Rashid Khan Sets New IPL Record with Gujarat Titans

Rashid Khan Achieves Milestone in IPL

On April 26, during a match against the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Rashid Khan made history by being included in the Gujarat Titans' (GT) playing XI. This match marked a significant moment as the Titans triumphed over the five-time champions by eight wickets, breaking a two-match losing streak. Despite the victory, Rashid had a subdued performance, bowling only one over in which he conceded 21 runs.

Historic Streak for Rashid Khan

This match was Rashid's 144th appearance in the IPL, making him the player with the longest consecutive match streak since his debut in 2017 with Sunrisers Hyderabad. He has never missed a game for either of the franchises he has played for. Previously, this record was held by Suresh Raina, who debuted in 2008 and missed his first match in 2016 due to personal reasons. Both Rashid and Raina are the only players to have played over 100 consecutive matches from the start of their IPL careers.

Most Consecutive Matches Played In IPL From Debut

Rashid Khan Becomes GT's Most Capped Player

In addition to his record streak, Rashid also became the most capped player in the history of the Gujarat Titans during the match against CSK, as Rahul Tewatia was not part of the playing XI. Rashid and Tewatia had previously shared this record, but now Rashid stands alone as the only player to have participated in every game since the team's inception. Tewatia was available as an impact substitute but was not needed as the Titans lost only two wickets.

Most Capped Players For GT In History

Rashid is also the leading wicket-taker for GT, with 73 wickets in 68 matches. He ranks as the second-highest wicket-taker in SRH's history, with 93 dismissals in 76 games. Overall, he stands as the 11th highest wicket-taker in IPL history, with 166 wickets, and ranks seventh among spinners. Among overseas spinners, only Sunil Narine has more wickets.