Rashid Khan’s return to top form has become one of the biggest reasons behind Gujarat Titans’ dominant IPL 2026 campaign, with the Afghanistan spinner once again proving decisive in GT’s crushing win over Chennai Super Kings that sealed a top-two finish.
Afghanistan’s star leg-spinner Rashid Khan is doubtful about his chances of featuring in the upcoming one-off Test against India in June, citing concerns over his back and the physical toll of red-ball cricket on his long-term career.
Afghanistan cricket star Rashid Khan has condemned the reported civilian casualties from recent airstrikes by Pakistan in Kabul, calling the targeting of civilian infrastructure a “war crime” and urging international bodies to investigate the incident.
Inserted to bat first, Afghanistan piled up 200/4, powered by Ibrahim Zadran’s unbeaten 95, his second successive fifty of the tournament. Sediqullah Atal chipped in with 44, as Afghanistan made a score of 200 in the tournament for the first time.
Canada won the toss and elected to bowl first against Afghanistan in their final Group D clash of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Thursday
After the bowlers produced a brilliant show to restrict Chennai to a below-par 133/5, Saha carried his bat throughout the innings to chase the total with five balls to spare.
Their star leg-spinner Rashid Khan revealed that Gujarat hasn't been dependent on one or two players to take them to victory. On Sunday, if Gujarat win over Chennai Super Kings at the Wankhede Stadium, they will be almost assured of a top-two finish on the points table.
The defeat against Mumbai Indians notwithstanding, Gujarat Titans' charismatic spinner Rashid Khan showed on Friday that his bowling is not to be taken lightly even though he is passing through a lean patch and has not been as effective wicket-wise as some other bowlers in the team.
Gujarat needed 22 runs in the final over of the innings, which was bowled by Marco Jansen, and Tewatia hit one six while Rashid smashed three sixes to get their team over the line.
The 23-year-old is the fourth-highest wicket-taker in T20 history with 403 in 292 matches and has taken 26 wickets in 23 games for Sussex.
