IPL 2023: 5 players to watch out for in tournament opener
IPL 2023 will commence on March 31 when defending champions Gujarat Titans take on four-time IPL winners Chennai Super Kings at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium.
4. Rashid Khan- (Gujarat Titans)
Afghanistan T20I skipper Rashid Khan has established himself as one of the leading T20 players in the world. The all-rounder has been exceptional with his leg-spin and economical bowling. He started his IPL career in 2017 with Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). He showed his excellence in his debut season itself as he finished the tournament as the sixth-highest wicket-taker.
After an impressive four-year stint with SRH, the Afghan international was bought by the newcomers Gujarat Titans. The 24-year-old all-rounder won his maiden IPL title with GT in 2022. He picked up 19 wickets and finished as the ninth highest wicket-taker in the last season.
Rashid is the third-highest wicket-taker in T20Is, scalping 126 wickets from 77 games, which includes four four-wicket hauls and two five-wicket hauls. Apart from IPL, he also plays in the Big Bash League (BBL), SA20, Pakistan Super League (PSL), and International League T20 (ILT20). On March 31 when Gujarat Titans meet Chennai Super Kings, he is definitely going to pose a threat to the opposition and may deliver one of the most impactful performances of the first day.
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