Rashid Khan is an Afghan international cricketer and the captain of Afghanistan in T20Is. He was part of Afghanistan’s first-ever Test match against India in June 2018. He became the youngest player to captain a Test match when leading Afghanistan against Bangladesh in September 2019.
In March 2018, Rashid captained Afghanistan in an ODI for the first time at 19 years and 165 days, making him the youngest ODI captain ever. He became the fastest and youngest bowler to take 100 ODI wickets during the 2018 Cricket World Cup Qualifier, achieving it in 44 matches. Rashid was the fastest to take 50 T20I wickets in terms of time (2 years and 220 days) and the fastest to reach 100 T20I wickets in just 53 matches.
Rashid Khan Records and Achievement
Rashid Khan made his ODI debut at 17 in 2015 and quickly became a sought-after player in T20 leagues worldwide. He took the first-ever hat-trick for Guyana Amazon Warriors in the CPL in 2017 and won the BBL with Adelaide Strikers in 2018. He was named ICC Associate Cricketer of the Year in 2017. He became the youngest cricketer to top the ODI bowling rankings, the youngest captain of an international side, and the fastest to 100 ODI wickets.
Rashid took 11 wickets in Afghanistan’s notable wins over Bangladesh and Zimbabwe in Tests. In the IPL, he debuted for Sunrisers Hyderabad in 2017, took 93 wickets in five seasons at an economy of 6.33. He also helped the Gujarat Titans win the 2022 IPL.
Rashid Khan Career Stats
Rashid Khan has played 6 Test matches, taking 45 wickets with a best of 7/66. He has two 4-wicket hauls, five 5-wicket hauls, and three 10-wicket match hauls in Tests. In ODIs, he has played 117 matches and taken 210 wickets. He also has six 4-wicket hauls and six 5-wicket hauls.
In T20Is, Rashid has 190 wickets from 113 matches, with nine 4-wicket hauls and two 5-wicket hauls. In first-class cricket, he has played 10 matches and taken 80 wickets. He has three 4-wicket hauls, nine 5-wicket hauls, and four 10-wicket match hauls.
With the bat, Rashid has scored 154 runs in Tests with one fifty. In ODIs, he has 1,393 runs with five fifties. In T20Is, he has scored 622 runs, hitting 41 fours and 40 sixes. In first-class cricket, he has 279 runs with two fifties.
| Bowling | ||||||
| Format | Mat | Wkts | BBI | 4w | 5w | 10w |
| Tests | 6 | 45 | 7/66 | 2 | 5 | 3 |
| ODIs | 117 | 210 | 7/18 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| T20Is | 113 | 190 | 5/3 | 9 | 2 | 0 |
| FC | 10 | 80 | 8/74 | 3 | 9 | 4 |
| Batting | ||||||
| Format | Mat | Runs | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s |
| Tests | 6 | 154 | 0 | 1 | 18 | 4 |
| ODIs | 117 | 1393 | 0 | 5 | 120 | 50 |
| T20Is | 113 | 622 | 0 | 0 | 41 | 40 |
| FC | 10 | 279 | 0 | 2 | 36 | 4 |
Rashid Khan’s Personal Life
Rashid Khan got married for the second time on August 2, 2025, just 10 months after his first wedding in October 2024. His first marriage was to his maternal cousin and was a big family event with teammates like Mohammad Nabi and Mujeeb Ur Rahman attending. The second marriage came after some photos from a charity event in the Netherlands sparked rumors, which he later confirmed on social media, asking for privacy.
He hasn’t shared details about his second wife, and she seems to prefer staying out of the spotlight. Despite mixed reactions on social media, many defended him, saying his personal life shouldn’t be a public debate.
Rashid Khan Contract
Rashid Khan will stay with the Gujarat Titans for IPL 2026, as the team has retained him. He made his IPL debut as a big deal for Afghanistan cricket. Back in his first auction, he was just 18 and listed as an uncapped spin bowler with a base price of ₹50 lakh. The bidding got intense between the Mumbai Indians and the Sunrisers Hyderabad, and Rashid ended up being bought by the Sunrisers Hyderabad for ₹4 crore.
FAQs
Q. When did Rashid Khan make his Test debut?
A. Rashid Khan played in Afghanistan’s first-ever Test match against India in June 2018.
Q. What record does Rashid hold as a Test captain?
A. Rashid Khan became the youngest player to captain a Test match in September 2019 against Bangladesh.
Q. Which IPL team has Rashid Khan been retained by for 2026?
A. Rashid Khan will stay with the Gujarat Titans for IPL 2026.
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