IPL 2026: Rashid Khan overtakes Lasith Malinga to join top 10

Rashid Khan added another major milestone to his illustrious IPL career as he joined the list of the top 10 wicket-takers in the history of the tournament during Gujarat Titans’ win over Rajasthan Royals at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur.The Afghan spinner finished with brilliant figures of 4/33 in four overs as GT beat RR by 77 runs. Rashid’s outstanding performance not only earned him the Man of the Match award but also helped him surpass legendary Sri Lankan fast bowler Lasith Malinga on the IPL all-time wicket list. Rashid currently has 173 wickets in 147 IPL games at an impressive average of 23.72, including 3 four-wicket hauls and best figures of 4/24. Malinga ended his IPL career with 170 wickets.The GT spinner has also enjoyed another stellar season and is currently fourth in the Purple Caps table, taking 15 wickets in 11 matches at an average of 22.60 and an economy rate of 8.26. His best figures this season are 4/33. Meanwhile, GT teammate Kagiso Rabada tops the wicket-taking charts with 18 wickets in 11 games.

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GT surpasses RR

The Titans put together an all-around performance on May 9, 2026, and recorded a dominant 77-point victory. GT, who batted first, posted a mammoth score of 229/4 in 20 overs, their highest total of the season.Captain Shubman Gill led the way with 84 off 44 balls while Sai Sudharsan contributed 55 as the duo posted a dominant 118-run opening stand. Washington Sundar then finished strongly with an unbeaten score of 37 off 20 balls.In reply, RR started attacking aggressively, thanks to an attacking cameo from teenage star Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who smashed 36 off just 16 balls, while Dhruv Jurel added 24 off 10 balls. However, Rashid Khan’s Super League changed the momentum completely and RR fell from a promising position to 152 in just 16.3 overs.Jason Holder also played a key role with the ball and GT’s disciplined bowling team ensured that the momentum of the chase after Rashid’s breakthrough was never restored.