Rashid Khan Shines with Five-Wicket Haul in Front of His Son at The Hundred

In a remarkable display of skill, Rashid Khan achieved a five-wicket haul during The Hundred tournament, earning the Player of the Match award. This special moment was made even more memorable as it was the first time his son, Azlan, watched him play. Rashid's outstanding performance helped MI London secure a victory against Manchester Super Giants, showcasing his talent and dedication on the field. Discover more about this exciting match and Rashid's heartfelt tribute to his son.

By Narendra Chaudhary Aug 3, 2026, 23:51 IST

Rashid Khan's Memorable Performance

London [UK], August 3: Afghanistan's star spinner Rashid Khan expressed his joy after achieving a remarkable five-wicket haul, earning the 'Player of the Match' title during The Hundred tournament, all while his son Azlan watched from the stands.

In the match against Manchester Super Giants (MSG), Rashid delivered an impressive bowling performance, finishing with figures of 5/17. His efforts helped MI London restrict MSG to just 138 runs while chasing a target of 184. Notably, his son Azlan was born in April 2026.

Sharing his excitement on Instagram, Rashid wrote, “A special day I’ll cherish forever. My little son’s first time watching me play, and I was blessed to win Man of the Match. My greatest supporter, my biggest blessing, my lucky charm. AZLAN.”

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Throughout the tournament, Rashid has claimed seven wickets across five matches, maintaining an average of 17.28.

In this particular match, MI London batted first, scoring 183/6, with notable contributions from Will Jacks, who scored 62 runs off 31 balls, and Nicholas Pooran, who added 54 runs off 28 balls. For MSG, Josh Tongue (2/13) and Noor Ahmed (2/40) were the standout bowlers.

During the chase, MSG's captain Aiden Markram fought valiantly with a score of 50 runs off 26 balls, but ultimately, Rashid (5/17) and Tom Curran (2/38) dismantled the opposition, leading to MSG's collapse at 138 runs in just 95 balls.