These batters have dominated Rashid Khan in IPL
Rashid Khan is among the finest bowlers to have graced the Indian Premier League (IPL) His leg breaks and googlies are a class apart as several prominent batters have been left clueless against him. However, there have been some players who have managed to take Rashid to the cleaners. Here are the batters with the highest IPL strike rate against Rashid (Minimum: 60 runs).
Suryakumar Yadav - 148.27
One of the finest T20 batters of the current generation, Suryakumar Yadav was bound to feature on this list. The Mumbai Indians dasher been successful against Rashid, smashing his for 86 runs off 58 balls in the IPL. As per ESPNcricinfo, his strike rate against the leggie is a healthy 148.27. The Afghanistan star has not dismissed SKY even once across 10 IPL meetings.
Robin Uthappa - 156.09
Former Indian batter Robin Uthappa was known for his sound technique. He has troubled many spinners in the IPL, including the talismanic Rashid. Across six encounters in the tournament, Uthappa smashed Rashid for 64 runs in just 41 balls at a stunning strike rate of 156.09. The tally includes four sixes. Rashid, however, has dismissed Uthappa twice.
Ruturaj Gaikwad - 163.63
CSK opener Ruturaj Gaikwad has also negotiated Rashid well in the tournament. Having faced 66 deliveries against the ace leg-spinner, the right-handed batter has returned with 108 runs as his strike rate in this battle is a sensational 163.63. Gaikwad has smashed Rashid for three sixes. The leggie, however, has dismissed the CSK star twice across eight meetings.
Shane Watson - 174.46
Former Australian all-rounder Shane Watson was a menace for bowlers even at the fag end of his career. Rashid was unable to dominate him in the IPL as he conceded 82 runs off just 47 deliveries against Watson. The Aussie hence has a strike rate of 174.46 against the star bowler (5 sixes). Rashid failed to dismiss Watson even once across six meetings.
Abhishek Sharma - 210
Interestingly, this elite list has been topped by an uncapped Indian batter, Abhishek Sharma. The southpaw has been absolutely ruthless against Rashid, smashing him for 63 runs off 31 balls against the leggie (SR: 210). Abhishek owns as many as five maximums in this regard. Rashid, however, has dismissed him once across three meetings.
