IPL 2020: Best overseas XI of the tournament

8. Rashid Khan

This spinner from Afghanistan is arguably the best in the world. Logically, whenever SRH fields, it is all about playing out Rashid Khan as this year, is economy rate is just 5.30. This gives a huge advantage to his side because they can place an attacking field, which is rare in the T20 format. Since, 2017, Rashid’s worst IPL economy rate is 6.73 during the 2018 season.

Well, for a spinner like Rashid, it is taking a couple of overs to take a wicket. A strike rate of 18.94 depicts that batsmen were unable to read his deliveries and often, had to defend instead of placing the balls in the gaps. This year too, Rashid was in the purple cap contenders list, and he is the most valuable player for the Sunrisers. Even with the bat, he can clear the park and score some valuable runs for his team.

If we look at his career, only two batsmen have demolished his spells, and they are Chris Gayle and Eoin Morgan, who are also a part of this team. But even after leaking runs (which is exceedingly rare), Rashid has managed to come back stronger the very next game.

And talking about his fielding skills, he ran out Moeen Ali on a free hit! Well, every team wants Rashid, and this team look even stronger with Rashid Khan ready to outsmart the batsman!