T20 History! Rashid Khan shines on Invincibles debut at Lord’s, becomes first bowler ever to … | Cricket News

Rashid Khan of Oval Invincibles appeals successfully for the wicket of Liam Dawson. (Getty Images)

Afghanistan’s superstar spinner Rashid Khan made a thunderous return to competitive cricket, becoming the first cricketer in history to claim 650 wickets in T20s. The milestone came during his debut match for the Oval Invincibles in The Hundred 2025, as he spun a web around London Spirit at Lord’s on Tuesday.Back in action after skipping Major League Cricket due to workload management, Rashid made his presence felt immediately, grabbing 3 wickets for just 11 runs in 20 balls on a pitch offering turn. His victims included Wayne Madsen, Ryan Higgins, and Liam Dawson.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!With this spell, Rashid cemented his position as the highest wicket-taker in T20 history, extending the record he seized earlier this year during the SA20, when he surpassed Dwayne Bravo. His staggering consistency across leagues and formats has made him arguably the most sought-after T20 bowler globally.

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“It was nice to get off to a winning start, it was good to perform for the side,” Rashid said after being named Hero of the Match.“Physically and mentally, I needed to get myself ready after the IPL. I haven’t bowled in the last couple of months, but the amount of cricket I’ve played in the last ten years really helps.”He added: “There was spin on offer, and I tried to hit the right areas. I mixed things up, and it worked well. Experience helps in tournaments like this, where things happen very quickly.”

Rashid’s brilliance, along with Sam Curran’s 3/18, helped bundle London Spirit out for just 80. The Invincibles chased the total down comfortably, starting their title defence in style.