Rashid Khan IPL



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Rashid Khan, a name synonymous with mystery spin and match-winning brilliance, has earned recognition as one of the finest T20 bowlers in modern cricket. In the Indian Premier League (IPL) Rashid has a separate fan base. 

His terrific spells in subcontinent conditions have made him a dominant force in the IPL. Having started his career with Sunrisers Hyderabad, Rashid became the first Afghanistan player to feature in the league.

He moved to Gujarat Titans a few years later and became the vice-captain in 2022. For the IPL 2025 season, the spin wizard was retained by GT for a whooping salary.

Rashid Khan IPL Career

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As of the IPL 2025 season, Rashid Khan is part of the Gujarat Titans (GT)core unit. He has been retained for a whooping salary of INR 18 crore as GT prioritised him as the first retention over regular captain, Shubman Gill. Rashid is believed to have roped in a strong personal team around himself, including his UK-based managers, who are relentless when it comes to negotiations.

In his vast IPL career, Rashid Khan has played for two IPL teams, Sunrisers Hyderabad and Gujarat Titans. He entered the auction pool in 2017 and fetched a lucrative salary of INR 4 crore. 

However, in IPL 2022, he was released by SRH before the new entrant Gujarat Titans (GT) drafted him in a pre-auction event. The move to GT proved to be game-changing for Rashid.

Rashid Khan IPL Team

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Rashid Khan was retained ahead of the IPL 2025 by Gujarat Titans season for a whooping price of INR 18 crore. Widely regarded as one of the most prolific spin bowlers in T20 cricket, Rashid has consistently troubled batters since making his IPL debut in 2017. 

Beyond his mastery of the ball, he has evolved into a powerful lower-order batter, making him a valuable all-round asset.

Rashid Khan IPL Salary

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Rashid Khan entered the dreamland of IPL in 2017 as a teenager. He was picked by SRH for a significant price of INR 4 crore. After a successful debut year, his salary increased to INR 9 crore. 

Moreover, in IPL 2022, Rashid got drafted by a new entrant team, Gujarat Titans. As a second-draft pick, he got a salary of INR 15 crore. The spin maestro, who picked 56 wickets in three seasons with GT, was rewarded handsomely for his exceptional performance as the Titans retained him for a majestic salary of INR 18 crore for the IPL 2025 season.

Rashid Khan IPL Stats

Season
Matches
Wickets
Ave
Econ
SR
IPL 202515957.119.3436.6
IPL 2024121036.78.426.2
IPL 2023172720.448.2314.8
IPL 2022161922.156.5920.1
IPL 2021141820.836.6918.6
IPL 2020/21162017.25.3719.2
IPL 2019151722.176.2821.1
IPL 2018172121.86.7319.4
IPL 2017141721.056.6219

FAQs: Rashid Khan IPL

Q.1 Which team is Rashid Khan in IPL 2025?

Answer: As of the IPL 2025 season, Rashid Khan is associated with one-time champions, Gujarat Titans (GT).

Q.2 How much has Rashid Khan sold in IPL?

Answer: Rashid Khan was sold for INR 4 crore in IPL 2017 to Sunrisers Hyderabad. Moreover, in 2025, his salary further increased to INR 18 crore.

Q.3 Who is the highest paid Afghan cricketer?

Answer: The highest paid Afghanistan cricketer in IPL is spin maestro Rashid Khan. He earned a salary of INR 18 crore from Gujarat Titans in the IPL 2025 season.

Q.4 How much did Rashid Khan sell in IPL 2024?

Answer: In IPL 2024, Rashid Khan was retained by this then franchise. Gujarat Titans. They retained him for a whooping salary of INR 15 crore.