Rashid Khan exhibited top-class batting for Gujarat Titans in Match 57 of IPL 2023 against Mumbai Indians.
The Afghanistan star etched his name in record books, hitting a half-century after walking to bat at number 8.
Rashid smashed an unbeaten 79 off ꧒32 balls, including 3 fours and 10 sixes.
It was also the highest score by a number 8 in the history of the cash-rich league.
Here is the list of fifties scored from No.8 or below in the IPL:
In the 25th match o♋f IPL 2017, Morris smashed unbeaten💜 52 off 41 balls for DC against MI. DC, however, still lost the game by 14 runs.
While representing MI In 2015, Harbhajan Singh played ♑a brilliant knock of 64 from 24 balls, including 5 fours and 6 sixes against PBKS (then KXIP).
In IPL 2021, the thrilling contest between KKR and CSK saw Pat Cummings registering a special record. Cummins smashed 66 from 34 balls, laced with 4 fours and 6 sixes.
In IPL 2023, Rashid registered history with his stunning batting display. Although GT fell 27 runs short, Rashid iജmpressed everyone with unbeaten 79 off 32 balls, including 3 fours and 10 sixes.