Rashid Khan exhibited top-class batting for Gujarat Titans in Match 57 of IPL 2023 against Mumbai Indians.
The Afghanistan star etched his name in record books, hitting a half-century after walking in to bat at number 8.
Rashid smashed an unbeaten 79 off 32 balls, including 3 fours and 10 sixes.
It was also the highest score by a number 8 or below in the history of the cash-rich league.
Here is the list of fifties scored from No.8 or below in the IPL:
52* – Chris Morris (DC) against MI
In the 25th match of IPL 2017, Morris smashed unbeaten 52 off 41 balls for DC against MI. DC, however, still lost the game by 14 runs.
64 – Harbhajan Singh (MI) against PBKS
While representing MI In 2015, Harbhajan Singh played a brilliant knock of 64 from 24 balls, including 5 fours and 6 sixes against PBKS (then KXIP). Despite his efforts, MI lost the match by 18 runs.
66* – Pat Cummins (KKR) against CSK
In IPL 2021, the thrilling contest between KKR and CSK saw Pat Cummins registering a special record. In the unsuccessful massive chase of 221, KKR’s Cummins smashed 66 from 34 balls, laced with 4 fours and 6 sixes.
79* – Rashid Khan (GT) vs MI
In IPL 2023, Rashid registered history with his stunning batting display. Although GT fell 27 runs short, Rashid impressed one and all with unbeaten 79 off 32 balls, including 3 fours and 10 sixes.
