The 6th game between the Gujarat Lions and Sunrisers Hyderabad was another setback for the Suresh Raina-led side as the top order once again failed to perform and looked totally trembling. Top four batsmen of Gujarat went back to the pavilion in eight overs after collectively putting just 57 runs. It was only Jason Roy who could score 31 while McCullum (5), Raina (5) and Finch (3) could even cross the 10 run mark.
All these batsmen looked helpless against the Hyderabad bowling and debutant Rashid Khan from Afghanistan became the big man of the game. Playing just the 2nd game of his IPL career, Rashid not only showed his class performance with the bowl but also proved his worth in the team. He gulped down Brendon McCullum, Suresh Raina and Aron Finch. These three were expected to turn the situation into something big but they surrendered even before loading their guns.
Indeed it was Rashid’s day which went in a splendid way and he successfully took 3 wickets for 19 runs in four overs. Secondly, he became the first highest wicket taker of this season and received the ‘Purple Cap’. In two games, Rashid has taken 5 wickets and there is a long for him to go.
Meanwhile, the Twitteratis hailed this Afghan man’s performance who smashed the Gujarat batting line-up and poured their reactions and wishes.
A brilliant, brilliant spell from Rashid Khan comes to an end: 4-0-19-3.#SRHvGL #IPL pic.twitter.com/zIwcnQ9BAo
— Cricbuzz (@cricbuzz) April 9, 2017
Whatever comes from Afghanistan are popular in Hyderabad :-
Then: Biriyani, Now: Rashid Khan. #SRHvGL #MIvKKR— Virender Sehwag (@VirenderSehweg) April 9, 2017
Remember the name, Rashid Khan. #IPL #SRHvGL pic.twitter.com/1gEYGAyAXp
— CricTracker (@Cricketracker) April 9, 2017
Rashid Khan you beauty. In the land of the Hyderabadi biryani the Chicken Afghani making a serious statement. @SunRisers @IPL #SRHvGL pic.twitter.com/o31NgQ5quL
— Ravi Shastri (@RaviShastriOfc) April 9, 2017
for indian viewers, not since Big B in khuda gawah has there been an afghan performance as enjoyable as this one #SRHvGL
— Gaurav Kalra (@gauravkalra75) April 9, 2017
Rashid Khan from Afghanistan is a gem! Exposing how the modern day batsman struggles to quality spin.. find of IPL 2017! #SRHvGL
— Rajdeep Sardesai (@sardesairajdeep) April 9, 2017
Sunrisers’ Afghan leggie Rashid Khan has claimed McCullum, Finch and Raina, all LBW! LIVE: https://t.co/5K3Qtum6YP #IPL #SRHvGL pic.twitter.com/9eZ7QDzgz9
— cricket.com.au (@CricketAus) April 9, 2017
Ashish Nehra made his test debut five months after Rashid Khan was born What a competitor. What a diverse bowling attack @SunRisers #SRHvGL
— Gaurav Kapur (@gauravkapur) April 9, 2017
Rashid Khan bowling so well!! #SRHvGL
— Moeen Ali (@MoeenAli) April 9, 2017
Remember the NAME – RASHID ARMAAN #IPL10 #SRHvGL pic.twitter.com/ecJSYt6IqB
— Hiba Khan (@HibaAfghan) April 9, 2017
Rashid Khan is now #IPL2017 first purple cap holder. #SRH #IPL
— BookMyShow (@bookmyshow) April 9, 2017
VIDEO: @rashidkhan_19 bamboozles @TheGujaratLions https://t.co/gEdOHkmA74 – @SunRisers #IPL #SRHvGL
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) April 9, 2017
What a bowling by Rashid khan
4 – 19 – 3— irfanullah wahidi (@WahidiIrfan) April 9, 2017
@KurlonLimited Spotted on captain cool cap while greeting rashid khan #KurloRiseAndShineMoment #OrangeArmy #Srh pic.twitter.com/jaUEPCkjD4
— Azeem (@ryansush) April 9, 2017
Rashid Khan gets his hands on the purple cap after his 3/19 today. SRH need 136 to win! #RangWahiJungNayi #SRHvGL
— RisingPuneSupergiant (@RPSupergiants) April 9, 2017
We have the first ever purple cap holder from the associate team & he’s none other than Rashid Khan. pic.twitter.com/kGQAcozA8M
— Cricket World (@CricketWorldHQ) April 9, 2017
