Rashid Khan Breaks into Top 10 IPL Wicket-Takers with Match-Winning Spell

Rashid Khan has broken into the top 10 wicket-takers in IPL history after his match-winning performance for Gujarat Titans against Rajasthan Royals at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on May 9, 2026. Khan finished with impressive figures of 4/33 in his four overs, surpassing Lasith Malinga on the all-time IPL wickets list with 173 wickets in 147 matches.

Khan's spell helped GT secure a commanding 77-run victory, with the team posting a massive 229/4 in 20 overs and RR collapsing to 152 all out in 16.3 overs.

The GT spinner is currently joint fourth in the Purple Cap race with 15 wickets in 11 matches, while teammate Kagiso Rabada leads the wicket-taking charts with 18 wickets in 11 games.

The immediate next steps will be the continuation of the IPL season, with teams competing for the top spots in the points table and individual players vying for the Purple Cap and Orange Cap awards. The league will resume with upcoming matches, with fans eagerly awaiting the next developments in the tournament.