Afghanistan | Bowling Allrounder
Rashid Khan Arman is an Afghan international cricketer and captain of the Afghanistan national team in the T20I format.
| Full Name Rashid Khan Arman | Born September 20, 1998, Nangarhar | Age 26y 248d |
| Batting Style Right hand Bat | Bowling Style Legbreak Googly | Playing Role Bowling Allrounder |
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Rashid Khan: Afghanistan’s Cricket Prodigy – A Comprehensive Profile
Early Career & Domestic Journey
Rashid Khan Arman (born September 20, 1998, in Nangarhar, Afghanistan) emerged as a cricketing phenomenon at a young age . By 16, he showcased his prodigious talent in domestic cricket, debuting for Kabul Eagles in the 2015 Shpageeza Cricket League, Afghanistan’s premier T20 tournament . His leg-spin wizardry and aggressive left-handed batting immediately drew attention, setting the stage for his meteoric rise. Transitioning swiftly, he became a linchpin for Band-e-Amir Dragons in the Ahmad Shah Abdali 4-day Tournament, Afghanistan’s first-class competition, where his all-round performances highlighted his versatility .
International Career: Records and Dominance
Rashid’s international debut came at 17 , when he was thrust into the 2015 ODI squad against Pakistan due to a last-minute injury . He seized the opportunity, becoming the youngest player to top the ICC Player Rankings for bowlers in 2018, a testament to his lethal googly and flipper arsenal . His career is studded with milestones:
- ODIs : Fastest to 100 wickets (36 innings) and 150 wickets (57 innings), blending consistency with match-winning spells .
- T20Is : Holds the record for most wickets (150+) in T20 internationals, often anchoring Afghanistan’s bowling attack .
- Test Cricket : Though his Test career is brief, his 10-wicket haul against Bangladesh in 2019 (21/146) remains iconic, showcasing his mettle in the longest format .
As Afghanistan’s captain in T20Is and ODIs, Rashid’s leadership elevated the team’s global stature, guiding them to historic wins against full-member nations .
Rashid Khan IPL factfile
– Rashid Khan became the first Afghan player to play in the IPL when he debuted for Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the IPL 2017 curtain-raiser.
– After five seasons with SRH, he was snapped by Gujarat Titans (GT) in 2022, helping them win the IPL in their debut season.
– In 2023, Rashid had his best season at the IPL yet, finishing second on the wickets charts with 27. On his way there, he registered the 22nd hat-trick in IPL history, dismissing Andre Russell, Sunil Narine and Shardul Thakur in three balls for Titans against KKR.
– Rashid saw a dip in form in IPL 2024, picking just 10 wickets from 12 matches, and failing to take a three-wicket haul for the first time in the competition. His economy of 8.40 was also the highest for him in any season.
In IPL 2025, Rashid Khan (Gujarat Titans) struggled with his bowling form, taking 8 wickets in 13 innings
His dual role as a leader and match-winner has made him indispensable to Gujarat Titans’ success.
Other T20 Leagues: A Global Icon
Rashid Khan’s prowess spans leagues worldwide:
- Big Bash League (BBL) : Rashid shone for Melbourne Renegades , claiming 23 wickets in 2021-22 , the most by an Afghan in BBL history . However, he opted out of BBL 2024-25 due to scheduling conflicts and injury concerns, marking his second consecutive season away from the league 46. He hinted at reconsidering participation in the 2025 edition if issues with tournament logistics are resolved .
- Pakistan Super League (PSL) : As Quetta Gladiators’ captain , Rashid delivered match-winning spells, including 4/22 against Islamabad United in 2022. His leadership and yorkers in crunch moments made him a PSL icon .
- Caribbean Premier League (CPL) : For Barbados Royals , Rashid’s 4/18 against St Lucia Kings in 2021 and a 33-ball 50 highlighted his dual threat. His variations bamboozled Caribbean batters .
- ILT20 (UAE) : With MI Emirates , Rashid claimed 3/20 in the 2024 final, guiding them to victory. His ability to bowl death overs and score quick runs (e.g., 26* off 14 balls) underlined his all-round value .
His adaptability across conditions and formats cements his status as a T20 legend.
T10 League: Master of the Shortest Format
In the T10 League , Rashid’s economy rate (under 6 RPO) and ability to score quickly make him a dual threat. Representing Northern Warriors and Deccan Gladiators , he routinely takes 3-wicket hauls and finishes innings with explosive cameos, epitomizing his T10 mastery .
Strong Zone: Spin Wizardry and Aggressive Batting
Rashid’s leg-spin arsenal —featuring the googly, flipper, and top-spinner—is his greatest strength. His ability to bowl yorkers at will in crunch moments sets him apart. As a batter, his 360-degree strokeplay and fearlessness in chases make him a nightmare for opponents. Notably, his death-over bowling (4th most wickets in IPL death overs) and middle-order hitting (average of 32+ in T20Is) define his all-round brilliance.
Legacy: Afghanistan’s Cricketing Ambassador
Rashid Khan is more than a cricketer; he’s a symbol of hope for Afghanistan. His rise from refugee camps to global stardom inspires millions . As a role model, he’s nurtured Afghanistan’s next-gen talent, elevating the nation’s cricketing reputation. His records, leadership, and charismatic style have redefined leg-spin’s relevance in modern cricket, ensuring his place among the all-time greats.
Rashid Khan Career Stats
Bowling
| Format | Mat | Inns | Balls | Runs | Wkts | BBI | BBM | Ave | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w | 10w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tests | 6 | 11 | 1864 | 920 | 45 | 7/66 | 11/104 | 20.44 | 2.96 | 41.4 | 2 | 5 | 3 |
| ODIs | 114 | 106 | 5741 | 4060 | 199 | 7/18 | 7/18 | 20.40 | 4.24 | 28.8 | 6 | 5 | 0 |
| T20Is | 96 | 96 | 2192 | 2222 | 161 | 5/3 | 5/3 | 13.80 | 6.08 | 13.6 | 8 | 2 | 0 |
| FC | 10 | 19 | 3043 | 1447 | 80 | 8/74 | 12/122 | 18.08 | 2.85 | 38.0 | 3 | 9 | 4 |
| List A | 116 | 108 | 5848 | 4148 | 203 | 7/18 | 7/18 | 20.43 | 4.25 | 28.8 | 6 | 5 | 0 |
| T20s | 476 | 472 | 10894 | 11944 | 643 | 6/17 | 6/17 | 18.57 | 6.57 | 16.9 | 16 | 4 | 0 |
Batting & Fielding
| Format | Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Ave | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | Ct | St |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tests | 6 | 9 | 0 | 154 | 51 | 17.11 | 180 | 85.55 | 0 | 1 | 18 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| ODIs | 114 | 87 | 16 | 1384 | 60* | 19.49 | 1320 | 104.84 | 0 | 5 | 120 | 49 | 33 | 0 |
| T20Is | 96 | 59 | 25 | 467 | 48* | 13.73 | 370 | 126.21 | 0 | 0 | 31 | 28 | 37 | 0 |
| FC | 10 | 13 | 1 | 279 | 52 | 23.25 | 347 | 80.40 | 0 | 2 | 36 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| List A | 116 | 88 | 16 | 1405 | 60* | 19.51 | 1334 | 105.32 | 0 | 5 | 125 | 49 | 34 | 0 |
| T20s | 476 | 283 | 92 | 2589 | 79* | 13.55 | 1771 | 146.18 | 0 | 5 | 188 | 170 | 164 | 0 |
Rashid Khan T20 Stats.
Bowling
| Tournament | Teams | Mat | Inns | Balls | Runs | Wkts | BBI | BBM | Ave | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w | 10w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPL | 2 teams | 135 | 135 | 3165 | 3735 | 158 | 4/24 | 4/24 | 23.63 | 7.08 | 20.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| SA20 | MICT | 21 | 20 | 456 | 529 | 21 | 3/16 | 3/16 | 25.19 | 6.96 | 21.7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Men’s 100 | TR-M | 16 | 16 | 310 | 439 | 24 | 4/24 | 4/24 | 18.29 | 8.49 | 12.9 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Major League Cricket | MI NY | 13 | 13 | 300 | 324 | 18 | 3/9 | 3/9 | 18.00 | 6.48 | 16.6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| PSL | LQ | 28 | 28 | 666 | 681 | 44 | 5/20 | 5/20 | 15.47 | 6.13 | 15.1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| ILT20 | MIE | 2 | 2 | 48 | 60 | 4 | 2/20 | 2/20 | 15.00 | 7.50 | 12.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| BBL | AS | 69 | 68 | 1598 | 1716 | 98 | 6/17 | 6/17 | 17.51 | 6.44 | 16.3 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| CPL | 3 teams | 27 | 27 | 618 | 617 | 29 | 3/15 | 3/15 | 21.27 | 5.99 | 21.3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vitality Blast | SUS | 29 | 27 | 630 | 748 | 34 | 3/9 | 3/9 | 22.00 | 7.12 | 18.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mzansi Super League | DH | 4 | 4 | 90 | 97 | 7 | 3/19 | 3/19 | 13.85 | 6.46 | 12.8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| APL | KZ | 9 | 9 | 215 | 234 | 10 | 4/20 | 4/20 | 23.40 | 6.53 | 21.5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| BPL | CV | 15 | 15 | 360 | 319 | 19 | 3/13 | 3/13 | 16.78 | 5.31 | 18.9 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Batting & Fielding
| Tournament | Teams | Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Ave | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | Ct | St |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPL | 2 teams | 135 | 67 | 25 | 585 | 79* | 13.92 | 363 | 161.15 | 0 | 1 | 41 | 41 | 47 | 0 |
| SA20 | MICT | 21 | 9 | 2 | 57 | 14* | 8.14 | 54 | 105.55 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 13 | 0 |
| Men’s 100 | TR-M | 16 | 10 | 1 | 90 | 25 | 10.00 | 63 | 142.85 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 0 |
| Major League Cricket | MI NY | 13 | 9 | 3 | 179 | 55 | 29.83 | 109 | 164.22 | 0 | 2 | 14 | 13 | 6 | 0 |
| PSL | LQ | 28 | 20 | 9 | 203 | 27* | 18.45 | 147 | 138.09 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 11 | 7 | 0 |
| ILT20 | MIE | 2 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 0 | 0 |
| BBL | AS | 69 | 49 | 15 | 403 | 40 | 11.85 | 268 | 150.37 | 0 | 0 | 32 | 23 | 15 | 0 |
| CPL | 3 teams | 27 | 13 | 3 | 91 | 26* | 9.10 | 84 | 108.33 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 5 | 9 | 0 |
| Vitality Blast | SUS | 29 | 18 | 4 | 151 | 27* | 10.78 | 96 | 157.29 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 9 | 11 | 0 |
| Mzansi Super League | DH | 4 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 6 | 4.50 | 9 | 100.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| APL | KZ | 9 | 8 | 3 | 173 | 56* | 34.60 | 87 | 198.85 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 16 | 2 | 0 |
| BPL | CV | 15 | 5 | 1 | 32 | 11* | 8.00 | 21 | 152.38 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
Debut/Last Matches of Rashid Khan
Test Matches
Debut
India vs Afghanistan at Bengaluru – June 14 – 15, 2018
Last
Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan at Bulawayo – January 02 – 06, 2025
ODI Matches
Debut
Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan at Bulawayo – October 18, 2015
Last
Afghanistan vs Australia at Lahore – February 28, 2025
T20I Matches
Debut
Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan at Bulawayo – October 26, 2015
Last
Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan at Harare – December 14, 2024
FC Matches
Debut
Eng Lions vs Afghanistan at Abu Dhabi – December 07 – 10, 2016
Last
Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan at Bulawayo – January 02 – 06, 2025
List A Matches
Debut
Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan at Bulawayo – October 18, 2015
Last
Afghanistan vs Australia at Lahore – February 28, 2025
T20 Matches
Debut
Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan at Bulawayo – October 26, 2015
Last
CSK vs GT at Ahmedabad – May 25, 2025
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