Afghanistan spinner Rashid Khan, who is also considered as the deadliest spinner of Indian Premier League (IPL), started his career in the tournament in 2017 after he was bought by Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) for Rs 4 crores.

In his opening season, Rashid scalped 17 wickets in 14 matches, at an average of 21.05 and an economy of 6.62. He finished the season as the sixth highest wicket-taker. 

In 2018, Rashid was brought back by SRH for Rs 9 crores. He showed his blistering form and took 21 wickets in 17 matches, at an average of 21.80 and an economy of 6.73. He ended up as the second highest wicket-taker of the season.

In 2019, the spinner had 17 wickets to his name in just 15 matches, with an average of 22.17 and an economy of 6.28. He finished the season as the ninth highest wicket-taker in that season.

In IPL 2020, Rashid scalped 20 wickets in 16 matches and 18 wickets in 2021. For IPL 2022, he was released by SRH and got drafted by the new IPL franchise Gujarat Titans for Rs 15 crore.

In his entire IPL career, he has played a total of 76 matches and scalped 93 wickets. His overall average is 20.55 with an economy of 6.33.

Rashid Khan’s IPL Career

Year	Matches	Wickets	Runs	Avg	Eco	Best
2021	14	18	375	20.83	6.69	3
2020	16	20	344	17.20	5.37	3
2019	15	17	377	22.17	6.28	3
2018	17	21	458	21.80	6.73	3
2017	14	17	358	21.05	6.62	3

Rashid’s Batting Stats

Year	Matches	Runs	Avg	SR	HS	4s	6s
2021	14	83	10.37	120.28	22	9	2
2020	16	35	8.75	116.66	14	3	2
2019	15	34	6.80	147.82	17*	2	2
2018	17	59	11.80	190.32	34*	3	6
2017	14	11	5.50	122.22	6*	0	1

Rashid’s IPL Auction Price

Year	IPL Auction Price
2017	4 crore
2018	9 crore
2019	9 crore
2020	9 crore
2021	9 crore
2022	15 crore