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IPL 2026: GT star spinner Rashid Khan breaks into top 10, surpasses Lasith Malinga
TL;DR
Rashid Khan has entered the top 10 wicket-takers in IPL history after surpassing Lasith Malinga with 173 wickets. He achieved this milestone during a match where he took 4 wickets for 33 runs, leading Gujarat Titans to a 77-run victory over Rajasthan Royals.
Key points
- Rashid Khan enters top 10 IPL wicket-takers
- Surpassed Lasith Malinga's total of 170 wickets
- Achieved 4/33 figures in a match against Rajasthan Royals
Rashid KhanLasith MalingaGujarat TitansRajasthan Royals
Rashid Khan added another major milestone to his glittering IPL career after moving into the top 10 wicket-takers in tournament history during Gujarat Titansâ emphatic win over Rajasthan Royals at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur.
The Afghan spinner delivered a match-winning performance, finishing with superb figures of 4/33 in his four overs as GT crushed RR by 77 runs. Rashidâs spell not only earned him the Player of the Match award but also helped him surpass legendary Sri Lankan fast bowler Lasith Malinga on the all-time IPL wickets list. Rashid now has 173 wickets in 147 IPL matches at an impressive average of 23.72, including three four-wicket hauls and best figures of 4/24. Malinga had finished his IPL career with 170 wickets.
The GT spinner is also enjoying another excellent season, currently sitting joint fourth in the Purple Cap race with 15 wickets in 11 matches at an average of 22.60 and an economy rate of 8.26. His best figures this season stand at 4/33. Meanwhile, GT teammate Kagiso Rabada leads the wicket-taking charts with 18 wickets in 11 games.
Here are the top 10 leading wicket-takers in IPL:
| Player | Span | Matches | Wickets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yuzvendra Chahal | 2013âPresent | 184 | 229 |
| Bhuvneshwar Kumar | 2011âPresent | 200 | 215 |
| Sunil Narine | 2012âPresent | 198 | 202 |
Q&A
How many wickets does Rashid Khan have in IPL 2026?
Rashid Khan has 173 wickets in 147 IPL matches as of IPL 2026.
Who did Rashid Khan surpass to enter the top 10 IPL wicket-takers?
Rashid Khan surpassed Lasith Malinga, who finished his IPL career with 170 wickets.
What were Rashid Khan's bowling figures in the match against Rajasthan Royals?
Rashid Khan's bowling figures against Rajasthan Royals were 4 wickets for 33 runs.