Rashid Khan Sets Unfortunate Record in IPL 2026 Qualifier

Rashid Khan's Struggles in IPL 2026

In a recent match during the IPL 2026 Qualifier 2, Afghanistan's star spinner Rashid Khan experienced the worst economy rate of his T20 career while bowling at least two overs. Playing for the Gujarat Titans (GT) against the Rajasthan Royals (RR), Rashid's performance was notably poor, as he allowed 22.5 runs per over, finishing with figures of 0/45 in just two overs. The Royals set a formidable target of 214 runs in their 20 overs.

This match marked a significant low for Rashid, as it surpassed his previous worst economy rate of 18.00, which he recorded against the Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2025. In that match, he conceded 36 runs in two overs without taking a wicket. Notably, in the recent game, RR's Donovan Ferreira hit him for four sixes in a single over, contributing to Rashid's struggles.

Record-Breaking Over in Playoffs

The 27 runs Rashid conceded in the 20th over matched the record for the most expensive over bowled by a spinner in IPL playoff history. This record was previously held by Ravi Bishnoi from the Lucknow Super Giants, who achieved this against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru during the 2022 Eliminator in Kolkata. Overall, this performance ranks as the joint fourth-most expensive over in IPL playoff history.

Donovan Ferreira's Impact in Death Overs

Donovan Ferreira has emerged as a formidable force in the death overs of T20 cricket since IPL 2025. He has amassed 582 runs off just 260 balls during overs 16 to 20, boasting an impressive average of 30.63 and a remarkable strike rate of 223.84. His boundary percentage stands at 33.46, making him the player with the highest strike rate among those who have faced at least 100 deliveries in this phase during this timeframe.