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

Rashid Khan's Memorable Performance

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. This impressive feat occurred while playing for MI London against the Manchester Super Giants (MSG), where he recorded outstanding bowling figures of 5/17. His performance was pivotal as MSG was dismissed for 138 runs while attempting to chase a target of 184 runs. Rashid's son, Azlan, who was born in April 2026, witnessed this special moment.

In a heartfelt Instagram post, Rashid shared, "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". View Post

Match Summary: MI London vs Manchester Super Giants

MI London Innings

MI London batted first, scoring 183 runs for the loss of 6 wickets. Key contributions came from Will Jacks, who scored 62 runs off 31 balls, including three fours and six sixes, and Nicholas Pooran, who added 54 runs off 28 balls with five fours and four sixes. For MSG, Josh Tongue and Noor Ahmed were the standout bowlers, taking 2 wickets each for 13 and 40 runs respectively.

Manchester Super Giants' Chase

During the chase, MSG's captain Aiden Markram fought valiantly, scoring 50 runs off 26 balls, which included seven fours and a six. However, Rashid Khan's exceptional bowling (5/17) alongside Tom Curran's 2/38 dismantled the MSG batting lineup, leading to their all-out for just 138 runs in 95 balls.