The 2023 Asia Cup, commencing on August 30, will see veteran leg-spinner Rashid Khan play a crucial role in Afghanistan's success on slow tracks.
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Rashid owns 96 wickets in Asia
Rashid has returned with 96 wickets in 47 ODIs on Asian soil at an economy rate of 3.95. The tally includes five four-wicket hauls and a couple of fifers.
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Best bowling average in Asia
Among full-member team players, his bowling average of 16.86 is the best among full-member team bowlers with at least 50 wickets in Asia.
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Rashid's wickets in UAE
The majority of Rashid's wickets in Asia have come in the UAE, 46 in 19 ODIs at an economy of 3.85. In India, he has claimed 23 wickets in 13 ODIs with his economy being 4.31.
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Afghanistan's highest wicket-taker in ODIs
With 167 wickets in 89 games at an economy of 4.14, Rashid is Afghanistan's highest wicket-taker in ODIs. The tally includes four five-wicket hauls.
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Best bowling average in ODIs
Rashid's ODI bowling average of 18.52 is the best among full-member team bowlers with at least 50 wickets in the format.