Ahmedabad, May 22 -- Rashid Khan's return to top form has become one of the biggest reasons behind Gujarat Titans' dominant IPL 2026 campaign, with the Afghanistan spinner once again proving decisive in GT's crushing win over Chennai Super Kings that sealed a top-two finish.
After enduring two underwhelming IPL seasons by his standards, Rashid has bounced back strongly this year with 19 wickets and improved control in the middle overs. Against CSK in Ahmedabad on Thursday, he picked up 3 for 18 in just two overs as GT defended a massive 229/4 and bowled CSK out for 140.
The performance also lifted Rashid to fourth in the Purple Cap standings and highlighted how effectively he has adapted to the demands of modern T20 cricket despite increa...