Afghanistan Spinner Produces Career-Best Performance to Power MI London to Victory
Afghanistan’s star leg-spinner Rashid Khan delivered a match-winning performance in The Hundred 2026, producing his first-ever five-wicket haul in the tournament and helping MI London secure a convincing victory over Manchester Super Giants.
His outstanding spell was so effortless that even MI London captain Sam Curran admitted he didn’t realize Rashid had taken five wickets until he saw it on the stadium scoreboard.
Rashid Khan Creates History in The Hundred
Batting first, MI London posted a challenging total of 183 runs from 100 balls.
Chasing 184, Manchester Super Giants struggled against Rashid Khan’s brilliant spin bowling. The Afghan star finished with remarkable figures of:
- 5 wickets
- 17 runs conceded
- 20 balls bowled
It was Rashid’s first five-wicket haul in The Hundred, making it his best bowling performance in the competition’s history.
Rashid Reflects on His Match-Winning Spell
Speaking after the match, Rashid Khan said the performance was especially satisfying because he had experienced a relatively quiet tournament until then.
He explained that he remained patient, trusted his skills, and focused on consistently bowling in the right areas. According to Rashid, sticking to his process eventually brought the desired results.
Sam Curran’s Honest Reaction
MI London captain Sam Curran admitted that Rashid’s achievement even caught him by surprise.
After the game, Curran revealed that he had no idea Rashid had completed a five-wicket haul until it appeared on the big screen.
He praised Rashid for quietly going about his job without drawing attention to himself, saying that his calm approach often makes his performances even more impressive.
MI London Cruise to Victory
Rashid Khan’s exceptional bowling proved decisive as Manchester Super Giants were bowled out for 138 runs in 95 balls, handing MI London a comfortable 46-run victory.
For his match-winning spell, Rashid was named the Player of the Match.
The victory also helped MI London climb to second place in The Hundred 2026 points table, strengthening their chances of qualifying for the knockout stage.
Another Reminder of Rashid’s Match-Winning Ability
Widely regarded as one of the best T20 and white-ball bowlers in the world, Rashid Khan once again demonstrated why he remains one of cricket’s most dangerous match-winners.
His historic five-wicket haul not only secured an important win for MI London but also added another memorable milestone to his already remarkable cricket career.
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