In the first match of The Hundred 2025, Rashid Khan, the talismanic wrist spinner for Afghanistan, became the first bowler to reach 650 wickets in T20 cricket.
Rashid Khan accomplished the feat on Tuesday, August 5’s lopsided match between London Spirit and Oval Invincibles at London’s famed Lord’s Cricket Ground. London Spirit, captained by Kane Williamson, chose to bat first after winning the toss. Before Rashid Khan started working his magic, Jordan Clark and Jason Behrendorff had the batting side at 26/3 after making early progress with the new ball.
The assault began when the 26-year-old got rid of Wayne Madsen with the innings’ 43rd delivery. But when he dismissed Liam Dawson plumb in front of the stumps LBW, he set a new record. Rashid Khan finished with outstanding statistics of 3/11 in 20 balls, including the wicket of Ryan Higgins. During his stay, he bowled a staggering 15 dot balls.
With 651 wickets from 478 innings at an average of 18.54 and four five-wicket hauls to his credit, the Afghanistan leg-spinner became the first player to accomplish the milestone.
In the game’s shortest format, Rashid Khan has a strike rate of 16.90 and an economy rate of 6.57.
With three wickets of his own, Sam Curran provided strong assistance for Rashid’s exploits. Ashton Turner top-scored with a 21 off 14 balls as London Spirit were bowled out for 80 in 94 balls.
In response, Will Jacks and Tawanda Muyeye added a 34-run partnership off 32 balls to give the Invincibles a calm start. However, after both openers had respectable starts, Dawson fired them. Before captain Sam Billings and Donovan Ferreira led them home with six wickets and 31 balls remaining, Curran contributed with a 14 from nine balls.
On Saturday, August 9, London Spirit will play their first game back in Cardiff against Welsh Fire. Conversely, Oval Invincibles and Manchester Originals will play on the same day.
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