Rashid Khan Surpasses Lasith Malinga in Gujarat Titans’ 77-Run Victory Over Rajasthan Royals
Afghan leg-spinner Rashid Khan secured his position among the top 10 wicket-takers in Indian Premier League (IPL) history during the Gujarat Titans’ commanding 77-run victory over the Rajasthan Royals at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on May 9, 2026.
Khan delivered a decisive spell of 4/33 across his four overs, dismantling the Rajasthan middle order and earning Player of the Match honors. The performance pushed his career total to 173 wickets in 147 IPL appearances, officially surpassing Sri Lankan fast bowler Lasith Malinga, who finished his IPL career with 170 wickets.
All-Time IPL Wicket Milestone
Khan currently averages 23.72 in the IPL, recording three four-wicket hauls with career-best figures of 4/24. This season, he ranks tied for fourth in the Purple Cap standings with 15 wickets in 11 matches, maintaining an economy rate of 8.26. Pace bowler Kagiso Rabada currently leads the tournament’s wicket-taking charts with 18 wickets in 11 games.
| Player | IPL Matches | Total Wickets | Best Bowling |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rashid Khan | 147 | 173 | 4/24 |
| Lasith Malinga | 122 | 170 | 5/13 |
Titans Set Massive Target
Gujarat produced their highest total of the season, posting 229/4 after batting first. Captain Shubman Gill anchored the innings with 84 runs off 44 balls. He built a 118-run opening partnership with Sai Sudharsan.
- Shubman Gill: 84 (44 balls)
- Sai Sudharsan: 55 runs
- Washington Sundar: 37 not out (20 balls)
Washington Sundar provided late acceleration, scoring an unbeaten 37 off 20 deliveries to close out the innings and set a daunting target for the home side.
Royals Collapse in Run Chase
Rajasthan started their chase aggressively. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scored 36 runs off 16 balls, while Dhruv Jurel contributed 24 off 10 deliveries. The momentum shifted entirely during the middle overs when Khan returned to the attack.
Supported by Jason Holder and a disciplined Gujarat bowling unit, Khan triggered a sudden collapse. Rajasthan fell from a competitive position to 152 all out in 16.3 overs, resulting in a heavy 77-run defeat.
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