Rashid Khan. (BCCI/IPL photo)
Rashid Khan added another major milestone to his glittering Indian Premier League career after moving into the top 10 wicket-takers in the tournament’s history during Gujarat Titans’ emphatic win over Rajasthan Royals at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur.The Afghan spinner put in a match-winning performance, finishing with impressive figures of 4/33 in his four overs, as he thrashed GT RR by 77 runs. Rashid’s spell not only earned him the Player of the Match award but also helped him surpass legendary Sri Lankan bowler Lasith Malinga in the all-time IPL wickets list. Rashid now has 173 wickets in 147 matches in the Indian Premier League at an impressive average of 23.72, including three four-wicket hauls and best figures of 4/24.
Malinga finished his IPL career with 170 wickets.GT Spinner has also enjoyed another excellent season, currently sitting fourth in the Purple Cap with 15 wickets in 11 matches at an average of 22.60 and an economy rate of 8.26. His best numbers this season stand at 4/33. Meanwhile, his GT teammate Kagiso Rabada tops the wicket-taking charts with 18 wickets in 11 matches.
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Here are the top 10 wicket takers in IPL:
| player | a period | Matches | Wicket |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yuzvendra Chahal | 2013 to present | 184 | 229 |
| Bhuvneshwar Kumar | 2011 to present | 200 | 215 |
| Sunil Narine | 2012 to present | 198 | 202 |
| Piyush Chawla | 2008-2024 | 192 | 192 |
| Ravichandran Ashwin | 2009-2025 | 221 | 187 |
| Jasprit Bumrah | 2013 to present | 155 | 186 |
| Dwayne Bravo | 2008-2022 | 161 | 183 |
| Ravindra Jadeja | 2008 to present | 265 | 178 |
| Amit Mishra | 2008-2024 | 162 | 174 |
| Rashid Khan | 2017 to present | 147 | 173 |
The GT outperformed the RR
The Giants delivered a complete all-around performance to record a solid 77-inning victory on May 9, 2026.
Batting first, GT posted a massive figure of 229/4 in 20 overs, their highest total of the season.Captain Shubman Gill led from the front with a brilliant 84 off 44 balls, while Sai Sudharsen contributed 55 balls as the duo put together a dominant 118-run opening stand. Washington Sundar then produced a blistering finish with an unbeaten 37 off 20 balls.In reply, RR started strongly thanks to attacking cameos from teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who smashed 36 off just 16 balls, and Dhruv Jurel, who added 24 off 10 deliveries. However, Rashid Khan completely changed the momentum with his mid-wicket spell as RR collapsed from a promising position to 152 in just 16.3 overs.Jason Holder also played a key role with the ball, while GT’s disciplined bowling unit ensured the chase never recovered from Rashid’s breakthroughs.