league. His economy of around 6.8 is the best among bowlers with at least 65 IPL wickets (Average: under 18.8).
SRH
Second-most wickets for SRH
Before joining the Titans in 2022, Rashid was a pivotal of Sunrisers Hyderabad bowling attack. He made his IPL debut in 2017, for SRH. To date, he is SRH's second-highest wicket-taker (93), only behind Bhuvneshwar Kumar (150). Having played 76 games for the Orange Army, Rashid's economy rate read 6.33. SRH did not retain him ahead of the 2022 mega auction.
GT
Most wickets for GT
Rashid is the only player with over 50 IPL wickets for GT. He has now raced past 56 wickets in 46 games for the franchise. His only IPL hat-trick came against KKR in 2023. As per ESPNcricinfo, Rashid averages around 24 for GT. His economy rate is nearly 7.6. He had a lackluster IPL 2024 season (10 wickets at 36.70).
Record
Highest wicket-taker in T20 cricket
In February this year, Rashid surpassed West Indies legend Dwayne Bravo to become the highest wicket-taker in T20 cricket. He achieved this remarkable feat during MI Cape Town's Qualifier 1 against Paarl Royals in the SA20 league. One of the greatest spinners, Rashid has snapped up 635-plus wickets from 463 matches at an average of over 18. His tally includes four fifers.