Rashid Khan was among the pick of the bowlers for the Gujarat Titans on Monday evening during their visit to the Eden Gardens for match 39 of the IPL 2025 season.
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As the Titans successfully defended the score of 198 against the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), Rashid finished with a spell of 2/25. He posted the joint-best bowling figures in the match alongside Prasidh Krishna, helping the visitors win by 39 runs.
This was the leg spinner's best performance in the season so far, as he had managed only four wickets in seven matches before this match. His drought of wickets came as a shock to the fans, as it is not something that is usually associated with the Afghan.
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Despite his mixed form and criticisms from experts, he received support from GT teammate and spin twin, R Sai Kishore, who reassured the team's faith in the leggie during the post-match interview. See what he had to say.
What did Sai Kishore say about Rashid Khan's IPL 2025 form?
Sai Kishore was speaking to Nick Knight following the Titans' win at the Eden Gardens,, which saw them solidify their position at the top of the table.
The GT spinner revealed that the team was not worried about Rashid's form and took a slight dig at the commentators for doubting the Afghan after a slow start in the new campaign.
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"He's one of the best T20 bowlers in the world. He's getting his wicket-taking knack back. As a team, we don't doubt his abilities, I don't know what it's like in the commentary box. We all believe in him and I still believe he's the best T20 bowler in the world," the left-arm spinner said.
How has Rashid Khan performed in IPL 2025?
Following his 2 wickets in the match against KKR, Rashid now has 6 wickets in 8 matches of the ongoing IPL 2025 season.
| Matches | Overs | Wickets | Avg/SR | Economy | Best figures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 30 | 6 | 46.33/30.0 | 9.26 | 2/25 |
(Correct as of April 22, 2025)
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