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Rashid Khan, Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Shaheen Afridi (Source: AFP)
Rashid Khan delivered another memorable performance as MI London defeated Manchester Super Giants by 45 runs in the ongoing Men’s Hundred on August 2.
The Afghanistan leg-spinner produced a brilliant spell of 5 wickets for 17 runs, helping MI defend a strong total of 183/6.
His outstanding bowling also helped him to equal Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Imran Tahir, and Lasith Malinga with his fifth five-wicket haul in T20 cricket.
MI London posted their highest total of the season with significant batting performances from Will Jacks and Nicholas Pooran. Jacks smashed 62 runs from just 31 balls, while Pooran added a quick 54 off 28 balls.
Rashid Khan's Brilliant Spell Turns The Match In MI London's Favour
Manchester Super Giants made a strong start while chasing 184. Openers Aiden Markram and Tim Seifert added 59 runs in only 30 balls, putting MI under pressure. Markram led the charge with an attacking half-century, reaching 50 from just 26 balls.
However, the game changed completely once Rashid Khan came into the attack. He first bowled Tim Seifert for 17 before dismissing Jos Buttler for just two runs. Those quick wickets shifted the momentum firmly towards MI London.
Rashid continued his domination by taking crucial wickets of Heinrich Klaasen, Tom Moores and Liam Dawson.
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Rashid Khan Equals Bhuvneshwar Kumar's Record With His 5th T20 Five-Wicket Haul
With this performance, Rashid Khan also created history in T20 cricket. The five-wicket haul was his fifth in the format, and he equalled Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Imran Tahir, and Lasith Malinga on the list of bowlers with the most five-wicket hauls in T20s.
Only David Wiese stands ahead with seven fifers.
Most 5-wicket hauls in T20s
- 7 - David Wiese
- 5 - Rashid Khan
- 5 - Imran Tahir
- 5 - Bhuvneshwar Kumar
- 5 - Lasith Malinga
- 5 - Shaheen Shah Afridi
- 5 - Shakib Al Hasan
The spell also made Rashid only the eighth bowler to register a five-wicket haul in the history of The Hundred. He joined a list featuring Imran Tahir, Henry Brookes, Marchant de Lange, Joshua Little, Calvin Harrison, Sam Curran, and Tim Southee.
Best Bowling Figures for Rashid Khan in T20s:
- 6/17 (Adelaide Strikers) vs Brisbane Heat, Brisbane, 2022
- 5/3 (Afghanistan) vs Ireland, Greater Noida, 2017
- 5/17 (MI London) vs Manchester Super Giants, The Oval, 2026 (The Hundred)
- 5/20 (Lahore Qalandars) vs Peshawar Zalmi, Abu Dhabi, 2021
- 5/27 (Afghanistan) vs Ireland, Dehradun, 2019
Other Notable Records For Rashid Khan
Rashid's spell of 5/17 is now the fifth-best bowling performance in the history of the men's Hundred competition. Among spin bowlers, only Calvin Harrison’s remarkable 5/11 in 2023 ranks better.
Best Bowling Figures in Men’s Hundred:
- 5/11 – Calvin Harrison (Manchester Super Giants) vs Sunrisers Leeds, Manchester, 2023
- 5/12 – Tim Southee (Birmingham Phoenix) vs Trent Rockets, Birmingham, 2024
- 5/13 – Josh Little (Manchester Super Giants) vs MI London, Manchester, 2022
- 5/16 – Sam Curran ( MI London) vs London Spirit, Lord's, 2024
- 5/17 – Rashid Khan (MI London) vs Manchester Super Giants, The Oval, 2026, Tonight*
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