Rashid Khan Joins IPL's Elite Wicket-Takers List

Rashid Khan of Gujarat Titans has made history by entering the top ten wicket-takers in IPL, surpassing the legendary Lasith Malinga. His outstanding performance against Rajasthan Royals included four wickets for just 33 runs. This article delves into Rashid's impressive statistics, the match summary, and the current standings in the IPL. Discover how Rashid's skills are shaping the tournament and what this means for the Titans' campaign.

By Narendra Chaudhary May 10, 2026, 10:29 IST

Rashid Khan Achieves Milestone in IPL

In a remarkable performance, Gujarat Titans (GT) spinner Rashid Khan has now entered the top ten wicket-takers in the history of the Indian Premier League (IPL), surpassing the legendary Sri Lankan bowler Lasith Malinga. This achievement occurred during a match against Rajasthan Royals (RR) at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur, where Rashid claimed four wickets in just four overs, allowing only 33 runs.

Rashid's exceptional bowling dismantled RR's batting order, as he took down Dhruv Jurel, Donovan Ferreira, Ravindra Jadeja, and Shubham Dubey, effectively curbing RR's aggressive chase of a daunting target of 230 runs.

Rashid's Impressive IPL Stats

Currently, Rashid has accumulated 173 wickets across 147 matches, maintaining an average of 23.72. His record includes three instances of taking four wickets in a match, with his best bowling figures being 4/24. The leading wicket-taker in IPL history is Punjab Kings (PBKS) spinner Yuzi Chahal, who has 229 wickets in 184 matches at an average of 23.22, featuring eight four-wicket hauls and a five-wicket haul with best figures of 5/40.

This season, Rashid ranks as the joint fourth-highest wicket-taker, having secured 15 wickets in 11 matches, averaging 22.60 with an economy rate of 8.26, and his best figures this season are 4/33. The 'Purple Cap' for the most wickets is currently held by GT pacer Kagiso Rabada, who has taken 18 wickets in 11 matches.

Match Overview: GT vs RR

In the match itself, GT batted first after being put in by RR, achieving a solid opening partnership of 118 runs. Sai Sudharsan scored 55 runs off 36 balls, hitting six fours and two sixes, while captain Shubman Gill contributed a powerful 84 runs off 44 balls, including nine fours and three sixes. Washington Sundar added a quickfire 37 not out from 20 balls, helping GT finish with a total of 229/4 in their 20 overs. Brijesh Sharma was RR's standout bowler, taking 2 wickets for 47 runs.

During RR's chase for 230 runs, they began with aggressive intent, highlighted by Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's 36 runs off 16 balls (three fours and three sixes) and Dhruv Jurel's 24 runs off 10 balls (one four and two sixes). However, Rashid's impressive figures of 4/33 and Holder's 3/12 led to RR collapsing for just 152 runs in 16.3 overs.

Current IPL Standings

As it stands, GT occupies the second position in the points table with seven victories and four defeats, while RR is in fifth place with six wins and five losses, totaling 12 points.