In doing so, he improved his own record.
Gujarat Titans (GT) spin maestro Rashid Khan showcased his form ahead of the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) with an exceptional performance in the recent ZIM vs AFG second Test.
Rashid, who was retained by GT ahead of the IPL 2025 auction for INR 18 crore, took a career-best score of seven wickets in the final innings of the match to help Afghanistan secure a commanding 72-run victory.
The spin stalwart finished with figures of 7 for 66 in the second innings, having claimed four in the first to claim an 11-scalp match.
This is notably the best figure by an Afghan bowler in Tests, as Rashid Khan bettered his previous record of 7 for 137 against Zimbabwe in Abu Dhabi in 2021.
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-Afghanistan Scenario Record After Zimbabwe Test Series Victory
With this victory, Afghanistan secured a test series on their first tour outside Asia, making them the only Asian team to achieve this feat in their first attempt. In comparison, Pakistan and Sri Lanka needed nine overs to register their first victory.
Speaking of the match, Afghanistan showed character and resilience after being bowled out for 157 in the first innings and then trailing by 86 after Zimbabwe posted 243 in reply.
To make matters worse, the Afghans were reduced to 69/5 in their second innings and seemed headed for defeat. However, Rahmat Shah (139) and debutant Ismat Alam (101) turned the tide with a crucial 132-run partnership for the seventh wicket and took the team’s score to 363, setting the hosts a target of 278.
Then it was the heroics of Rashid Khan, who single-handedly toppled the opposition line-up and once again used his magic to knock out Zimbabwe for 205th place.
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